Kellyanne Conway: Democrats are losing minority voters over their ‘attack’ on religion
Kellyanne Conway, a former senior adviser to former President Donald Trump, said Democrats are losing minority voters “in part” because of “attacks” on religion. “There are so many Democrats who seem to be hostile to religion, and I think that’s part of the reason why we’re losing voters of color, because no matter what suburbs […]
America’s toxic politics are having an unholy effect on religion
In my last column, I pointed out the divisions within the Catholic Church that are disrupting Pope Francis’ papacy. Today, those lines spill over into our politics. This is not surprising since people of different faiths can also get involved in political disputes. Adeel Mangi will become the first Muslim-American to serve on a federal […]
Jews Who Vote Democratic, After Schumer, ‘Hate Their Religion’
President Donald Trump said Monday that Jewish voters, who continue to vote Democratic even after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called on Israel to oust its leaders, hate Israel and “do their own thing.” “I hate religion.” About President Trump and Schumer: “I think it’s more about voting than anything because he’s always been […]
Americans Dismayed over Waning Influence of Religion in Public Life
A record number of Americans say religion’s role in public life is shrinking, and most think this is bad for the country, according to a report from the Pew Research Center. by investigationFifty-seven percent of Americans believe that religion plays a positive role in public life, but only 19% have a negative view of the […]
8 in 10 Americans Say Religion Losing Influence in Public Life
A majority of U.S. adults believe religion is losing influence in public life, new Pew Research Center says investigation found. Overall, 80 percent of U.S. adults say the role of religion in American life is shrinking, “the percentage is higher than ever,” according to the poll report. Almost half (49%) say the declining influence of […]
Trump claims every Jewish person who votes Democrat ‘hates their religion’ and ‘Israel’
Former President Donald Trump on Monday slammed Jews who vote for Democrats, claiming they “hate” Israel and “their religion.” “All the Jews who vote for Democrats hate their religion,” the would-be Republican presidential nominee said during an appearance on the podcast “America First with Sebastian Gorka.” “They hate everything about Israel. They should be ashamed […]
Trump: ‘Any Jewish person that votes for Democrats hates their religion’
Former President Trump on Tuesday claimed that Democrats “hate Israel” amid tensions between the Biden administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding that Jewish voters who support Democrats hate their religion. He claimed to be. President Trump spoke with conservative radio host Sebastian Gorka and was asked why Democrats like Senate Majority Leader Chuck […]
Far Right ‘Invented a Religion,’ Abortion Is Not a Christian Issue
MSNBC host Joe Scarborough said on his “Morning Joe” show Tuesday that the far right has invented religion and made abortion a “religious issue” rather than “just a political issue.” “So many people on Trump’s right are self-righteous and have made up religion, so it’s no surprise that we repeat this,” Scarborough said. This Christian […]
The lie at the heart of America’s civic religion
Americans are generally optimistic people. Embarkation on a hostile uncharted continent requires a positive outlook on the world. This optimism has roots among Americans far beyond the frontier and can be found in American music, literature, and theater. Foreigners, friend and foe alike, have long noted this characteristic. British comedian Stephen Fry once said, “If […]
Religion, Age, Instagram, And More
bachelor Season 28 is already six episodes in, but thanks to some quality one-on-one time, we still get to know more about Joey Graziadei’s amazing group of women. Episode six took the 28-year-old and 10 remaining women to Montreal, Canada, where he took Kelsey Toussaint on a sickeningly romantic date that ended with a rose. […]