Religious Short Takes

Taking Life's Final Exit

Excellent article on why dying people speak of taking journeys is anyone's guess.

Religious Right Stronger Than Ever

The Christian Coalition has a firm grip on the GOP leaders.

'Under God' Under a Technicality

Michael Newdow disputed the court's conclusion that he lacked standing because he had no legal interests at stake in the case. When his daughter’s class is led in an observance of loyalty to a nation under God, Newdow said, "My daughter's told that I'm wrong (in my beliefs) every day in the public schools."