The source texts
Nothing here rests on what someone says a text means. Each source below is free to read in full. Pick one to see every question where it is cited.
The Bible153 questionsQuestions where the Hebrew Bible and New Testament are cited directly, with chapter and verse.The Torah & Talmud70 questionsQuestions drawing on Jewish law and teaching: the Torah, the prophets, the Talmud, and rabbinic tradition.The Quran & Hadith65 questionsQuestions where the Quran, the Hadith, and Islamic jurisprudence are cited on governance, justice, and mercy.Buddhist Teachings73 questionsQuestions where Buddhist precepts, the Dhammapada, and the sutras are brought to bear.The U.S. Constitution147 questionsQuestions that turn on the text of the Constitution and its amendments.The Declaration of Independence8 questionsQuestions where the Declaration's principles and grievances are cited directly.The Federalist Papers15 questionsQuestions where Madison, Hamilton, and Jay's arguments for the Constitution are quoted.Supreme Court Cases101 questionsQuestions that hinge on a named Supreme Court decision, from Yick Wo to this term.