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Repeating it Makes it So: How Rick Perry Equates Gays and Christians in “Strong” Ad
By now you’ve most likely seen Republican candidate Rick Perry’s most recent presidential 2012 campaign ad “Strong.” If you haven’t seen it or grown tired of it yet, here it is: The ad has already inspired a number of parodies as well as criticism for what many perceive as a homophobic message. But little attention has … Continue reading
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It’s become a historical cliché that without the printing press, the Protestant Reformation would likely not have gotten off the ground. It’s not that the printing press caused the Reformation. Rather, the printing press not only allowed for the spread of Protestant ideas, but also allowed for a shift in power, from entrenched Church leadership … Continue reading
Yesterday, just in time for Pride,The Boston Globe ran an article titled “Canceled Mass outrages gays.” From the contents of the article, it seems to have been mis-titled. A more appropriate headline may have run, “Parish’s ‘All are welcome’ Mass outrages anonymous conservative Catholic bloggers.” Because the story the article actually tells is quite different. Susan … Continue reading
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- Hi folks. It's a new day for Religious Rhetorics. Our model up till now -- longer, more thorough posts -- was simply not sustainable for either of us time-wise, resulting in some serious blog neglect. So we're remaking the site -- the first sign of which is the new look. While our overall emphasis -- on religion, language, and the public sphere -- will remain the same, our format and approach will be shifting. In the upcoming days and weeks, look for shorter, hopefully snappier posts on current events, with more guests writers and more of an emphasis on your feedback -- in other words, a more interactive project.
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