Politics+Current Affairs

A Dying Child and a Living Hope
How prayer and friendship helped an expecting mother through a devastating fetal diagnosis.
Abortion Is Wrong. That’s Not Why Roe v. Wade Is Wrong.
A better case for overturning a bad Supreme Court precedent.
Let’s Quit the Tug-of-War over Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Legacy
How the German martyr’s example has been used—and abused—in American public discourse.
Our October Issue: Rethinking Vocation
Work is both “do what you love” and “do what you must.”
One Body, Many Parts: The Crucial Role of the ‘Faith-Based FEMA’ After Florence
Working alongside government agencies, Christian volunteers aid hurricane victims based on what each denomination does best.
Here’s Who Willow Creek Chose to Investigate Bill Hybels
Independent advisory group of four evangelical leaders—two women and two men—hope to complete work by early 2019.
The #MeToo Movement Has Educated Pastors. And Left Them with More Questions.
More pastors say they are addressing these issues from the pulpit. Still, half say they lack training in how to address sexual and domestic violence.
Myers-Briggs and Other Mirrors for the Soul
A new history of the ubiquitous personality test sheds light on what it can and can’t deliver.
David Foster Wallace Broke My Heart
Ten years after his suicide, I marvel at his genius but mourn the crushing burdens he carried.
China Mulls Major Restrictions on Online Ministries
Foreigners would be prohibited from providing “religious information” to mainland Chinese via the internet, according to draft rules.
China Bans Zion, Beijing’s Biggest House Church
Shut down after Sunday services, influential congregation had refused orders to install government surveillance cameras.
How a Confederate Memorial Became a Multiracial Worship Site
A two-year partnership of hundreds of Atlanta pastors brought the church together at an unlikely destination. Could more cities follow their lead?
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A Bill Banning Reparative Therapy Spurred an Unlikely Relationship
How a gay California lawmaker and the former head of the National Association of Evangelicals found common ground on a controversial piece of legislation.
The Philadelphia Eagles Get the ‘God Squad’ Treatment
A reporter’s inside look at the team’s Christian culture repeats some characteristic flaws of evangelical writing on sports.
Anne Graham Lotz: My Breast Cancer Is ‘Fuel for the Fire’
Diagnosed on anniversary of her husband’s death, Billy Graham’s daughter responds with prayer of famous missionary to India, Amy Carmichael.
What Are Evangelicals Afraid of Losing?
President Trump’s appeal to fear ignores that Christians seek first the Kingdom, not political favors.
The 11 Bible Verses Read at John McCain’s Memorial Services
One probably isn’t in your Bible.
Being Salt and Light in the Middle of a Twitter Mob
Social media can be a dark and divisive place. That doesn’t mean we should simply withdraw.
The Many Flavors of Latino Protestantism
Three sociologists look at the impact of this growing body of believers on the American church.
Bearing False Witness
Arab theologians advise Americans not to fear Islam’s alleged “permission to lie.”

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