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From CT Entertainment

A Christian music veteran discusses a new album and his long-time struggle with alcohol.

Dave Urbanski

This Is Our City

A cancer diagnosis inspired Kim Newlen to create something beautiful for other women.

Nathan Clarke

From Her.meneutics

Why Christians, of all people, must call a truce and support moms—no matter their parenting style.

Elrena Evans

Photo by Gage Skidmore / Flickr

Speaking Out
How Mitt Romney Could Pitch Himself as Mormon Freedom Fighter
The Republican presidential candidate can appeal to evangelicals by standing against global persecution.
Judd Birdsall

Photo by DAVID O' NEILL / DKIMAGES

Archaeology
Sensation Before Scholarship: Gospel Fragment Tantalizes Experts
Previous forgeries make announcements of new archeological discoveries difficult to believe.
Gordon Govier

Wilson's Bookmarks
Brief reviews of 'On the Meaning of Sex,' 'The Dickens Dictionary,' and 'Henry Ossawa Tanner'
John Wilson
From Her.meneutics
I'm Not Julia: Why Obama's American Woman Doesn't Speak for Me
By the government's estimate, women are best when they live life alone. Not so fast.
Gina Dalfonzo
News
Why Jerry Falwell Sr. Isn't Rolling In His Grave over Romney's Liberty Invitation
And what the university's invitation to the Mormon candidate says about evangelical political engagement.
Karen Swallow Prior
News
How Evangelicals Have Shifted in Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage
And what President Obama's announcement could mean politically and legally.
Tobin Grant and Sarah Pulliam Bailey

Earlier: President's Evolution Is Over: Obama Commits to Supporting Same-Sex Marriage
From Her.meneutics
Mourning with Those Who Mourn on Mother's Day
How do you weep alongside the weeping woman while you have a happy, healthy baby bouncing on your hip?
Courtney Reissig, guest blogger

Church Sues Former Member for Online Criticisms
Oregon woman's blog alleges her former church commits spiritual abuse.
Plane Crashes En Route To Acquire The Fire, Killing Four
Sole survivor is daughter of Ron Luce, founder of Teen Mania Ministries.
Judge: Child Abuse Laws Do Not Infringe Pastor’s Rights
Wisconsin pastor convicted of conspiracy to commit child abuse had argued his conviction violated his right to religious freedom.
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Time’s Breast-Feeding Cover Adds Fuel to the Mommy Wars
Why Christians, of all people, must call a truce and support moms—no matter their parenting style.
I'm Not Julia: Why Obama's American Woman Doesn't Speak for Me
By the government's estimate, women are best when they live life alone. Not so fast.
Mourning with Those Who Mourn on Mother’s Day
How do you weep alongside the weeping woman while you have a happy, healthy baby bouncing on your hip?
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Obama Campaign Taps Young Adviser, Michael Wear, for Faith Outreach
A 23-year-old executive assistant in the White House faith-based office will head the campaign's faith outreach.
After Meeting with Black Southern Baptists, Richard Land Apologizes Again over Trayvon Martin Comments
The Southern Baptist leader said he has sent a personal letter to President Obama seeking forgiveness.
Some Express Concern over Exclusivity in Politics and Prayer
Who was involved in National Day of Prayer events?
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'God Bless America' . . . With a Bang
Bullet points from Bobcat Goldthwait’s new gunpowder black “comedy”
'Broadway Is Having Its First Faith Moment'
With 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' 'Godspell,' and more, marketing ramps up for people of faith
Russell Crowe to Board the Ark
Academy Award winner to play Noah in Darren Aronofsky's film of the same name
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[monday \| 05.14.12] How Mitt Romney Could Pitch Himself as Mormon Freedom Fighter Sensation Before Scholarship: Gospel Fragment Tantalizes Experts	[friday \| 05.11.12] Why Jerry Falwell Sr. Isn't Rolling In His Grave over Romney's Liberty Invitation How Evangelicals Have Shifted in Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage
[thursday \| 05.10.12] Private Faith and Public Policy: Where Obama and Santorum Agree Why You Should Eavesdrop on Your Neighbors Supreme Court Decision on Religion Upends Campus Religious Groups	[wednesday \| 05.09.12] President's Evolution Is Over: Obama Commits to Supporting Same-Sex Marriage Should We Stop Child Placement Programs if We're Required to Work with Same-Sex Couples? Forced Out: Pastors' Fight and Flight Letters to the Editor
[tuesday \| 05.08.12] Woody Guthrie's God and Country Dollars and Moral Sense: What Money Can't Buy A Holy Conversation: Should Christians Seek to Bless Their Muslim Neighbors?	[monday \| 05.07.12] Why Women Hear God More Than Men Do Is the Lord's Prayer a Christian Prayer?

After Obama’s Decision on Marriage, Call to Pastors
Mr. Obama has reached out to Mr. Wallis, Mr. Hunter and three other ministers for telephone prayer sessions and discussions about the intersection of religion and public policy. (The New York Times)
Opinion: Same-Sex Marriage Makes a Lot of Sense
... If you share the pragmatic-and-therapeutic-usefulness presupposition of individual autonomy on a social scale. (Michael Horton, Out of the Horse's Mouth)
Romney Woos Evangelicals at Liberty University
Speaking at Liberty University, Mitt Romney sought to quell concerns among evangelical voters by offering a forceful defense of Christian values and faith in public life. (The New York Times)
Echoing Out of Texas, a Voice of China Freedom
Bob Fu, a Chinese-born pastor who started the dissident group ChinaAid, was instrumental in calling attention to the plight of the activist Chen Guangcheng. (The New York Times)
New Arizona law allows religious employers to exclude birth control from insurance plans
Supporters call measure a protection for religious freedom; critics call it an attack on women. (NY Daily News)
House panel OKs allowing chaplains to oppose gays
The House Armed Services Committee has voted to protect servicemembers, especially chaplains, from persecution for opposing the presence of gays in the military. (Army Times)

State Supreme Court rules 'personhood' initiative petition void
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Monday ruled that an initiative petition to have personhood declared at conception is void and called the measure unconstitutional. As a result, it will not appear on the ballot. (Tulsa World)
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams to Resign at End of Year
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Rowan Williams, announced on Friday that he will step down at the end of year to take up a position as master of Cambridge University’s Magdalene College. (The New York Times)
Dublin patron saint's heart stolen in cathedral raid
Irish police puzzled by latest in series of bizarre thefts of religious artefacts from churches (The Independent)
Washington may become first to require insurance to cover abortion
At a time when many states are making it harder for women to get abortions, Washington state appears headed in the opposite direction. (Associated Press)
Abortion investigation: Health Secretary Andrew Lansley to report clinics and doctors to police
Doctors filmed agreeing to abortions based on gender; "I don't ask questions," doctor tells pregnant woman (The Telegraph)
Schools work to balance gay, religious rights
Dozens of colleges have scrutinized how on-campus Christian groups operate after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowed a law school to deny funding to a Christian group that would not admit gays. (Associated Press)