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Auditing America's Political Integrity

The IRS scandal, Benghazi incidents, and the disappointment of dishonorable leadership.

The Shepherd

Michael Cromartie is guiding media elites into a more accurate view of conservative Christians.

The Real Value of a College Education

Why Christians might challenge the view of college as an investment

Russell Moore Elected as Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission President

Why the next voice of the Southern Baptists says he wants to speak with 'convictional kindness.'

Radical Proposal to Weed Out 'Fake Pastors' Splits Kenyans

Should courts vet clergy for integrity?

Should Christians Pursue Prenatal Testing?

New tests present pregnant women with more options.

Christian Athletes Are Not Role Models

Ray Lewis and Colin Kaepernick are superb football players—that's all.

The Trouble with TBN

Amid a flurry of scandalous accusations, ministries again face the question of whether to abandon or reform the broadcaster.

Living Like Lance: Everybody Dopes

The sins of the infamous bicyclist are more common than we imagine.

How to Eat, Play, Love—And Do Other Christian Acts

Ben Witherington III calls for serious theological reflection on activities that occupy most of our waking hours.

The Fake 'Holy War' Over Donald Trump's 'Get Even' Advice

News outlets debated its compatibility with Christianity. Liberty staff and students say such discussion is what Christian higher ed is for.

Should Pastors Be Required to Sign a Code of Ethics?

Observers weigh in.

Doctrine in the Desert: How Religion Informs the Immigration Debates

Ananda Rose's new book explores the religious motivations of Southwest groups on opposite sides of the immigration question.

Mastering the Golf Swing of Life

We tend to think of ethics as real serious business. It is not.

Why the NAE Issued a Clergy Code of Ethics

Uncertainty on issues like use of time, family obligations, plagiarism, and pornography sparked a call for a broad statement, says Luder Whitlock.

Q & A: Ross Douthat on Rooting Out Bad Religion

Why the New York Times columnist wants to see America return to its confessional roots.

Mike Daisey, Apple, and Our Culture's Crisis in Truth-Telling

Are "emotional truths" acceptable if they lead to greater awareness? How we answer matters a great deal.

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, & the Christian Consumer

What a model for ethical consumption can look like.

Mississippi Personhood Initiative Defeated

Ballot efforts initially gained momentum as some groups say they could backfire and entrench abortion rights.

Parental Frights: Can Parents Practice Rites that Scare Children?

Mom gets 18 months probation for showing her daughter a ritual chicken death.

Stealing God's Stuff & Controlling Human Life

Christians must help bridge the growing gap between biotechnology and bioethics.

Drones: Is It Wrong to Kill by Remote Control?

Christian thinkers weigh in on whether the U.S. should use unmanned predator drones to target enemy forces.

Dying Decisions: Should Relatives Intervene?

Christian thinkers weigh in on whether family or friends should intervene if a terminally ill Christian decides against life-extending treatment.

Should We Still Give Out Tracts?

Observers weigh in on whether tracts, flyers, and street evangelism are effective tools.

Would Jesus Walk Away from a Mortgage?

Reflections from an underwater home owner.

The New Pro-Life Surge

Political gains by U.S. conservatives unleash waves of anti-abortion legislation.

States' License to Pill Increases Conflicts

Increase in state licenses prompts conscience clashes.

A Christian Response to Overpopulation

We can continue to affirm life while acknowledging that unrestricted population growth can put women and children at risk.

The Seven Levels of Lying

We lie more than we think. And that's part of the problem.

Choice Targets

Priest sues pro-life watchdog for defamation.

Should Faith Healing be Legally Protected?

Observers weigh in on homicide charges for parents who choose faith healing rather than medical care for their children.

Fact-Checking Claims about Planned Parenthood

Congress is expected to vote today on a resolution that would eliminate any federal funding for Planned Parenthood or its affiliates.

An Everyday Scandal

The slaughter of the unborn needs no hidden cameras for condemnation.

How to Teach Sex

Seven realities that Christians in every congregation need to know.

The Lazy Slander of Pro-Lifers

Do pro-lifers care only for life inside the womb?

Pro-life Challenges, from a Former Planned Parenthood Director's View

Abby Johnson takes her eight years of experience in an abortion clinic to the pro-life side.

Chasing Methuselah

Exercise, technology, and diet help us live longer than ever. Should those who look to eternal life care?

The Grim Realities of Factory Farms

A Feast Fit for the King

Returning the growing fields and kitchen table to God.

Pro-Life Democrats Ousted as Election Centers on the Economy

Anti-abortion groups spent millions against supporters of healthcare reform bill.
News Feed
Differing interpretations of Bible’s message on helping poor at heart of NC capitol protests
Russell Moore, president of the Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, said he sees Christians as similarly concerned with prosperity for all, but divided over how to bring it about. (WaPo)
Google tax whistleblower says he was motivated by Christian beliefs
Barney Jones may have damaged his career but has no regrets. "I believe that Jesus will hold us accountable for the good and bad we have done." (Guardian)
In Philanthropy, (Your Name Here) vs. Anonymous Giving
Why do so many givers ask that stuff be named after them: buildings, rooms, endowed professorships? Judeo-Christian tradition cautions against such self-aggrandizing. (NYT)

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