Politics Archives - Page 6 of 13
February 25th, 2021
Virginian politicians just voted to abolish the death penalty, becoming the first Southern and 23rd state overall to do so. There's a big question at the heart of the debate: Is the death penalty morally defensible?
Does America Need a National Hymn to Heal Racial Divisions? One Politician Thinks So
January 27th, 2021
In the wake of the assault on the U.S. Capitol, one politician is proposing America legally adopt a 'National Hymn' to help the nation heal. Secular activists say that flies in the face of separation of church and state.
For First Time, Catholics Control All 3 Branches of US Government
January 22nd, 2021
President Joe Biden, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi are all Catholic. What effect will three Catholics heading the three branches of govenment have?
Faith Leaders Respond to Violence at the Capitol
January 12th, 2021
Faith leaders are grappling with and speaking out against the abundant Christian nationalism on display at the violent assault at the US Capitol on January 6th that left five people, including one Capitol officer, dead.
CNN Anchor Mocks Politician as "Bible Boy"
January 8th, 2021
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo called Senator Marco Rubio "Bible Boy", an apparent reference to Rubio's daily scripture tweets. Should a politician's faith be fair game for criticism, or should it be off-limits?
Amen... and A-Woman? Congressional Prayer Causes a Stir
January 8th, 2021
The 117th Congress opened their first session with a prayer that ended with the phrase “Amen… and a-woman.” Many Christians were outraged by the modification. But what is the history behind the word "amen," exactly?
On Eagle's Wings: Catholics Thrilled as Biden Quotes Famous Hymn in Victory Speech
November 9th, 2020
During his victory speech on Saturday, President-elect Joe Biden quoted from the famous hymn “On Eagle’s Wings,” drawing excited reactions from many Catholics (and those of other denominations, too) who know the words.
Does Wearing a Mask Go Against God's Will?
June 25th, 2020
The message from public health officials is clear: wear a mask to help protect yourself and others from coronavirus. But not everyone is on board – particularly some members of the faith community. Would God approve?
GOP Congressman Ousted After Officiating Gay Wedding
June 19th, 2020
Virginia GOP representative Denver Riggleman was targeted by his own party after officiating a gay wedding last year. On Saturday they successfully primaried him after censuring and condemning him at nearly every turn.
New Survey: Half of Americans Believe Bible Should Influence US Law
April 17th, 2020
A new survey shows that half of Americans believe that the Bible should influence US law. Meanwhile, atheists overwhelmingly oppose the idea, saying a secular nation should not be influenced by any holy book.
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