Monthly Archives: October 2008
At least they have Lieberman
By Mark Silk — October 29, 2008
There’s been plenty of anti-Obama sludge sluiced at the Jewish community over the past few weeks, including by the Republican Jewish Coalition. It doesn’t seem to be having any effect, however. Quinnipiac’s latest Florida poll has the Jews breaking 75-20 for Obama. Looks like another teeth-grinding year for those conservative gedoylim and their neocon cupbearers.
Democrats make big strides in faith-based voter outreach
By RNS Blog Editor — October 29, 2008
When she was director of religious outreach for John Kerry’s Democratic presidential campaign four years ago, Mara Vanderslice could hardly have seemed lower on the campaign’s totem pole. This election season is different as Democratic campaigns attempt to frame issues such as poverty, environmentalism and health care in religious contexts. “It could not have changed […]
Many, but not all, Latino voters shift to Obama
By RNS Blog Editor — October 29, 2008
Naomi Gonzalez grew up poor in Chicago, bouncing among nine foster homes while her father served time in prison. The single mother of four believes Barack Obama understands her struggle, which is why she plans to vote for him. She typifies a surprisingly strong source of support for Obama: Latino Protestants. A new poll finds […]
No Mules for Sister Sarah
By Mark Silk — October 29, 2008
I’ve been reviewing Mitt Romney’s campaign for a paper John Green and I are giving on Romney and the evangelicals at the upcoming annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion in Chicago, and was reminded that, in fact, a lot of old dogs of the religious right were geared up to have Romney as […]
Trick or Treat
By cmcmorri — October 29, 2008
It’s been a while since all the Jeremiah Wright commotion. This is a last minute release by The National Republican Trust PAC. Apparently it will cost the PAC somewhere between 1-3 million dollars to air it. Brody suggests the moment’s too far gone now for the video to have much impact and that if McCain […]
Embryonic stem cell measure draws big bucks in Michigan
By RNS Blog Editor — October 29, 2008
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -The hottest campaign in Michigan this fall features no candidate, but an embryo.
Catholics begin occupation of shuttered New Orleans parishes
By RNS Blog Editor — October 29, 2008
NEW ORLEANS -Parishioners occupying two Catholic churches in defiance of closure orders from the Archdiocese of New Orleans began laying plans Monday (Oct. 27) to live in the churches in shifts.
Religious hate crimes dropped in 2007, FBI says
By RNS Blog Editor — October 29, 2008
WASHINGTON -Hate crimes directed against a person’s religion decreased in 2007, but hate crimes against gays and lesbians increased slightly, according to the FBI’s 2007 Hate Crimes Statistics.
Religious hate crimes dropped in 2007, FBI says
By RNS Blog Editor — October 29, 2008
WASHINGTON -Hate crimes directed against a person’s religion decreased in 2007, but hate crimes against gays and lesbians increased slightly, according to the FBI’s 2007 Hate Crimes Statistics.
Religious hate crimes dropped in 2007, FBI says
By RNS Blog Editor — October 29, 2008
WASHINGTON -Hate crimes directed against a person’s religion decreased in 2007, but hate crimes against gays and lesbians increased slightly, according to the FBI’s 2007 Hate Crimes Statistics.
COMMENTARY: Preparing for the morning after
By Tom Ehrich — October 29, 2008
Many citizens will be deeply disappointed by the outcome of next week’s elections and will need a healthy way to express their disappointment. In the days to come, we will need a big dose of this love. Too many ugly genies of hatred have been loosed from too many bottles. We Christians must lead the […]
Buddhists get engaged in race for president
By Daniel Burke — October 29, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service (RNS) By most counts, several times more people live in New York City than practice Buddhism nationwide. So American Buddhists aren’t likely to become a political machine or a crucial swing vote any time soon. But as the religion born in the East carves its place in the West, many […]
RNS Daily Digest
By RNS Blog Editor — October 29, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News ServiceReligious hate crimes dropped in 2007, FBI saysWASHINGTON (RNS) Hate crimes directed against a person’s religion decreased in 2007, but hate crimes against gays and lesbians increased slightly, according to the FBI’s 2007 Hate Crimes Statistics.In 2006, the FBI reported 1,597 hate crimes motivated by a religious bias. That figure dropped […]
Democrats gain traction with faith-based voter outreach
By RNS Blog Editor — October 29, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service(UNDATED) When she was director of religious outreach for John Kerry’s Democratic presidential campaign four years ago, Mara Vanderslice could hardly have seemed lower on the campaign totem pole. “I had one unpaid intern who didn’t have a phone,” she said. “We didn’t have a budget, and they never let me […]
Vote for Obama, go to hell
By Daniel Burke — October 29, 2008
Conservative Christian columnist Janet Porter says “you cannot be a Christian and vote for Obama.” Says she: “To all those who name the name of Christ who plan to willfully disobey Him by voting for Obama, take warning. Not only is our nation in grave danger, according to the Word of God, so are you.” […]
