A sampling of comments from our readers: "The question should never be, 'Does it work?' Ever. The question should always be 'Is it right/moral?' The answer to that is no. ... So, to be honest, I don't really care if...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "As a religious liberal/libertarian, what drives me nuts is that people actually believe that the building someone enters once a week, or the title they put on themselves, reflects their 'judgment.' Jails are...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "It's a funny thing to me how Southern Christians can quickly recall the passages about homosexuality in the New Testament, but can't remember that Christ also said, 'Turn the other cheek.' Somehow torture...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "NOWHERE in the Bible does it tell you to celebrate any of those holidays ...Christmas, Easter!!! ... I for one don't participate in these demonic and unGodly celebrations." -- "Southern Val" "A person's...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "All of they gay couples I know that would like to be married show more love towards each other and are more faithful to each other than some of the so-called 'Christians' I...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "I hope I speak for a majority of alumni (Class of '77) when I proclaim pride in my Notre Dame for extending the invitation to President Obama. The university president, the Rev. John...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "So much for the Presiding Bishop's remarks she made while giving a sermon in Fort Worth about not taking any actions that could be considered revenge." -- "Jack," on a lawsuit by the...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "This is sad. Why don't we all kill one of our children in this tough economic time?" --"Katie," on a U.S. News & World Report commentary that said abortion is a good decision...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "This is a brilliant analysis of the state of religion in general and Christianity in particular in 2009 America -- where we are and how we got here. And I think Meacham's projections...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "Why the hell is everybody OK with people being gay? It's not OK. AT ALL!!!!!" -- "Blake" "There are some deeply offensive comments posted here, and I can't help but wonder if some...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "For atheists, science and reason are god. Of course this god provides no purpose ... no meaning ... no value ... nothing ..." -- "Mike Ravens" "I see the 'Jesus fish' on lots...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "The trouble with most religions is that they are without principles. The 10 Commandments have become the 10 suggestions. Priest and ministers can't talk about morality. Negative comments will affect collections." -- "Jack...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "Hello! Wake up Texas CHRISTIAN University! Does this glorify God? God forgives sin. Don't encourage it! " -- "Holly Woods," on Texas Christian University's decision to set aside campus housing for gay students...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "What I find strange is the Evangelicals who pray 'In the name of Jesus' for everything. His name was Yehoshua, not Jesus. I wouldn't respond if people kept calling me Shamus and asking...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "I'm always amazed by the spiteful anti-Catholic sentiments publicly displayed by two completely dissimilar groups: those who identify themselves as 'Christian'; and those of the left who clamor and lobby for diversity, inclusion...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "The world desperately needs more Christians ("little Christs") like Roy Harrell. The scorekeepers and the rule enforcers miss the whole point -- living a life that models Christ's." -- "happy in Waxahachie," on...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "Why is permissible for Hollywood to bash some religions and leave others alone? Also, if Ron Howard is so courageous and daring, then when is he going to adapt 'The Satanic Verses' to...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "While I, like many others, disagreed with Office Powell's handling of the situation, I do feel this is a very sincere apology and should be taken as such." -- "Randy Vice" "A truly...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "There you go calling names again. Why don't we meet in person? I think you will be much less inclined to mouth off and maybe we can actually have a real dialogue?" --...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "If Catholics want to live within rigid sexual standards, fine, live by them. But leave the rest of us alone ... We see how well celibacy is working for priests. Not." -- "Annie"...
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