Religion & sexuality

In this image made from Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 video provided by C-SPAN, Sandra Fluke, a third-year Georgetown University law student, testifies to Congress in Washington. Limbaugh drew fire Friday, March 2, 2012 from many directions for his depiction of Fluke as a 'slut' because she testified before Congress about the need for contraceptive coverage. (AP Photo/C-SPAN)

What would Mary Magdalene do?

Attention Mr. Limbaugh: Women have fought back against sexual shaming and they are winning.

The Republican fertility cult?

The Republican fertility cult?

The Bible contains profound truths about faith and love and justice and fidelity, but can it really serve as a point-by-point guidebook to modern domestic life?

It’s social issues, stupid!

It’s social issues, stupid!

Sally Quinn l Values and social issues have taken Santorum, against all odds, into a neck-and-neck battle with Romney.

From the On Faith Blog Network

Rick Santorum: Obama imposing his values on ‘people of faith’

Rick Santorum: Obama imposing his values on ‘people of faith’

The former Pennsylvania senator on the HHS birth control controversy.

‘GCB’ premiere: Hairsprayed holy rollers

‘GCB’ premiere: Hairsprayed holy rollers

The show satirizes Dallas living and Christian culture. And remember: “Hell hath no fury like the women you scorned in high school.”

A Catholic game of chicken

A Catholic game of chicken

The USCCB and the White House remain in a stand off over contraception services in health care plans.

Blessed are they who mourn?

Blessed are they who mourn?

Most of us hold several views that contradict official Roman Catholic teaching. Could any of us be the next Barbara Johnson?

All about Eve: The Christian roots of the GOP war on women

All about Eve: The Christian roots of the GOP war on women

The Blunt amendment’s defeat is merely a skirmish in what looks to be a protracted struggle for women’s freedom and dignity in this country.

Let’s have a baby?

Let’s have a baby?

The latest news on the family front is bleak. Truth remains: Cohabitation is a mirage, not a marriage.

Keep Santa, Easter bunny in their place?

Keep Santa, Easter bunny in their place?

Do the jolly old elf and his furry friend really belong in public schools?

Snow in Israel: A heavenly sight

Snow in Israel: A heavenly sight

This has been some of the worst winter Israel has had in its history. But it’s not the end of the world. Or is it?

Youcef Nadarkhani’s case unites people around religious liberty

It has been remarkable to see how religious liberty can unite every side of the political divide.

Why we need college degrees more than we need faith

Why we need college degrees more than we need faith

If it is true that education tends to reduce religious faith, then we have to decide which is more valuable.

Mahatma Gandhi, Mormon?

Mahatma Gandhi, Mormon?

Perhaps the greatest irony is that it was Gandhi himself who spoke so eloquently against aggressive proselytizing --an exploitation of the poor.

The state of anti-sharia bills

The state of anti-sharia bills

The sponsors of anti-sharia legislation may have an uphill battle ahead of them.

Religion

Senate halts bill to revise birth control rule (0:50)

Senate halts bill to revise birth control rule (0:50)

The U.S. Senate has defeated a Republican effort to roll back President Barack Obama's policy on contraception insurance coverage. The measure, steeped in election-year politics, was defeated 51-48.
Clash of religion, contraception at Hill hearing (2:04)

Clash of religion, contraception at Hill hearing (2:04)

Religious leaders told a House panel Thursday the Obama administration was violating basic rights to religious freedom with its policies for requiring that employees of religion-affiliated institutions have access to birth control coverage. (Feb. 16)
Muslims call for NYPD chief to resign (1:24)

Muslims call for NYPD chief to resign (1:24)

Muslim groups are calling for New York's police commissioner to step down because of his appearance in a film they say paints them in a bad light. (Jan. 26)
Atheist billboard sparks debate in Denver

Atheist billboard sparks debate in Denver

A Denver, Colo. billboard isn't even up yet and it is already sparking a huge debate. KCNC-TV's Dominic Garcia reports.
Imam: Marines behavior is 'reprehensible' (1:26)

Imam: Marines behavior is 'reprehensible' (1:26)

New York-based Imam Al-Hajj Talib Abdur-Rashid says video depicting what appears to be four Marines urinating on the corpses of Taliban fighters is reprehensible and the Marines should be held accountable. (Jan. 12)
Catholics around the world mark Epiphany

Catholics around the world mark Epiphany

Revelers around the world gathered on Thursday evening to mark the eve of the Epiphany, a Christian holiday celebrating the story of the coming of the Three Kings, also known as the three wise men or magi, to baby Jesus. (Jan. 5)
Muslim leaders to boycott NYC prayer breakfast

Muslim leaders to boycott NYC prayer breakfast

Activists upset at police efforts to spy on Muslims plan to skip Mayor Michael Bloomberg's annual year-end interfaith breakfast, saying Bloomberg shouldn't be defending the tactics. (Dec. 29)
Bethlehem, Nazareth light Christmas trees

Bethlehem, Nazareth light Christmas trees

Christmas trees were lit up across the Middle East on Thursday evening in the traditional birthplace and homeland of Jesus. (Dec. 15)
Pope meets with new leader of Italy

Pope meets with new leader of Italy

Pope Benedict XVI has had his first meeting with Italy's new leader on the tarmac of Rome's airport just before taking off for a trip to Africa. (Nov. 18)
Would Joel Osteen officiate a gay marriage?

Would Joel Osteen officiate a gay marriage?

The Washington Post's Sally Quinn sat down with megapastor Joel Osteen to talk about his new book, "Everyday a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week," and his views on homosexuality and whether he would ever attend or officiate a gay marriage.
Joel Osteen on Pastor Robert Jeffress and Mormonism

Joel Osteen on Pastor Robert Jeffress and Mormonism

The Washington Post's Sally Quinn sat down with megapastor Joel Osteen to talk about his new book, "Everyday a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week," and the controversial comments made by Rick Perry supporter Pastor Robert Jeffress on Mormonism.
Joel Osteen on his 'Night of Hope'

Joel Osteen on his 'Night of Hope'

The Washington Post's Sally Quinn sat down with megapastor Joel Osteen to talk about his new book, "Everyday a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week," and his upcoming 'Night of Hope' which will be held in Washington, D.C. next April in Nationals park.