In criticizing the Religious Right, Greg Boyd resurrects pietistic withdrawal.

Michael Gerson, recently resigned Bush speechwriter and adviser, on how evangelicals should comport themselves in the public square.

Plus: Rick Warren in Rwanda, James Meeks in a traffic run-in with Chicago police, UK debates multiculturalism, Jerry Falwell cleared of FEC complaint, and more articles from online sources around the world.

Plus: Benedict's first full day on the job, Microsoft backs down on gay-rights bill, and more articles from online sources around the world.

Plus: racist threats at Trinity International University, and Pope Benedict XVI begins his papacy.

Changing the law isn't enough.

Why does the word evangelical threaten so many people in our culture?

Conservative groups say this is why they pushed for Bush's re-election.

Campaign against filibusters sparks debate among Christians.

Five issues will test the strength and unity of Christian conservatives in the new term.

It is a unique political moment for Christian conservatives—or is it?

Plus: Civil unions to proceed in California, the battle for Christmas continues, and more articles from online sources around the world.

The next four years will not be a cake-walk for the pro-life, pro-family cause.

Moral issues bigger priority for voters than economy, terrorism, or war in Iraq. Nearly a quarter of voters identify themselves as evangelical/born-again.

Plus: Church of England's women bishops plan revealed, spanking ban defeated, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Activists say same-sex marriage ban, abortion limits, and judicial appointments top agenda.

Plus: More Christians react to Arafat's death, abortion debates in Australia and Kenya, and other stories from online sources around the world.

History offers warning and hope for our modern-day Christian populism.

President Bush needs evangelicals more than ever, but it's unclear how badly they want him for another four years.