Politics+Current Affairs

Why Chile’s Churches Are Under Attack as Pope Francis Visits
Evangelical and Catholic churches targeted by radical members of a largely Christian indigenous group.
Does the Church’s First Spiritual Abuse Verdict Give Critics a New Weapon?
We emulate Jesus when we expose abuse. But dividing it into special categories may do more harm than good.
Why We Need to Talk about Trump’s Haiti Remarks
Christians can expand their compassion by looking at the deeper story of development and immigration.
The Religious Conflict at the Heart of Our Culture Wars
How theological differences over sex have fueled some of the bitterest political fights of the past century and more.
My Undocumented Boyfriend’s Parents Taught Me True Hospitality
I was welcomed by my future in-laws who were unwelcome in my own country.
Moody Bible President and COO Both Resign, Provost Retires
Board unanimously decides "it is time for a new season of leadership."
Does 1 Huge New Church in Egypt Make Up for Troubles with 24 Small Ones?
Government says worship in hundreds of unregistered churches is allowed. Will neighbors agree?
The Top 50 Countries Where It’s Most Dangerous to Follow Jesus (2018)
If trends continue, North Korea will no longer be the world’s worst persecutor of Christians.
Who Are You Without Your Props?
Why your identity isn’t rooted in possessions and appearances.
Richard Stearns Is Leaving World Vision
Longest-serving leader will retire this year with Christian relief organization poised to help millions more than before.
Latino Churches Fear Impact of Homeland Security Decisions
US removes deportation protections from largely evangelical group of 200,000 Salvadorans.
Swipe Right for Jesus
How Tinder helped me come to terms with my evangelical identity.
US Adds Pakistan to List of Religious Freedom Violators in Belated Report
This year’s State Department rankings come six weeks after the new congressional deadline.
What Tim Keller and Michael Gerson Want You to Know About How America Spends Its Money
“It’s possible for a church with deep resources for doing good to get co-opted by nationalism. I don’t want that to happen now.”
The 8 People Americans Trust More Than Their Local Pastor
Despite hitting another record low in Gallup assessment, clergy are still seen as more honest and ethical than 13 other professions.
CT’s 25 Most-Read Stories on the Persecuted Church
ISIS bombs Egyptian churches, Russia restricts religious freedom, Nepal criminalizes conversion, and more.
‘Do Not Be Discouraged’: YouVersion Bible App Tops 300 Million Downloads
Ten verses get shared every second on the world’s most-clicked Scripture program. Here are the most popular of 2017.
Why Christians Refused Jakarta Governor’s Outdoor Christmas Celebration
For Indonesian believers, top court’s change to religious ID card rules was a much better gift.
Who Evangelicals Lost in 2017
Remembering Nabeel Qureshi, R. C. Sproul, Peter Berger, Haddon Robinson, and others.
FEMA: Churches Flooded by Harvey Can Receive Aid
Agency revises guidelines due to last year's biggest Supreme Court religious freedom case.

Top Story May 8, 2024

Yes, Paul Really Taught Mutual Submission
Yes, Paul Really Taught Mutual Submission
Why Wayne Grudem’s interpretation of Ephesians 5:21 is untenable.
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