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- LIFESTYLE
- February 6, 2015
A new television program dares to cross religious and political minefields—and manages to produce a kinder, more nuanced approach to difficult conversations. What happens when you bring two polarizing topics together in one half-hour television program? You get a fast-moving, thought-provoking, and sometimes confronting discussion of current events called Faith & Politics. The host of
READ MORE“Blisteringly acrimonious” is perhaps a mild description of recent public discussions about the federal Respect for Marriage Act, a new law that codifies recognition of same-sex marriage. Two polar extremes have defined the debate. Both showcase our continuing national confusion about religious freedom. On one hand, some on the extreme left allege that religious free
READ MOREWelcome to Liberty magazine’s inaugural year-end roundup of outstanding books exploring the thorny intersection of religion, law, politics, and culture. The books listed here address many different topics and represent a variety of political and religious perspectives. Some of these books are written by scholars, others by lawyers or theologians. Some are aimed at a
READ MOREThe world’s largest democracy struggles under a toxic load of religious nationalism. The world has witnessed a turbulent wave of violent religious riots in India over recent months. In late May, a spokesperson for the ruling Hindu nationalist party made derogatory remarks about the Muslim prophet Muhammad during a televised debate. Her comments triggered fervent,
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