Glenn Greenwald

Glenn Greenwald (1967–present) is an American journalist, author, and attorney best known for his reporting on government surveillance and civil liberties. While not primarily a scholar of religion or theology, Greenwald has contributed to debates about religious freedom and the intersection of faith and politics through his journalistic work. His writings have examined how religious beliefs influence political discourse, particularly regarding issues of war, civil rights, and government authority. Greenwald has critiqued both religious fundamentalism and secular authoritarianism, arguing for consistent principles of individual liberty regardless of religious or non-religious worldviews. His work on WikiLeaks and Edward Snowden's NSA revelations touched on themes of conscience and moral obligation that intersect with religious ethics. Though his primary focus remains on civil liberties and government transparency, his commentary occasionally addresses the role of religious institutions in democratic societies and the importance of protecting religious expression as a fundamental right.