Category Archives: Religion
What Luther Hath Not Wrought
A Harvard economist finds that the Protestant Reformation did not lead effect economic growth in the regions in Germany where it took hold: Many theories, most famously Max Weber’s essay on the ‘Protestant ethic,’ have hypothesized that Protestantism should have … Continue reading
Did Texas knowingly kill an innocent man?
It’s beginning to look that way. Two things really baffle me. First, how could any governor be comfortable carrying out a sentence that is, by definition, irreversible, when as in this case there’s still a shred of doubt about guilt? … Continue reading
Should Bin Laden Get the Death Penalty?
Via Halperin, I see Obama gave the politically safe answer. Of course, if you are manifestly against the death penalty in all cases, like me, then there’s no issue here. Ditto if you both approve of the death penalty and … Continue reading
Obama Supporter Excommunicated?
I’m not familiar with Douglas Kmiec’s work or his temperament, but something doesn’t smell right about his account of being denied communion after endorsing Obama. Kmiec is a prominent conservative (and pro-life) legal scholar whose support for Obama came as … Continue reading
Religion in Politics
Barack Obama is evidently sending out a mailer in Kentucky heavily emphasizing his Christian beliefs. As you can see, it makes Mike Huckabee’s PR folks seem subtle. In principle, I’m not opposed to religious appeals in political campaigns. Candidates already … Continue reading
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