Monthly Archives: February 2011

February 23, 2011

Religion in the Military

Peter Berger

There were two stories about the military chaplaincy in the February 8, 2011 issue of The Christian Century.  The first dealt with the disproportional representation of Evangelicals among chaplains today—33%, while the number of soldiers belonging to Evangelical churches is … Continue reading →

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February 16, 2011

Revolutionaries with American Passports

Peter Berger

On February 5, 2011, The New York Times carried a story about Eva Golinger, a lawyer from New York, in her thirties, who has become a fervent advocate for Hugo Chavez and his “Bolivarian revolution.” She came to Venezuela in … Continue reading →

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February 9, 2011

Some Personal Reflections on Same-Sex Marriage

Peter Berger

My recent post “Virginity, Polyamory and the Limits of Pluralism” provoked more comments than any previous one. Almost all the comments latched on to a single sentence: “Once you legitimate same-sex marriage, you open the door to any number of … Continue reading →

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February 2, 2011

Religious Double Citizenship

Peter Berger

In its January 25, 2011 issue, The Christian Century, the banner publication of liberal Protestantism, carried an interesting cover story (subscription required) by Amy Frykholm with the title “Double Belonging”. Not only did the cover contain a graphic illustration for … Continue reading →

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