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Gordon Hinckley Dies
By rvineis — January 27, 2008
Gordon Hinckley, 15th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has died according to CNN. He was ninety seven years old. More to come….
Give Peace and Huckabee a Chance
By rvineis — January 27, 2008
Deacon Keith Fournier gives us a Catholic and former Democrat’s perspective on Mike Huckabee. Fournier has had it with Republican attacks on the Huckster. Dismissing criticisms that Huckabee is a one trick evangelical pony, Fournier highlights Huck’s strengths with a comparison to David and Goliath. Fournier: “Oh, I know, the new line of he media […]
Preaching without Politics?
By rvineis — January 25, 2008
Newsweek has an interesting interview with mega-church pastor Joel Osteen who has remained a neutral figure in the presidential election. While Osteen yields enormous power from his 40,000 plus congregation and television following, he does not believe it prudent to mix faith and politics. Osteen: "If one of the presidential candidates were to attend, they […]
In Memoriam: Fred Thompson
By rvineis — January 24, 2008
Fred Thompson was once the savior of Reaganites and conservative Christians alike. Yet, he was never able to gain as many disciples as his competitors.
Obama Fights Back
By rvineis — January 22, 2008
Attacks on Barack Obama’s faith have intensified this week. A whisper campaign using email and robocalls has spread the rumor that Barack Hussein Obama is Muslim. David Brody of the CBN has Senator Obama’s take on the attacks. Obama: “Basically the e-mail falsely states that I’m Muslim, that I pledged my oath of office on […]
Nevada Democrats
By rvineis — January 19, 2008
According to a CNN entrance poll, Hillary Clinton won among Catholics and Protestants with 54 and 58 percent of the vote respectively. Obama garnered the most votes among those who self identified as “Other Christian”, “Other Religion” , and “No Religion”. (56, 48, and 44 %) CNN interviewed 1098 voters.
Romney on Leno
By rvineis — January 19, 2008
Last night, Mitt Romney appeared on the Tonight Show with Leno. Leno asked Michigan’s favorite son about how faith influences voters. Romney’s response seemed to paint a rosy picture for South Carolina. “JAY LENO: Religion seem to be an issue. I don’t get why it is. I don’t see why religion really matters, but does […]
Jewish Voters Prefer Clinton
By rvineis — January 17, 2008
Politico’s Ben Smith has this story on how Senator Clinton has worked hard to sure up the support of many Jewish voters. Smith feels this will give her a leg up in Nevada, California, New Jersey and New York. “Like so many other once skeptical constituencies, Hillary Rodham Clinton has won over Jewish voters,” said […]
Obama’s Church Part Trois
By rvineis — January 17, 2008
The Baltimore Sun’s Michael Hill has jumped on the “Obama’s church” bandwagon. His piece focuses on Barack’s tenuous embrace as a member of the Trinity Church of Christ and the inflammatory messages of Rev. Wright. Will this help or hurt him in South Carolina pews?
Ginsburg on Faith
By rvineis — January 16, 2008
Those seeking a quick respite from the presidential race should turn their attention to Justice Ginsburg’s remarks on her Jewish ancestry. It is a worthwhile insight into the role of her faith in our nation’s highest court.
Southern Schism
By rvineis — January 14, 2008
As South Carolina nears its 15 minutes of fame this Saturday, Politico’s David Paul Kuhn highlighted conservatives’ tensions in the palmetto state. Likely republicans voters are struggling to decide whether Mike Huckabee’s religious conservatism eclipses John McCain’s strength on defense. Interviewing a married couple, Paul Kuhn showed the ideological divisions that have characterized the GOP […]
“There’s been no greater battleground…”
By rvineis — January 10, 2008
“…for the definition of marriage than the state of Massachusetts,” Romney’s new ad states. Implicitly, it also reminds us that there is no greater battleground for the GOP nod than South Carolina.
Huck Looks to SC
By rvineis — January 10, 2008
AP’s Eric Gorski maps out Huckabee’s road to victory with evangelicals in South Carolina here.
Republican Reformation
By rvineis — January 4, 2008
In the second half of David Brooks column, he asserts that Huckabee’s win last night could foreshadow a fundamental change in the party. While unlikely that Huckabee will make it to the convention, Brooks feels that Huckabee breathed new life into the Religious Right. Brooks: ” A conservatism that recognizes stable families as the foundation […]
Pressuring Pastors
By rvineis — January 2, 2008
The AP has it that pastors supporting Huckabee have been receiving intimidating letters. The letters tell their recipients that becoming politically active could jeopardize their tax exempt status.
