Before I begin, I want to clarify some terminology. I have found numerous, very different definitions of the word “theocracy” while researching for this post. Dictionary.com gave the broadest definition: “1. A government ruled by or subject to religious authority. 2. A state so governed.” That’s the one I’m using.
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If you’re expecting a post about Pat Robertson’s call for the assassination of Hugo Chavez, you’re going to be disappointed. There are already some very good posts about that here and here if that’s what you’re looking for. This post is something else entirely. This is a post by a man who […]
The overwhelmingly Catholic (94%) Kingdom of Spain deserves recognition this week for showing some real cojones recently. The Spanish government has taken two steps in as many weeks that are in direct conflict with the teachings and policies of the Vatican.
First, gay marriage was legalized at the end of June, and the […]
July 1, 2005 is a date that will probably not be recorded in the history books. However, it may well turn out to have been a major turning point in American government. Sandra Day O’Connor, moderate Supreme Court Justice, frequent swing vote and protector of the establishment clause, announced her retirement, giving George […]
The phrase “so help me god” is a routine part of the American system of government. It is found in oaths of office. It is found in our courtrooms. Where it is not found is in the Constitution. In fact, the word “god” is not present at all. Article II, […]
