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For decades, American politicians have had a “gentleman’s agreement” regarding Jerusalem, Israel, and American Jews. On the one hand, all mainstream politicians kowtow to the (right-leaning) Jewish institutional community and mouth platitudes about Jerusalem being the capital of Israel. On the other hand, once they get into office, they realize that to put these platitudes into practice would lead to diplomatic chaos—and so they do next to nothing.

African-American voters largely unchanged in their view of the president.

With Kennedy v. Louisiana the highest court in the land has given America a wonderful gift: it has reminded us that life is the highest value there is; the life of humans, of all the species, of nature.

7 from the Reverend Lee Peterson collection.

“One man, one woman” is not biblical, by the way.

For folks who are unorthodox but aren’t atheists, who care about metaphysics but who aren’t mystics, perhaps the good old-fashioned term “heretic” will satisfy.

Wired reveals stunning details of military leadership training course.

No need to choose between God and gay.

President uses new religious language on the issue.

Council votes to keep Bible quotes on welcome signs while mayor quits over sexual misconduct.