John D. Inazu (Duke): Between Liberalism and Theocracy. William P. Umphres (Virginia): "Justice is a Bad Idea for Christians": Religious Identity in Political Deliberation. Christoph Engel (Max Planck): Law as a Precondition for Religious Freedom. From Inside Catholic, Thomas D. Williams on the myth of religious tolerance. From TFP, Gustavo A. Solimeo on the dictatorship of equality: A Catholic perspective; and John Horvat on how to stop blasphemy — from the mouths of those who promote it. A review of The Church and the Libertarian by Christopher Ferrara. Jeffrey A. Tucker on why religious people struggle with economics. Where are religious conservatives when you need them? Religious conservatives profess to care about the poor, but when the poor need help most, they're nowhere in sight. How should Christians realize their obligations to the poor in a post-welfare state world? "Christian economics" meets the antiunion movement: Gary North, a prolific writer who applies biblical principles to economic issues and the free market, is an influential figure on the American far right. Submitting to the Christian Right: The press ignores the influence of religious conservatives on Republican lawmakers bent on curbing the rights of American women. A look at how the new Evangelical Left is pushing the bounds of Christianity. Theocracy in America: Should we be more worried about radical Islamists or Christian fundamentalists? Helen De Cruz wants to know. A review of The Religious Test: Why We Must Question the Beliefs of Our Leaders by Damon Linker. An interview with Robert Putnam and David Campbell, authors of American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us. Bruce Van Baren (Loyola): The Wall Comes Tumbling Down: The Establishment Clause Collides with School Choice. Emile Lester, author of Teaching about Religions, on how religions can be incorporated into a public school curriculum.
