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Why Married Sex Is Social Justice
It’s not only a solid biblical model—it’s also good for human flourishing.
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D. L. Mayfield: ‘What If I Made Everything Worse?'
The writer and activist asks hard questions about her time living among refugees.
Porn Is More Criticized and More Popular Than Ever
There are so many problems with porn; it’s hard to pick just one.
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Andy Crouch: Stop Engaging 'The Culture,' Because It Doesn't Exist
We should spend more time loving our flesh-and-blood neighbor.
Manny Pacquiao, Championship Boxer, Has a New Opponent: Philippine Poverty
Why the prize fighter is entering politics in his home country.
As UK Votes 'In' or 'Out' on EU, Christians Have Two Tasks
Today, the United Kingdom decides on its European Union membership. Tomorrow, the most important role of Christians begins.
Who’s Who of Trump’s ‘Tremendous’ Faith Advisers
The Republican candidate finally names his campaign’s evangelical connections.
Why Google and BuzzFeed Need the Church
When big corporations make big moral decisions, where is the church’s voice?
Tim Keller and John Inazu: How Christians Can Bear Gospel Witness in an Anxious Age
Our confidence in the gospel spurs us to serve our communities, not to shrink back when they decide they no longer need us.
Orthodox Will Hold Humbled Yet Historic Council in Crete
Patriarchs disagree over how many disputes—out of centuries' worth—to tackle in 10 days.
Cox Killing Shows Why Brexit and Trump-Clinton Need 'Civil' Religion
Disagreement without division must be possible in UK and US politics. Christians can get us there.
Is Understanding Trump's Appeal My Pastoral Calling?
How a trip to the polls revealed my spiritual blind spot.
As SBC Backs Refugee Resettlement, World Relief Leader Resigns
Southern Baptists vote to encourage compassion, while Stephan Bauman reveals next move.
Grieving Together: How Orlando's Hispanic Evangelicals Are Reaching Out
A local pastor shares on-the-ground efforts to pray for, comfort, and serve their LGBT neighbors.
Southern Baptists Repudiate the Confederate Flag
(UPDATED) SBC is first of three evangelical groups seeking racial unity after Ferguson and Charleston.
My Marriage to an Undocumented Immigrant
I lived with the threat of my husband’s deportation. Here’s what I learned about immigration.
A Tale of Two Billy Graham Statues
Dual delays on efforts to honor 'America's pastor,' while researchers rank his admiration in 30 countries.
The Stanford Rape Victim Said the Words I Couldn’t
Why we all should pay attention to her bold account.
Can You Name All Ten Commandments? If Not, This (and 18 Other Questions) Could Get You Deported
Take this quiz of Christian trivia faced by converts from Islam seeking asylum in the UK.
I’m a Woman Who Got Kicked Out of Women’s Bathrooms
Our zealous policing of gender norms can have unintended and hurtful consequences.

Top Story April 25, 2024

If This Ain’t Country, Expand Your Canon
If This Ain’t Country, Expand Your Canon
Beyoncé’s right. Whether listening to Cowboy Carter or reading theology, diversity is a good thing.

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