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Boy Wrestles With Faith, Not Girl: Is it Christianity or Chivalry?
By David Gibson - Politics DailyThe case of the Iowa high school wrestler who cited his Christian beliefs in forfeiting a recent match against a girl in a state tournament seemed to be another one of those skirmishes in the culture wars that clearly pit religious tradition against modernity. The sophomore wrestler, Joel Northrup, said his decision to default his match against freshman Cassy Herkelman in the 112-pound class was based on his religious convictions -- he didn't think it was right for a boy to try to subdue a girl physically or to touch her so intimately. Even Cassy and her family said they respected Northrup's ...
Cops: Suspect Lists 'Redneck' as Religion
By Ben Muessig - AOL NewsYou know you're a redneck when the police report for your arrest reads like a Jeff Foxworthy joke. After being taken into custody, a 20-year-old man reportedly told cops in Florida that his religion is "redneck." Joshua Lee Joehlin of Texas told police in Bradenton that he is a follower of the "redneck" faith after being accused of engaging in a lewd and lascivious act with a minor, The Smoking Gun reports. ...
Why Elizabeth Edwards Left God Out of Her Last Goodbye
By David Gibson - Politics DailyA dying person's last words are often, and perhaps too easily, held out as the key to understanding all that went before, and so it has been with Elizabeth Edwards. Her final public message, posted on Facebook, was characteristically eloquent, to the point, and full of grace -- that last word being one that Edwards herself often invoked, and one that was often applied to her, especially as she bore up under so many trials, the last of them the cancer that claimed her life on Tuesday. But the opening line of her public farewell was especially notable for its careful phrasing (Edwards, who ...
Sarah Palin Skips Blue States on Book Tour
By Christopher Weber - Politics DailyDon't expect to see Sarah Palin in New York, Los Angeles or Seattle when her book tour launches later this month. The former Alaska governor will skip "blue states" in favor of stops mostly in the Midwest, South and Southwest when she hits the road to promote "America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag." The 16-city schedule kicks off Nov. 23 in Arizona and ramps up the day after Thanksgiving, the start of the Christmas shopping season. Other destinations include Oklahoma, Nebraska, Iowa and Texas. She'll be signing copies at major book outlets like Borders and Barnes & Noble ...
What Is Ron Johnson's Religion?
By Elizabeth Nolan Brown - Politics DailyMillionaire plastics manufacturer and political newcomer Ron Johnson is running for senator from Wisconsin as the Republican nominee against four-term Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about his life. What is Ron Johnson's religion? Johnson is Lutheran. What has Ron Johnson said about his faith? Johnson's campaign website says he "is pro-life, pro-family, and believes that freedom of religion doesn't mean freedom from religion. Ron will take these ...
What Is Russ Feingold's Religion?
By Elizabeth Nolan Brown - Politics DailyRuss Feingold is running for a fourth term as U.S. senator from Wisconsin against Republican political newcomer Ron Johnson. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about his life. What is Russ Feingold's religion? Feingold is Jewish. Where does Russ Feingold worship? Feingold is a member of Beth Hillel Temple in Kenosha, Wis. Was Russ Feingold born into Judaism, or did he convert? Feingold was born to a Jewish family. He is the grandson of Jewish immigrants from Russia and ...
What Is Christine O'Donnell's Religion?
By Elizabeth Nolan Brown - Politics DailyConservative advocate, political commentator and marketing consultant Christine O'Donnell is running as the Republican candidate for Delaware's 2010 U.S. Senate special election against Democrat Chris Coons. The contest has been one of the most-watched congressional races of the 2010 election season, in large part due to O'Donnell's tea party affiliation, her colorful (and disputed) record, and her attention-garnering statements. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about O'Donnell's ...
Why Is Brett Favre's Wife's Appeal to Faith a News Story?
By Paul Wachter - AOL NewsOPINION (Oct. 21) -- Well, technically it's an Associated Press story. But ESPN picks it up. Wait for it: Deanna was asked how she's handling the accusations against Brett Favre, who is being investigated by the NFL for allegedly sending suggestive messages and lewd photos to a woman who worked for the New York Jets. Deanna Favre says: "I'm handling this through faith." That's the whole story. No follow up. And that's the news? It certainly leaves far more questions than it answers. Does that mean Mrs. Favre is praying (and hoping) for some particular outcome? What might that be? Was she ...
Jogging With Jesus: Exercise Gets a Boost From the Man Upstairs
By Katie Drummond - AOL News(Oct. 7) -- Loving the lord can help some of America's least active citizens get their sweat on, according to a promising new study on the link between prayer and physical activity. A UCLA study of African-American women over the age of 60, who get the least activity of any race-sex demographic, concluded that adding Scripture reading and and prayer to workout programs spurred the women to move an extra three miles a week. More than 95 percent of African-Americans pray on a daily basis, so the strategy makes sense. "The rationale for this study is our belief that health promotion efforts ...
7 Politicians Who Claim God Is on Their Side
By David Knowles - AOL News
(Sept. 30) -- To hear them tell it, they're on a mission from God. This week, Delaware senatorial candidate Christine O'Donnell declared that God himself had a hand in her long pursuit to attain political office. "God continued to strengthen and empower us when, you know, his strength is perfected in our weakness," O'Donnell told the Christian Broadcasting Network. "Because you see that if it weren't for faith, when all logic said it's time to quite, we pursued, we marched on, because we knew God was not releasing us to quit." Whether or not you agree with O'Donnell's views, the belief ...
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