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 )

Is America ‘Civilized’? Not as Long as It Sanctions the Death Penalty

Kevin Cooper / Truthdig Oct 24, 2018 The ongoing support of capital punishment belies this country’s claim to having moved past the primitive stage of human development. Dig deeper ( 5 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 )

Trump Warns of Left-Wing Violence if Democrats Win Midterms

JILL COLVIN / The Associated Press Aug 30, 2018 At a dinner for conservative Christian pastors, the president urges his supporters to get out the vote this November and warns of violence by opponents if they fail. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Philippine President Slammed for Calling God ‘Stupid’

JIM GOMEZ / The Associated Press Jun 25, 2018 Rodrigo Duterte, known for his controversial statements, sparks new outrage in Asia's largest Catholic country. Political and religious leaders are quick to denounce him as "evil" and a "madman." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Kushner: Mideast Peace Plan Due Soon, With or Without Abbas

ILAN BEN ZION / The Associated Press Jun 24, 2018 In an interview with an Arabic-language newspaper, President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser appeals directly to the Palestinians and criticizes their leader. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sexual Misconduct Cases Jolt Southern Baptists

DAVID CRARY / The Associated Press Jun 9, 2018 As the biggest Protestant denomination in the U.S. prepares for its annual meeting, its all-male leadership grapples with multiple cases of accusations against members. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Israel Boosts Border Force Ahead of U.S. Embassy Opening

JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press May 13, 2018 Combat battalions, special units, intelligence forces and snipers are sent to the Gaza border, where Palestinians plan a mass protest Monday against the embassy move to Jerusalem. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Unconditional Love for Israel, Silence for Palestine

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Antiwar.com Apr 23, 2018 As Americans focus on everything Trumpian, Palestinians die (or are killed) as a matter of course in Gaza. And, once again, the U.S. is complicit. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Chaos in 2 Towns as Turkish, Syrian Forces Close In

BASSEM MROUE and PHILIP ISSA / The Associated Press Mar 12, 2018 Parallel offensives waged by Turkey and the Syrian government on separate towns on Monday compound a 'catastrophic' humanitarian situation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Glutino

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The Last Real Evangelical

Mel White / MelWhite.org Feb 23, 2018 Billy Graham wanted to preach the social gospel, but his associates silenced that voice to "protect" his ministry from controversy and financial loss. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )