Politics+Current Affairs

Church Attendance Plunges after Nepal Becomes a Secular State
Christians mostly welcomed new constitution. Nepal’s main trading partner did not.
Goodbye 'Bathroom Bill': Houston Voters Reject New LGBT Protections
Inspired by subpoenaed sermons, conservative Christians overturn HERO.
How a PTSD Diagnosis Can Help, and Harm
Psychological diagnoses can tell someone they are not alone. They can also be used to alienate even further.
Massive Survey Shows How US Christians Changed from 2007 to 2014
(UPDATED) The rich in faith get richer while the poor get poorer, according to Pew.
How Christians Can Flourish in a Same-Sex-Marriage World
By many accounts, orthodox Christians have lost the culture wars. How they can live well—not vanish—in a time of retreat.
Why Settle for the 'Wilberforce Option' When We Have Dr. King?
There is a model for cultural engagement that doesn't depend on power and privilege.
Coming to Terms with a Post-Christian World
Our culture is radically rejecting Christian faith; our response must be radical, too.
Faithfulness and Bridge-Building Go Together
Our cultural influence begins with faithfulness to the Cross and Resurrection of Christ.
Why Guatemala Elected an Evangelical Entertainer as Its New President
Voters hope Jimmy Morales will do better than the last two times they gave evangelicals the top job.
China Ends One-Child Policy, Adopts Two-Child Policy
(UPDATED) But Communist Party's shift does not address the root problem, say watchdog groups.
Why Presidential Candidates Can’t Ignore Black Lives Matter
And neither can Christians.
Ponder Christian Soldiers
A new web series on the experience of Christian soldiers.
We Should Expect Non-Christians to Share Our Morals
Both natural and civil law, as God designed, tell us why.
Crisis Averted: Christian Colleges Avoid Split over Same-Sex Marriage
Eastern Mennonite U and Goshen College leave CCCU, rather than cause more dissension.
John Danforth: I'm Not Absolutely Right, and You're Not Absolutely Wrong
The former senator and United Nations ambassador says religious people should be the leading voices for political compromise.
español
Gleanings: November 2015
Important developments in the church and the world.
Will Success Spoil Cuba’s Revival?
With relaxed travel rules, Cuban leaders wonder whether Americans will dampen their churches’ zeal.
español
A Church Welcome for the Tired, the Poor
How the refugee crisis makes for a beautiful gospel witness.
First Day of Prayer Draws Debate in One of Africa's Christian Nations
President of Zambia seeks solution to economic problems. Christians debate whether motive matters.
20 Questions: What Evangelicals Think of GMOs, Genetics, Fracking, and More
New Pew survey explores attitudes on science, including experimental drugs, animal testing, and space exploration.

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.

Enter The Vault

Vault

Browse our Full Library of online archives, including past issues of CT magazine.

Access the Archives