Tag Archives: Separation of Church and State

Religious Freedom around the World

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Tim Farley

We often take for granted the religious freedoms we enjoy in the United States.  We assume that others around the world have the same freedoms that we do.  However, a new Pew Forum study may help us gain a better … Continue reading →

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When Gay Rights and Religious Liberty Collide

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Tim Farley

In a blog posted on Christianity Today’s website, Mollie Ziegler Hemingway discusses the methods being used by gay rights activists to make their point.  She argues that “obnoxious, bigoted mobs that won’t tolerate any disagreement don’t usually win supporters.”  Her … Continue reading →

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How do you feel about Rick Warren’s Inaugural Invocation?

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Tim Farley

Here is the text from Rick Warren’s prayer at the Presidential inauguration of Barack Obama.  Warren and Obama have come under attack from the right and the left leading up to this event regarding Obama’s choice of Warren and the … Continue reading →

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Should Rick Warren’s inaugural prayer include Jesus Christ?

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Tim Farley

It seems that the Rick Warren debate is not solely about his stance on same-sex marriage.  Now there are many nervous and distraught over whether or not Warren will pray a decidedly Christian prayer during the Presidential inauguration.  By praying … Continue reading →

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The God of Gay-Rights Activists

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Tim Farley

I have posted several articles on the gay marriage debate that is currently raging in California and American politics.  Through the discussions, I have learned several things and want to ask a few questions and make a few observations: Why is Christianity … Continue reading →

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Christianity, Proposition 8 and Separation of Church and State

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Tim Farley

The Associated Press reports that a recent poll shows that religion is the primary reason for the gay marriage ban in California.  Lisa Leff of the Associated Press wrote in her article: The ban drew its strongest support from both … Continue reading →

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