Piety & Politics

Separation, Please

webmaster — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:24:05 +0000

The Reverend Barry Lynn is executive director of the watchdog organization Americans United for Church and State. He is interviewed by Ron A. Lindsay, Legal Director of the Center for Inquiry / Office of Public Policy in Washington Music Portal, D.C. — EDS. Free Inquiry: In your book Piety and Politics: The Right-Wing Assault on Religious [...]

Conservatives Sifting Through the Ashes of Last Tuesday’s Overwhelming Electoral Defeat

webmaster — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:38:39 +0000

In an election-eve communication, the Reverend Donald Wildmon, the founder and chairman of the American Family Association, sent an email to his supporters urging them to get out and vote “for the sake of our children and grandchildren.” The email continued, “It is not merely control of Congress that will be decided … but also [...]

Religious right’s agenda endangers liberty, author says

webmaster — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:36:05 +0000

Religious conservatives’ interjection of their view of Bible-based values into American civic and political life is leading to an erosion of constitutional protections for everyone, according to Barry Lynn, executive director of theWashington-based Americans United for the Separation of Church and State. Lynn is being criticized by some conservative Christian leaders for trying to “bully” churches [...]

The Al Franken Show

webmaster — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 15:42:48 +0000

Air America Radio

The Ron Reagan Show

webmaster — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 15:29:01 +0000

AM-710 KIRO, Seattle, Washington

This Is America

webmaster — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 16:34:15 +0000

Host Dennis Wholey talks with Rev. Barry W. Lynn, Executive Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State as well as author of the new book “Piety and Politics”.

Late Mornings with Jeff Schechtman

webmaster — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 15:14:27 +0000

AM-1440 KVON, Wine Country News and Talk, Napa Valley, California

The Diane Rehm Show

webmaster — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 18:49:42 +0000

WAMU 88.5 FM, American University Radio. Barry and David Kuo will discuss the faith-based initiative.

Countdown: ‘Tempting Faith’ Analysis

webmaster — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:31:52 +0000

Rev. Barry Lyn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, talks to “Countdown” host Keith Olbermann about the allegations in “Tempting Faith.”

Countdown

webmaster — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 21:11:55 +0000

with Keith Olbermann, MSNBC

Colson’s complaint

webmaster — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:14:23 +0000

Those opposed to faith-based prison projects are blind to the threat of terrorism in the “homeland” from former inmates who have converted to Islam while in America’s prisons, Charles Colson charged in one of his recent BreakPoint commentaries. Stung by a federal district court judge’s recent decision that his InnerChange Freedom Initiative, a faith-based prison [...]

The Bill Press Show

webmaster — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:33:32 +0000

Sirius Satellite Radio, Sirius Left 146

The O’Reilly Factor: Culture War

webmaster — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:39:58 +0000

O’REILLY: In the “Culture War” segment tonight: A traditionalist like me feels that secular progressives are a danger to the country. But, to be fair, on the other side, the S.P.s say the Christian right is the real problem. Joining us now from Washington, Reverend Barry Lynn, the author of the brand-new book “Piety in [...]

Publishers Weekly

webmaster — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:07:30 +0000

“… Lynn has a significant stake in the battle for religious freedom, arguing that church-state separation has fostered 'religious diversity and vitality' — fundamentalism included.… Religious freedom, Lynn asserts, means the 'right to worship or not worship as you see fit,' not a government obligation to boost religion.… In this political season, Lynn offers a sound alternative for Democratic leaders, who have sought to bridge perceived "values deficits" with religion instead of what the party ostensibly stands for: 'a commitment to civil rights, civil liberties and economic justice.'”

On The Mark

webmaster — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:48:33 +0000

with Norman Mark, K News Radio, KNWZ-AM 970, AM 1140, Palm Spring, California

The O’Reilly Factor

webmaster — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:30:54 +0000

Fox News Channel

Booklist Review

webmaster — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 21:14:51 +0000

“An ordained minister now heading an organization aimed at protecting the separation between church and state, Lynn brings passion and a broad perspective to the national debate swirling around this issue.… Lynn examines school prayer, gay rights, the teaching of intelligent design, and faith-based initiatives as leading issues in the current turmoil between concerns about American morality and secular government.… Whatever readers’ religious or political beliefs, they will appreciate Lynn’s well-considered examination of this contentious issue.”

October 8, 3-5 pm

webmaster — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 18:23:59 +0000

Columbus, Ohio Religion & Politics Panel Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center 77 S. High St. Columbus, OH

The Morning Show

webmaster — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 16:15:09 +0000

with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, WDRC-AM 1360, Connecticut

The Michael Medved Show

webmaster — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 14:29:33 +0000

Syndicated nationally

The Lynne Breidenbach Show

webmaster — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 11:00:20 +0000

WTWB-AM 1570, Tampa, Florida

The Paul Edwards Program

webmaster — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 10:55:51 +0000

WLQV-AM 1500, Detroit

The Lynn Woolley Show

webmaster — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 10:50:38 +0000

Capital Media Group

The Doug Kellett Show

webmaster — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 10:45:56 +0000

WRCG-AM 1420, Columbus, Georgia

The Scott Thomas Radio Show

webmaster — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 10:40:10 +0000

Salem Radio Chicago, WYLL-AM 1160

The Morning Bulletin

webmaster — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 10:35:27 +0000

KBUL-AM 970, Billings, Montana

Midday Utah

webmaster — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 10:30:39 +0000

with Blair Feulner, KPCW 91.9 FM, 88.1 FM, Park City, Utah

Mother Jones Radio

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with Angie Coiro, Air America Radio

Alan Colmes Radio Show

webmaster — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 10:20:59 +0000

Fox News Radio

Falwell acknowledges ‘tongue-in-cheek’ comment about Hillary Clinton and the devil

webmaster — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 20:08:55 +0000

The Rev. Jerry Falwell acknowledged on Sunday saying that if Hillary Rodham Clinton were the Democrats’ presidential nominee in 2008, it would motivate conservative evangelical Christians to oppose her more than if the devil himself were running. Falwell said in a telephone interview that his comments to several hundred pastors and religious activists at the “Value [...]

October 8, 7-8 pm

webmaster — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:00:00 +0000

Columbus, Ohio Speech and book signing St. John’s Church of Christ 59 E. Mound St. Columbus, OH This is a free event.

October 14-15

webmaster — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:30:13 +0000

Washington, DC ACLU National Membership Meeting Theme: Church/State Plenary Marriott Wardman Park 2660 Woodley Road, NW Washington DC 20008

October 17, 8 pm

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New York City Panel discussion on “America’s War on Sex” 92nd Street YMCA 1395 Lexington Ave. New York, NY More Information

October 22, 9 am

webmaster — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 09:00:52 +0000

Providence, Rhode Island Darrell West Lecture Series on politics and religion Central Congregational Church 296 Angell St. Providence, RI This is a free event.

October 23, 5:30-7:00 pm

webmaster — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 08:00:03 +0000

Boston, Massachusetts Kennedy Library Forum on Religion and Politics The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Columbia Point Boston, MA More Information

November 6, 4 pm

webmaster — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:00:29 +0000

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Religion and Politics Forum Farber Hall University South Dakota Vermillion, SD This is a free event.

November 8, 9:30-11 am

webmaster — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 06:00:07 +0000

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Political Awareness Series Milwaukee Jewish Federation 7360 N. Santa Monica Blvd. Milwaukee, WI This is a free event.

Contact Barry W. Lynn

webmaster — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 19:28:03 +0000

The Piety & Politics site has been updated to include a form that can be used to send email to Barry W. Lynn

Piety & Politics Special Book Excerpt

webmaster — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:00:20 +0000

I had been working for Americans United for Separation of Church and State for just a few days and was still packing up things from a job in Hanover, N.H., when my wife handed me an ad from USA Today that nearly made me spill my coffee. It was October of 1992, and the presidential election was less than a month away. The ad in question was headlined “Christian Beware: Do Not Put the Economy Ahead of the Ten Commandments.” It went on to attack then Arkansas governor Bill Clinton for his stands on social issues and concluded with this question: “How then can we vote for Bill Clinton?” [...]

Group issues warning to churches on election activity

webmaster — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 21:18:21 +0000

A group that advocates for the separation of church and state said Monday it plans to send letters to all churches in Pennsylvania and 10 other states warning that their tax-exempt status could be jeopardized if they endorse political candidates. Americans United for Separation of Church and State said it is focusing on eight states where [...]

I.R.S. Eyes Religious Groups as More Enter Election Fray

webmaster — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 21:01:41 +0000

With midterm elections less than two months away, Christian conservatives are enlisting churches in eight battleground states to register voters, gather crowds for rallies and distribute voters’ guides comparing the candidates’ stands on issues that conservatives consider ”family values.” This election year, however, the religious conservatives are facing resistance [...]

webmaster — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:06:52 +0000

The table of contents for the forthcoming book, Piety & Politics has been posted.

Kirkus Reviews

webmaster — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 14:16:05 +0000

“The author calmly demonstrates the twisted logic and outright hypocrisy of the right…. While his opponents in the ‘culture war’ relentlessly fan the passions of their followers, offering the faithful a self-image of persecution and martyrdom, Lynn maintains a reasonable demeanor, largely foregoing cheap shots and one-liners.… Essential reading.”

Kate Michelman

webmaster — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 14:15:50 +0000

“The rise of the Religious Right as a political force has placed the separation of church and state at grave risk. Perhaps never before in American history has a liberty so important been so imperiled. Piety & Politics offers a compelling analysis of both the gravity of the danger and the hypocrisy behind it – [...]

Nadine Strossen

webmaster — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 14:14:42 +0000

“Piety & Politics is written by a member of the clergy who is also a prominent civil libertarian. Relying on common sense, as well as his expertise, Barry Lynn convincingly makes the essential point that mixing religion and government does not benefit religion. His sense of humor in detailing his decades-long engagement in the ‘culture [...]

Phil Donahue

webmaster — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 14:14:25 +0000

“This book is for the millions of proud Americans who are believers in a personal faith, freely chosen, and who wish to be left alone by the pretentious patriots who talk to God every day (and God talks back). God bless Barry Lynn, a man of certified religious belief, who wishes nothing more than allegiance [...]

Ron Reagan

webmaster — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 14:10:31 +0000

“For too long, quasi-Christian forces on the far right of the political spectrum have been bullying courts, legislators, and ordinary Americans under the guise of defending American values and religious freedom. It’s high time that someone from the real religious community stood up to them. Hats off to the Reverend Barry Lynn for pushing back [...]

About Barry W. Lynn

webmaster — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 18:15:05 +0000

The Rev. Barry W. Lynn has served since 1992 as executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, a Washington, D.C.-based organization dedicated to the preservation of the Constitution’s religious liberty provisions. In addition to his work as a long-time activist and lawyer in the civil liberties field, Lynn is an ordained minister [...]

About Piety & Politics

webmaster — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 14:58:52 +0000

In his new book, Piety & Politics: The Right-Wing Assault on Religious Freedom, the Rev. Barry W. Lynn explains why the Religious Right’s dream for America is a nightmare. “The author calmly demonstrates the twisted logic and outright hypocrisy of the right….While his opponents in the ‘culture war’ relentlessly fan the passions of their followers, offering [...]

The Michelangelo Signorile Show

webmaster — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 10:56:14 +0000

Sirius OutQ Radio, Channel 106