Category Archives: Christianity in the Public Square

Tow Truck Driver Abandons Disabled Woman – “I’m a Conservative Christian”

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South Carolina Christian re-enacts Good Samaritan story, plays role of Pharisee. South Carolina tow truck driver and self-proclaimed conservative Christian Ken Shupe followed the example of Jesus yesterday by providing roadside assistance to disabled Sanders supporter Cassandra McWade even though … Continue reading

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The Silly Sexist Conceit of Fetal Personhood

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The notion that life begins at conception is a variation on a very ancient cultural theme: penis worship. I’m slow sometimes, but after years of writing about abortion rights it finally occurred to me that “life begins at conception” is … Continue reading

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Catholic Mother Has Disabled Child, Questions Faith, Gets Abused by Believers

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Sonia Guizar used to attend mass regularly and teach at a Catholic school. But her Catholic employer’s refusal to cover birth control brought her an ill-timed pregnancy and a child with developmental challenges that stretch her family thin. When she … Continue reading

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Evangelical Christianity’s Brand Is Used Up

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“The Evangelical “brand” has gone from being an asset to a liability, and it is helpful to understand the transition in precisely those terms.” Back before 9/11 indelibly linked Islam with terrorism, back before the top association to “Catholic priest” … Continue reading

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Mosquito vs Monsignor: For Catholics, Zika Pits Tradition of Authority against Tradition of Conscience and Compassion

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Even without Pope’s recent allowance for birth control “in certain cases,” Catholic tradition has long taught that each person must look to his or her own conscience as the final moral guide. A brain damaged baby or an eternity in Hell—which would … Continue reading

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