Jennifer Hudson: Faith, Tragedy and New Music

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Jul 30, 2014 Jennifer Hudson is preparing to release a new album, “JHUD,” in September -- her third studio album and her first since the conclusion of the lengthy trial of the man who killed three of her closest family members -- and her faith, in the wake of tragedy, is stronger than ever. Jennifer Hudson is preparing to release a new album, “JHUD,” in September—her third studio album and her first since the conclusion of the lengthy trial of the man who killed three of her closest family members. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Paul Ryan: Obama Victory a Threat to Religious Freedom

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 5, 2012 The Republican vice presidential nominee warns that "Judeo-Christian" values are at risk if President Obama wins the election on Tuesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’: Stewart Mocks Democrats for GOP-Like Convention

Staff / Truthdig Sep 7, 2012 Jon Stewart is having difficulty telling the Democratic and Republican nominating conventions apart, thanks to some party role reversals this year. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Religion, Politics and Paul Ryan’s Budget

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 27, 2012 Is Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan's budget blueprint inconsistent with Catholic teachings? Bill Moyers and guests Robert Royal and Sister Simone Campbell discuss that and other issues of faith and politics in the latest episode of "Moyers & Company." Is Paul Ryan's budget blueprint inconsistent with Catholic teachings? Bill Moyers and guests Robert Royal and Sister Simone Campbell discuss that and other issues of faith and politics on "Moyers & Company." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

When Evidence Isn’t Enough

Staff / Truthdig Feb 27, 2012 In the face of ever-increasing contradictory evidence, millions of Americans believe God created humans as they exist today and that Earth is just thousands of years old. Why? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Has Karzai Lost Faith?

Staff / Truthdig Jun 12, 2010 Rumors are swirling in Afghanistan that the country's president, Hamid Karzai, has lost faith in the ability of the West to defeat the Taliban, and some are even accusing Karzai of trying to strike his own deal with the Taliban and archrival Pakistan. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Americans Picking and Choosing From Religious Grab Bag

Staff / Truthdig Dec 11, 2009 According to a survey by the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life, Americans are getting more creative with their choice of religion -- or choices, as the case may be. They're picking and choosing from various world religions and using the Internet to learn about different faiths. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Salutes Muslims Preparing for Ramadan

Staff / Truthdig Aug 22, 2009 President Obama released a video greeting Friday to Muslims in America and abroad to commemorate the start on Saturday of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting and reflection for members of the Islamic faith. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Donald Fanger on Seamus Heaney

BLANK Feb 27, 2009 A new book gives us one of the most indispensable poets in the English language whose work mines the terrain between hope and history. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Gifts Worthy of Christmas

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Dec 25, 2008 On this consumer holiday, let us recognize those whose satisfaction comes not from accumulating material goods or political power: The relief workers and community builders lending their energy to the poorest people in villages and urban slums scattered around the globe. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

To This Minister, Prop. 8 Is Repugnant

The Rev. Madison Shockley / Truthdig Nov 4, 2008 The thousands of same-gender couples who have married in the few months since the California Supreme Court cleared the way are in fact married. The notion that a majority vote by people who are not party to these marriages of love, commitment, care and family will have the power to impose a divorce on these couples is flatly repugnant. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Introducing Our Deity of Unspecified Gender

Staff / Truthdig May 21, 2008 This'll no doubt create some semantic confusion among religious leaders and congregations alike, but the U.K.-based Movement for Reform Judaism is issuing a new prayer book that eschews gender-specific references to the Supreme Being. It might be a hard sell, considering the results of a survey that the Jewish group conducted in anticipation of the unconventional release. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )