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Political Reporters Start Reading Religious Right Books

In asking “Is Rick Perry Dumb?” Politico notes he’s reading a book by a Southern Baptist minister.
Sarah Posner
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Rick Perry and the New Apostolic Reformation

Nothing new, only a little bit different.
Sarah Posner
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The Real Story Behind Rick Perry’s Secret Meetings with Pastors

Support for his prayer rally? Check. For a presidential bid? We’ll see.
Sarah Posner
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Christocrat Competition

Newt Gingrich taps Zell Miller to chair his campaign.
Sarah Posner
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Rick Perry, the Christocrat Favorite for President?

A religious right favorite tests the waters.
Sarah Posner
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Rick Santorum’s Crusade To Save “Christendom”

2007 interview sheds light on his recent comments about Feisal Abdul Rauf.
Sarah Posner
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The Devil Stole Rod Parsley’s Money

Ohio televangelist engages in yet another shameless fundraising gimmick.
Sarah Posner
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Dispatches From the Beltway: Horton Hears Progressive Religion

With the success of We Believe Ohio et al., progressive religious voices are breaking through…
Robert P. Jones
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McCain Endorser: “Destroy” Islam

Megachurch Pastor Rod Parsley calls for America to “fulfill its divine purpose” by destroying “this false religion.”
Martin E. Marty
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A Reply to Pastor Rod Parsley on the Bible and the Death Penalty

Megachurch pastor Rod Parsley took issue with a recent article on RD on biblical and ethical challenges to the death penalty. Its author responds…
Louis A. Ruprecht
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