The Rise of the Religious Right in the Republican Party

Putting The 'Hate' In Hate Crimes, Philadelphia Bulletin, April 30, 2007

URGE YOUR REPRESENTATIVE TO REAUTHORIZE HEAD START AND REJECT ANY ASSAULT ON CIVIL RIGHTS PROTECTIONS IN FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROGRAMS. Americans United, April 30, 2007

An Opus Focus on SCOTUS? Talk To Action, April 30, 2007 - "regarding the influence of non-mainstream, ultra-traditional Catholics now sitting on the US Supreme Court."

Holland native, his security firm cash in on war, Grand Rapids Press, April 29, 2007 -- Blackwater owner tight with Chritian Right

Visit by Anglican Bishop Draws Episcopal Anger, New York Times, April 28, 2007

The Abstinence-Only Delusion, New York Times, April 28, 2007

The Scandal of Southern Baptist Leadership, Talk To Action, April 27. 2007

Weird Worldview: Religious Right Labors To Blame Virginia Tech Massacre On Muslims, Americans United, April 27, 2007

Because I love America: Reagan's Assistant General Counsel Speaks Out, Talk To Action, April 26, 2007

As a Republican and an Academy [Air Force] graduate I find myself in head on conflict with my own oath to protect the Constitution. As a Jew I confronted a situation through ears that still hear the cries of my people walking silently into the brick buildings that would reduce them to ash. I cannot stand still and let that happen to my country.

America now has a national religion whose tenets extend to a foreign policy that sees war in the Middle East as the fulfillment of its core mission. The power block responsible for the take over is now, effectively, in charge of the mightiest weapon the world has ever known, the United States Military.

Mikey Weinstein's War With Dominionist Christianity, Talk To Action, April 26, 2007

Return To Sender: Church-Run Post Office Can't Spread Religious Message, Court Rules, Americans United, April 26, 2007

The Religious Right's Anti-Gay Agenda in the Black Community, Talk To Action, April 26, 2007

Americans United Wins Lawsuit Over Bible Display At Texas Courthouse, Americans United, April 25, 2007

OSHA Leaves Worker Safety in Hands of Industry, New York Times, April 25, 2007 - The issue of deregulation reflects the theocratic value of "unfettered" capitalism.

Theocrat of the Week -- Mitt Romney, Talk To Action, April 23, 2006

Bush Administration Agrees To Approve Wiccan Pentacle For Veteran Memorials, Americans United, April 23, 2007

The Evangelical Surprise, New York Review of Books, April 26, 2007

Even More Historical Revisionism in the NCBCPS Curriculum, Talk To Action, April 22, 2006

Heavy Evangelical Penetration Of US Military, Daily Kos, April 21, 2007

Lake of Fire, Burning -- Updated Talk To Action, April 20 2007:

In light of the Supreme Court decision to uphold the federal ban on so called, partial birth abortion, we can expect the religious right to take every advantage of the court's apparent opening of the door to increased state level regulation of abortion.

Who Are the Religious Right "Kingmakers" in the GOP? Talk To Action, April 20, 2007

WITH GOD ON OUR SIDE One Man's War Against an Evangelical Coup in America's Military, AfterDowningStreet.org, March 29, 2007

US evangelicals aim to influence European law, Christian Science Monitor, April 17, 2007

Traditional Values Outrage: Sheldon, Gohmert Exploit Va. Tech Murders In Lobby Against Hate Crimes Bill, Wall of Separation, April 17, 2007

Regent Univ. scrubs references to administration. Think Progress, April 16, 2007

Clash Of Chaplains: Religion Sparks Big Fuss At NIH, Americans United, April 16, 2007

Letter from Washington: Evangelical Christians feared, but multifaceted, International Herals Tribune, April 15, 2007

Conclusions Are Reported on Teaching of Abstinence, New York Times, April 15, 2007

Students who participated in sexual abstinence programs were just as likely to have sex as those who did not, according to a study ordered by Congress.

Texas Legislators Push Marital Counseling, New York Times, April 15, 2007

Book Review: Dan Gilgoff's "The Jesus Machine" Dailykos, April 14, 2007

Christians United For Israel "Wipes" Dome Of The Rock From Website Logo, Talk To Action, April 14, 2007

For God's Sake, New York Times, Paul Krugman, April 13, 2007

IRD-INFO.COM Announces Speakers Bureau, Talk To Action, April 13, 2007

Reprise: Francis Schaeffer's Manifesto, Talk To Action, April 13, 2007

Texas Testimony: Government Aid Compromises Religion, Says Baylor Prof., Wall of Separation, April 12, 2007

Teenage Holy War, Rolling Stones -- Jeff Sharlet

Jesus is really, really pissed -- at Hollywood, at the media, even at most Christians. But BattleCry, the nation's largest and most radical youth crusade, is recruiting a new generation of Christian soldiers to fight back.

Utah Uprising: Beehive State Voters Likely To Sting ALEC Voucher Scheme, Wall of Separation, April 10, 2007

Deep Water, Talk To Action, April 10, 2007 -

The South Carolina House of Representatives ... has passed its bill mandating forced viewing of ultrasound images. (A victory for Focus on the Family)

The Press Discovers Pat Robertson's Real Influence (Thanks to the Other Monica), Talk To Action, April 9, 2007

It's Monica Goodling Freakout Time! Talk To Action, April 9, 2007

Yet Another "Sleeper Cell" Talk to Action, April 9, 2007

Winning By Degrees: Pat Robertson's Ambitious Goals For Regent University, Wall of Separation, April 9, 2007

The Evangelical Surprise, New York Review of Books, April 26, 2007

States refraining from abstinence-only sex education: Refuse to accept dictates made by White House, Boston Globe, April 9, 2007

Vouchers see mixed success this session, Stateline.org, April 9, 2007

Scandal puts spotlight on Christian law school: Grads influential in Justice Dept., Boston Globe, April 8, 2007 -- Monica Goodling, who is at the center of the storm over the firing
of US attorneys. Goodling, is a graduate of Pat Robertson's Regents University.

Abstinence Absolutists: Report Says Religious Pressure Hurts Overseas AIDS Prevention, Wall of Separation, April 8, 2007

On ADF's War Against Church-State Separation, Talk To Action, April 6, 2007

ARMY OF GOD
The Legal Muscle Leading the Fight to End the Separation of Church and State, The Washington Spectator, April 1, 2006

More Historical Revisionism in the NCBCPS Curriculum, Talk To Action, April 5, 2007 -- about the National Council On Bible Curriculum In Public Schools

The Supreme Court and Theocracy, Talk To Action, April 4, 2007

Amnesty for Immigrants According to Richard Land, Talk To Action, April 4, 2007

Going Courtin': Religious Right Fat Cats Bankroll Alliance Defense Fund's Legal Crusade, Wall of Separation, April 3, 2007 -- good info on ADF

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Pennsylvania County Agrees To Settle Lawsuit Challenging 'Faith-Based' Jail Ministry, Americans United, April 3, 2007:

Local Government Agrees To Bar Public Funding Of Religious Activities And Religious Discrimination In All Future Contracts

Christian Zionists "Repent" for Church Anti-Semitism, Talk To Action, April 1, 2007