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A spectre is haunting America

A spectre is haunting America, the spectre of theocracy: Presidential candidates are either citing scripture or dropping broad hints that they will govern as "people of faith". Chris Hedges on the Evangelical rebellion. Could you vote for a man who abides by Moronish wisdom? Recent contortions of presidential hopeful Mitt Romney show why faith should not trump reason in the public square. Garry Wills on Romney and JFK: The Difference. You think a Mormon candidate has troubles? Ever be the praises of Great Cthulhu of Tsathoggua and of him who may not be named! Running with Jesus: Why Mike Huckabee unnerves some political conservatives and evangelical Christians. GOP loses its life: A look at how a pro-abortion nominee would shatter Reagan’s coalition.