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Matters of Religion

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It’s Time for the Catholic Church to Distribute the Loaves

by Jorge Meave Jr.

One State Under Whose God?

by David R. Brockman

‘Fake’ Christian? Or Faithful?

by David R. Brockman

Muslim-American banner at the Texas Democratic Convention. Jun 18, 2016

The Gospel According to Texas Democrats

Governor Greg Abbott said we wouldn't hear the 'word of God' at the Texas Democratic Convention. He was wrong.

by David R. Brockman

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Loon Star State: Office of the Head Christian

by Ben Sargent

Ted Cruz Jun 02, 2016

The Radical Theology That Could Make Religious Freedom a Thing of the Past

Even devout Christians should fear these influential leaders' refusal to separate church and state.

by David R. Brockman

little girl in flower dress May 20, 2016

Eye on Texas: Austin’s Chapels

by Liz Moskowitz

Anti-Muslim protesters. May 18, 2016

The Real Real Muslims of Texas

by Amanda Quraishi

Tom Mechler May 13, 2016

Church and State Stay Cozy at Texas GOP Convention

by David R. Brockman

A huge American flag hangs behind the stage of a Plano megachurch. Apr 13, 2016

How Texas Politicians Bungle the Bible

Long before Jeff Sessions used Romans 13 to justify stripping children from their parents, it was already the go-to verse for Texas pols seeking to defend all sorts of questionable policies.

by David R. Brockman

Border activists gathered in advance of Pope Francis' Papal Mass in Juarez to speak out against the abuse and exploitation of immigrants in the United States. Feb 17, 2016

Border Activists Gather To Send ‘Immigrant Lives Matter’ Message Before Papal Mass

by Lorenzo Holt

Robert Lloyd, a WilCo constable candidate. Dec 03, 2015

WilCo Candidate Won’t Settle ‘Religious Test’ Lawsuit

Robert Lloyd says commissioners asked him about his views on abortion and same-sex marriage for a constable appointment.

by John Wright

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