Category Archives: church and state

Yes, People Are Leaving Evangelical Churches Due To Politics

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Dave Bradley

This is the time of year when Christian Churches put on their finery and make a great show of the connection between what their beliefs and the reason that people are so joyful and full of anticipation. But this year … Continue reading →

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Chuck Cites Religious Liberty To Take Away Rights

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Well, you voted for him, Iowa. One of America’s most out of touch citizens just voted as one of America’s ruling elites to stop Congress from enshrining the right for a certain group of Americans to marry who they wish. … Continue reading →

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No High Five Today

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Dave Bradley

When it came Friday it was mostly about Reproductive Rights rallies. It has been incorporated into yesterday’s post. The major issue that Republicans are still dealing with is destroying Iowa’s once highly praised public school system. The plan is to … Continue reading →

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The Melding Of Church And State

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Dave Bradley

Many of the antics that the current president have been astounding, almost incomprehensible. But the visual from Monday night of the protestors being “cleared” so that the current president could make a symbolic gesture at the door of a Christian … Continue reading →

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Rude Pundit: Christ On A Crackpot

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Dave Bradley

A Pair of Dangerous Speeches from the Attorney General and Secretary of State. When republicans talk about religious freedom, I reach for the whiskey. – Stonekettle If you are like me, the happenings of the past month or so have … Continue reading →

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Reynolds And Church & State

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Will Iowa’s Governor defy the Constitution again this year? The First Amendment of the constitution: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the … Continue reading →

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What Prompts Excommunication?

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Dave Bradley

I sent this email to the bishop of the Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin. Since Catholic officials occasionally see fit to call out Catholic politicians for their stand if they favor abortion, I was curious what the Church stand is for … Continue reading →

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Ernst Embarrasses Iowa Again

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Wednesday evening Iowa’s own Joni Ernst proved once more that she neither understands issues nor has any idea what Iowans think when she introduced a bill to defund Planned Parenthood. In a video on HuffPost the commentator says that the … Continue reading →

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Wiccan Says Opening Prayer; Christian Response Is Childish

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Remember back in Civics or government class you learned that there was something described as “freedom of religion.” Most likely this concept was explained to you something like this: Our government has no power to establish one religious sect over … Continue reading →

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A Little Quiz About Religious Liberty

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Note: a very appropriate quiz for Easter considering the news of the week. by Meteor Blades reprinted from dailykos Seems like Indiana and Arkansas legislators have made now a good time to reprise this little quiz on religious freedom. Written … Continue reading →

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