In God We Trust*

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jan 16, 2020 Dig deeper

Time For a New Christmas Truce

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Dec 25, 2019 During World War I, men on both sides defied their leaders and respective nations, if only for a moment. Let it be a lesson in 2019. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Holy Moses

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Living in a Country Where Credibility Is Ancient History

Rebecca Gordon / TomDispatch Jan 10, 2019 Eroding the ability to distinguish between reality and fantasy is a key feature of the Trumpian moment. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

The Heresy of White Christianity

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Dec 10, 2018 James H. Cone, the father of black liberation theology, understood that the privileged can never grasp religion's true essence. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

The Culture of Hate

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Sep 17, 2018 In researching his new book, Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges mingled with groups driven by antipathy for Muslims and others. This excerpt from "America: The Farewell Tour" offers intimate portraits of a few of their members. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

Sessions Cites Bible to Defend Separating Families

COLLEEN LONG / The Associated Press Jun 14, 2018 "I would cite you to the Apostle Paul and his clear and wise command in Romans 13, to obey the laws of the government because God has ordained them for the purpose of order," the attorney general says. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Make America Christian Again’

Mel White / Truthdig Jan 26, 2018 Now that fundamentalists have their man in the White House, they are running another assault on democracy that would make the late televangelist Jerry Falwell proud. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The Case Against America’s Brand of ‘Ethical War’

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Nov 21, 2017 A "military ethicist" uses flawed logic, or sophisticated brainwashing techniques, to justify unjust wars in foreign lands. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Museum of the Bible, Built by Hobby Lobby Owner, Opens in D.C.

By Rachel Zoll/ AP Nov 16, 2017 Steve Green says the aim is to educate, not evangelize. But skeptics call the project a Christian ministry disguised as a museum. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Love It or Hate It, ‘Mother!’ Will Be 2017’s Most Talked-About Film

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Sep 15, 2017 The allegorical film from director Darren Aronofsky bends genres but begs for an explanation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Meek in Review

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Sep 14, 2017 Dig deeper