American Exceptionalism Meets Team Jesus

Tom Engelhardt / Truthdig Sep 18, 2007 There's a lot of talk about religious fundamentalism these days, but how much do we really know about the brand of Christian fundamentalism that has developed in America since, and in response to, the Enlightenment? Author James Carroll holds forth on the subject in this interview with TomDispatch editor Tom Engelhardt. Dig deeper ( 23 Min. Read )

Praying for the Apocalypse

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Apr 9, 2007 The author of "American Fascists" explores the Christian right's obsession with Armageddon and the self-fulfilling holocaust it will produce. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

E.J. Dionne Jr.: Christianity’s African-American Soul

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Dec 23, 2006 A New Testament scholar and ordained Baptist minister's new book suggests that African Americans' interpretation of Scripture best captures the authenic meaning of the Bible. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

God’s Army of 6-Year-Olds

Staff / Truthdig Jun 13, 2006 A prize-winning documentary called "Jesus Camp" chronicles the experiences of children as young as 6 who attend a summer camp to become the next Billy Graham Truly sickening scene from the trailer: An adult pastor thunders at the children: "Had it been in the Old Testament, Harry Potter would have been put to death Warlocks are enemies of God" Unofficial trailer American Prospect article on the phenomenon Interview with the 'Harry Potter' pastor Synopsis of the film. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Anglican Leader: Don’t Teach Creationism in Schools

Staff / Truthdig Mar 21, 2006 Rowan Williams, the leader of the Church of England, emphatically criticizes the teaching of creationism in schools. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Poll: Half of U.S. Rejects Evolution, Backs Bible

Staff / Truthdig Mar 9, 2006 The Gallup report summarizes the findings: "[A] substantial portion of Americans[are] not so quick to agree with the preponderance of scientific evidence" Support for the such beliefs declines steadily with education: Among those with high school diplomas, 58% are Bible backers; among those with postgraduate degrees, only 25%. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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President Jonah, Meet Oliver Cromwell!

Gore Vidal / Truthdig Feb 8, 2006 Building on his "President Jonah" theme, Gore Vidal offers another angle on Bush's presidency, illuminated by the recent spate of wildfires in Southern California.Updated: Internationally-acclaimed man of letters Gore Vidal issues a new conclusion to his essay about the corruption of the Bush administration: "This is what we call dictatorship. Dictatorship. Dictatorship. And it is time we objected." Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Public Schools Mulling Bible Literacy Class

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2006 The high school course on the Bible's influence on society would be an elective storyIt's such an obvious end run around the Constitution's Establishment Clause that we'll hold fire But check this: The course textbook contains a boxed feature that shows how the Bible was used "to justify and even encourage anti-Semitism" Wow! A whole boxed feature? We wonder if there's a footnote about that whole Spanish Inquisition thing . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Among Evangelicals, a Kinship With Jews

Staff / Truthdig Jan 9, 2006 Jewish groups are skeptical about motives behind the embrace of Christian fundamentalists | more Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )