Topic
Morality
Auditing America's Political Integrity
The IRS scandal, Benghazi incidents, and the disappointment of dishonorable leadership.
May 20, 2013
'Divine Conspirator' Dallas Willard Dies at 77
Dallas Willard was on a quiet quest to subvert nominal Christianity.
May 8, 2013
The Real Value of a College Education
Why Christians might challenge the view of college as an investment
April 15, 2013
How Do Evangelical Churches Talk About Homosexuality?
A gay Christian journalist traveled across America to find out.
March 25, 2013
If at First You Don't Succeed, Stop Trying so Hard
The self-conscious pursuit of holiness leaves us despairing over (inevitable) failures or gloating pridefully over (illusory) successes.
November 29, 2012
Preaching Holiness to Reformed Theology Nuts
Can Kevin DeYoung's message reach people outside his particular Christian subculture?
November 28, 2012
The Sweaty Work of Sanctification
Holiness is God's gift to redeemed Christians, but we need to strive for it all the same.
November 27, 2012
The Hole In Our Holiness Goes Even Deeper
Kevin DeYoung uncovers a troubling erosion of personal evangelical piety, but what about the public implications of godly living?
November 26, 2012
Views of the WEIRD (Western Educated Industrial Rich and Democratic)
Jonathan Haidt argues that modern liberals lack the full range of moral instincts possessed by conservatives and traditional religious believers.
July 19, 2012
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.
June 13, 2012
Was it Immoral for American Airlines to File for Bankruptcy?
Why Gerard Arpey might be virtuous but wrong.
December 5, 2011
John Stott: Four Ways Christians Can Influence the World
How we can be salt and light.
October 20, 2011
Say No to Negative Talk about Hispanic Americans
Christian discussion about topics like Rick Perry's tuition stance must include both compassion and justice.
October 11, 2011
Q & A: Ron Paul on Leaving the Episcopal Church, and Whether to Legislate Abortion, Narcotics, & Same-Sex Marriage
The congressman who won the Values Voters Summit straw poll tells CT that he believes marriage is a sacrament but laws cannot change morality.
October 10, 2011
Q & A: Mitch Daniels on the Economy, His Quiet Faith, and a Social Issues Truce
Why the governor of Indiana is ambivalent about "compassionate conservatism," sees fiscal responsibility as a moral issue, and still wants a truce on social issues.
October 3, 2011
Real Happiness: Colson and George Bemoan our National Virtue Deficit
Where a people abandons virtue, government steps in.
August 16, 2011
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.
July 19, 2011
Common Grace and Amazing Grace: A Review of David Brooks's 'The Social Animal'
Brooks's portrait of human flourishing lacks the essential elements of rescue and redemption.
July 11, 2011
Should Marital Infidelity Disqualify a Candidate from Office?
Observers weigh in on questions related to the 2012 election.
June 27, 2011
Tiger Dads vs. Sexualized Daughters
Why one of our parental duties is to protect our children physically and spirituality by teaching them to be modest.
June 20, 2011
Poll: Most Americans No Longer Want Government Promoting 'Traditional Values'
The recent recession and a movement favoring less government may contribute to recent poll numbers.
June 16, 2011
Q & A: Tim Tebow on Faith, Fame, & Football
The NFL athlete reflects on his outspoken faith, whether athletes should attribute their wins to God, and moving from the Focus on the Family ad to Jockey ads.
June 10, 2011
What's Wrong with Credit Card Debt?
Observers weigh in on debt's indication of lack of faith, danger, and potential immorality.
May 25, 2011
The Theology of Osama bin Laden's Death
Christians call for solemn reflection and thanksgiving.
May 23, 2011
The Road to Gay Ordination in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
The denominational battle has been going on for decades. The historical record is much older.
May 12, 2011
Good Christian [Bleep!]
The provocative title of a proposed TV show is not the problem. We are.
May 9, 2011
A World Without the King James Version
Where we would be without the most popular English Bible ever.
May 6, 2011
Why We Love Amish Romances
In our brave, liberated new world, more American evangelical readers are seeking freedom in the Old Order.
April 25, 2011
An Everyday Scandal
The slaughter of the unborn needs no hidden cameras for condemnation.
April 12, 2011
An Improbable Alliance
Catholics and evangelicals used to fight over religious liberty. Not anymore.
April 11, 2011
Why There Are Still Atheists
The heavens aren't the only proclaimers (and are sometimes silent).
March 28, 2011
Why Natural Law Arguments Make Evangelicals Uncomfortable
A recent paper highlights the differences between evangelical and Catholic defense of traditional marriage.
March 23, 2011
Sin in the Double Helix
Reports linking moral behavior to genetic traits actually prove Scripture's claims, not undermine them.
March 17, 2011
Tough Grace: Clear and Consistent on Sexual Standards
Consistency means not singling out those with same-sex orientation. The same standard should apply to all.
February 14, 2011
In Indonesia, Envisioning a Larger Role for Religion at School
Millions of children in Indonesian elementary schools may no longer have separate science classes starting in June, the beginning of their next school year, if the government approves a curriculum overhaul that would merge science and social studies with other classes so more time can be devoted to religious education. (NYT)
Opinion: Old Time Religion, in the French Manner
The call for moral instruction in French schools springs from an unlikely source, and reopens an old debate (Robert Zaretsky, The New York Times)
The Moral Diet
In this construct, sin is something you fight like a recurring cancer — part of a daily battle against evil. (David Brooks, The New York Times)
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