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  • Faith & Politics
    Thomas Jefferson popularized the phrase, "separation between church and state" and the U.S. has a long history of doing so. But religious leaders and ideas have an equally long tradition of influencing politics. Imagine the civil rights movement without African American churches; abolition without the "godly crusade to end slavery;" or prohibition without religious leaders preaching against alcohol consumption.

    With today's debates over abortion, gay marriage, stem cell research and faith-based initiatives, religion and politics are arguably as intertwined as ever. Some people want to get religion out of secular space, while others want to bring it in more.

    Check out a sampling of opinions on the topic and join the discussion.
    Thursday, April 26, 2007

 

GUESTS

  • Karen Armstrong
    Friday, October 9, 2009
    Religious scholar and author of The Case for God says quarreling about religion is counterproductive.
  • Reza Aslan
    Wednesday, May 20, 2009
    Religions scholar, Islam expert and award-winning writer talks about Iran's missile launch test and explains his new book.
  • Yusuf
    Thursday, November 20, 2008
    Singer-songwriter talks about finding new life, using culture to support moral values and his new single.
  • Cathleen Falsani
    Friday, November 14, 2008
    Chicago Sun-Times' religion columnist explains why people must sin boldly and how grace factors into the sinners life.
  • Rev. Gardner Taylor
    Thursday, November 6, 2008
    Nationally renowned preacher tells the story of survival and acceptance that began for him with a car accident on a country road in 1937 Louisiana.
  • David J. Wolpe
    Friday, October 24, 2008
    Rabbi explains why faith matters and what advice he gives to people who come to him for counsel about faith and happiness.
  • Kerry Kennedy
    Thursday, October 2, 2008
    Human rights activist-author says even Jesus had a problem with the church.
  • Gustav Niebuhr
    Friday, August 15, 2008
    Author explains why the idea of tolerance is not enough when it comes to religion in American society.
  • Sarah Sentilles
    Friday, June 6, 2008
    A Church of Her Own author describes her journey into the church and the difficulties she faced as a woman.
  • Chris Hedges
    Tuesday, April 15, 2008
    Former WorldCom VP describes the personal toll of being a whistle-blower and what it's like to face your boss in a courtroom.
  • Anne Rice
    Monday, April 7, 2008
    Best-selling author discusses how she addressed Jesus' loneliness in the second of her fictional bios, Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana.
  • Anne Lamott
    Friday, March 21, 2008
    Grace (Eventually) author reflects on what she considers the appropriation of Jesus in American politics.
  • Tony Campolo
    Monday, March 10, 2008
    Author explains what it means to be a "Red Letter Christian."
  • Garry Wills
    Thursday, February 28, 2008
    Pulitizer Prize-winning historian discusses the passing of William F. Buckley, Jr.
  • Jim Wallis
    Friday, February 8, 2008
    Sojourners magazine founder says this week's primary vote results suggest the U.S. is on the brink of "a great awakening."
  • David Kyuman Kim
    Thursday, December 20, 2007
    Assistant professor of religious studies says that moral culture is very telling of society.
  • Rev. Peter Gomes
    Friday, December 14, 2007
    Rev. Peter Gomes, of Harvard University's Memorial Church, says Christianity is a religion that's been wanted but never really tried.
  • Sally Quinn
    Wednesday, December 12, 2007
    On Faith co-moderator and longtime Washington Post journalist, weighs in on the role of faith in the '08 presidential election.
  • Forrest Church
    Thursday, October 25, 2007
    All Souls Church's Minister of Public Theology talks about the nature of religious politics.
  • Akbar Ahmed
    Thursday, August 16, 2007
    Islam scholar says that young Americans are the best ambassadors for the U.S.
  • Eboo Patel
    Monday, July 23, 2007
    Founder of the Interfaith Youth Core discusses building a movement with young people at the center.
  • Bob Abernethy
    Tuesday, May 15, 2007
    Emmy-winning broadcast journalist talks about his new book.
  • Stephen Prothero
    Friday, April 6, 2007
    Boston University professor discusses the need to learn more about the world's religions.
  • Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
    Friday, March 30, 2007
    Former Maryland lieutenant governor thinks we should get religion back into politics.
  • Anne Lamott
    Wednesday, March 28, 2007
    Grace (Eventually) author talks about sharing her experiences in her new book.
  • Eddie Glaude
    Monday, March 26, 2007
    Princeton professor offers his definition of leadership.
  • Cathleen Falsani
    Tuesday, May 2, 2006
    Chicago Sun-Times religion writer discusses her book, which profiles the spiritual lives of public people.
  • Karen Armstrong
    Thursday, April 13, 2006
    Religious scholar explains the path towards patience and enlightenment.
  • Dr. Kiron Skinner
    Friday, January 21, 2005
    Foreign policy expert discusses the future of U.S. policy under Dr. Condoleezza Rice.

 

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