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Tod Lindberg: Religion, Politics, and Foreign Policy
One Nation: Religion & Politics

Tod Lindberg: Religion, Politics, and Foreign Policy

Political philosopher Tod Lindberg, author of "The Political Teachings of Jesus," reflects on the role of values in presidential approaches to foreign policy and how to translate ethics into policy.

Posted: May 13th, 2009  Comments: 0   Views: 1,978   
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Shaun Casey: The Making of a Catholic President
One Nation: Religion & Politics

Shaun Casey: The Making of a Catholic President

Shaun Casey, author of THE MAKING OF A CATHOLIC PRESIDENT: KENNEDY VS NIXON 1960, talks with Kim Lawton about religion's role in the 1960 presidential race.

Posted: May 4th, 2009  Comments: 3   Views: 1,894   
(5 votes)
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May 1, 2009: Religion and Obama’s First 100 Days

May 1, 2009: Religion and Obama’s First 100 Days

Faith-based organizations are making their own assessments of the president's first 100 days. Some see a chance for new partnerships. Others say religious outreach hasn't been inclusive enough.

Posted: May 1st, 2009  Comments: 5   Views: 4,083   
(5 votes)
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Jim Wallis: A New White House Relationship
One Nation: Religion & Politics

Jim Wallis: A New White House Relationship

Sojourners founder Jim Wallis, a member of the president’s faith advisory council, talks about the new access religious moderates and liberals have to the White House.

Posted: Apr 29th, 2009  Comments: 0   Views: 2,306   
(3 votes)
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Joshua DuBois:  On Faith-Based Hiring Controversy
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Joshua DuBois: On Faith-Based Hiring Controversy

At the “Mobilization to End Poverty” conference in Washington on April 27, 2009, Joshua DuBois, director of the White House faith-based office, was asked how the administration will deal with faith-based hiring discrimination.

Posted: Apr 27th, 2009  Comments: 13   Views: 2,896   
(1 votes)
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January 16, 2009: Martin Luther King’s Dream and Obama

January 16, 2009: Martin Luther King’s Dream and Obama

In this historic week, connections between Barack Obama and Martin Luther King Jr. are inevitable. Some see the inauguration as a testament to the sacrifice of Rev. King and a powerful expression of hope.

Posted: Jan 16th, 2009  Comments: 15   Views: 10,484   
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