The December 2005 issue of Mother Jones Magazine has some outstanding articles about where the Christian Right is leading us. This issue is essential reading for anyone who needs a clear and concise overview of the Religious Right.
Baptists will be particularly interested in the article by Karen Houppert about the Intelligent Design vs. Evolution debate at Baylor University.
Everyone who is mystified by the plethora of right-wing organizations, think tanks and foundations will be interested in Frederick Clarkson's Expanding Universe -- the Religious Right's Orbits of Influence. This chart alone is worth the price of a year's subscription to the magazine.
John Sugg does a masterful job explaining the Reconstructionist influence that permeates the thought and influence of the Christian Right.
Adam Piore investigates the expansion of the Salem Communications radio empire.
Michael Reynolds traces the flow of some of the money that has been funding some of the activities of the Religious Right.
Susan Jacoby wrestles with the thorny question of the Original Intent of the framer's of the constitution. Her explanation makes a lot more sense than the mythology being published by David Barton.
There's a lot more in the printed copy than you'll be able to get online, so this one is definitely worth tracking down at the news stand.
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