Reproductive Control & Anti-Abortion

At the National Prayer Breakfast, Hillary Clinton fondly remembered how Mother Teresa—or perhaps God—compelled her to encourage adoption. The behind-the-scenes story of how The Family brokered a truce between the pro-choice Clinton and anti-choice nun, by moving Clinton rightward on reproductive rights.

While religious conservatives are vocal on issues of sexuality—from pre-marital sex to masturbation to abortion—progressive religious leaders have largely ‘abstained’ from discussing these matters in the pulpit. A new report urges more clergy education and openness on sexuality issues.

At the National Prayer Breakfast, Hillary Clinton the feminist vanishes.

In this adapted excerpt from his forthcoming book, RD contributor Daniel Schultz asks whether the president’s State of the Union address will foster hope, ‘newness,’ and faith or just reinforce the base assumptions about power and the economy.

Defendant on trial for murder of Dr. George Tiller says his religious beliefs justified his actions. (Updated below with jury’s verdict.)

“Pro-life” Super Bowl ad sparks controversy about network advertising policies.

USCCB claims a bill that doesn’t sufficiently restrict abortion is not “genuine health care reform.”

A meditation on the Citizens United case.

The Supreme Court struck down a century of regulations limiting corporate money in politics, clearing the way for a new Gilded Age. In the original Gilded Age (which inspired the Social Gospel movement), opposition was galvanized by a strong anti-corporate Christianity. Where’s the religious opposition now?

A fine start. And now we look forward to a deeper, and broader conversation.