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  • Gaining the Upper Hand0

    Catholicism of the twentieth century experienced a renaissance of global proportions. In the 1990s, Catholicism played a dominant role in the downfall of Communism in the former Soviet Union. His charm with the masses and his diplomatic skill earned Pope John Paul II &”Man of the Year&” recognition by Time magazine. The Catholic vibrancy of

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  • Future Shock0

    The cover illustration says it all. A simple monk on a mission. Ninety-five theses, or discussion points, in hand. About to nail them to the door of the church in Wittenberg, Germany. Above him hovers the ominous gargoyle threat that so characterized cathedrals and churches of that era five centuries ago.As the poet William Butler

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  • Fusion0

    Zealous watchfulness against fusion of secular and religious activities by Government itself, through any of its instruments but especially through its educational agencies, was the democratic response of the American community to the particular needs of a young and growing nation, unique in the composition of its people.   Justice Hugo Black, for the majority,

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  • Full Court Win in Tabor0

    On January 11, 2012, the Supreme Court delivered a historic reaffirmation of the First Amendment guarantee of &”free exercise&” of religion and ban on religious establishments. The Court’s clarity in Hosanna-Tabor v. EEOC is signaled by the clear and unanimous decision. The decision shields churches and other religious organizations from discrimination lawsuits by ministerial employees,

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  • Fuel or Immunity?0

    A surprising take on the dynamics between religion and right-wing populism Illustrations by Brad Holland Is religion a fuel for, or a barrier against, the rise of right-wing populist politics in the West? This question is preoccupying faith leaders, politicians, and commentators alike on both sides of the Atlantic as right-wing populists make conspicuous use

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  • Fuel for Thought0

    It’s a matter of presuppositions, really. For a theist, right makes might, which explains how America became great. But for an atheist it works the other way around: might makes right, and this is logical, natural, and even fitting, since it is nature’s method for ensuring survival of the fittest. Humans are just advanced animals.

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