Category - martin marty

Examining fundamentalism in Europe

Martin E. Marty — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:16:50 +0100

A pioneer in the global study of the phenomenon of fundamentalism, commentator and scholar Martin E. Marty reflects on the changing patterns of religious life as they have impacted Europe recently.

Idolatry, the American way?

Martin E. Marty — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:48:30 +0100

Have many American Christians forgotten the distinction between discipleship and partisanship, asks Martin E. marty, looking at some authors who unpack the complex relationship between Christian faith and political reality.

The Obama preacher controversy

Simon Barrow — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:09:39 +0000

The former pastor of Barack Obama has been accused of extremism for his views on 9/11, the US and terrorism. But he has been defended by a leading moderate commentator.

A transatlantic view on Williams and Sharia

Martin E. Marty — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:41:57 +0000

Doyen US religion commentator Martin Marty gives an American perspective on the argument about civil and religious law sparked by Rowan Williams.

A transatlantic view on Williams and Sharia

Martin E. Marty — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:40:55 +0000

Doyen US religion commentator Martin Marty gives an American perspective on the argument about civil and religious law sparked by Rowan Williams.