Category Archives: separation of church and state

Florida’s Amendment 8 Sounds a Lot Like Religion on the Dole

Posted on October 19, 2012 by politicaloptic

Amendment 8 on this November’s Florida ballot is labeled by its authors the Religious Freedom Amendment. The amendment, which would reverse key language of the Florida constitution on the separation of church and state, has the full-throated support of the … Continue reading →

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Religious Liberty, or the Prerogatives of the Bishops?

Posted on June 7, 2012 by politicaloptic

The American bishops of the Catholic church have a problem with their parishioners, who tend to be pragmatic about how they apply Church principles. The divide between dogma and actual practice is perhaps best exemplified by the split over birth control. The hierarchy condemns … Continue reading →

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Rick Santorum’s Theology

Posted on March 7, 2012 by politicaloptic

Whatever Rick Santorum’s fate may be in the presidential sweepstakes, it’s obvious that he has risen to prominence by promoting a theology that resonates with the far right. Guided by its assumptions, Santorum has offered a religious critique of mainstream secular culture. … Continue reading →

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