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Accidentally Racist and Intentionally Ignorant
How the controversial Brad Paisley-LL Cool J duet keeps us from seeing the real, systemic problems of race.
April 15, 2013
Don't Let Dysfunctional Politics Override the Christian Call for Justice
Facing critics from both sides after I quit the AARP.
March 18, 2013
'Imago Dei' in a Nursing Home
Bringing Alzheimer's into the pro-life Christian conscience.
March 14, 2013
Christians Don't Have 'the Right to Be Stupid'
Hey, John Kerry: Religious freedom is no joking matter.
March 5, 2013
Female Heroes in a New Kind of Combat
Military women already serve and sacrifice in today's wars.
January 24, 2013
The Christian Case for the American Dream
Even though economists say the dream is nothing more than a fairytale, I'm still not ready to let it go.
November 1, 2012
Will America Keep the Faith?
Journalist David Aikman wonders whether our nation will squander its spiritual heritage.
September 20, 2012
How Maya Moore Brings Style and Grace to the U.S. Olympic Women's Team
The basketball star hopes to add Olympic gold to the list of accomplishments.
July 26, 2012
Episcopal Church Approves Same-Sex Blessing Rites
The move comes after Presbyterians and Methodists retained the denominations' definition of marriage as between a man and a woman.
July 11, 2012
Do the Church Fathers, the Founding Fathers, and Catholic Saints Really Go Together?
Thoughts on the roots of religious liberty as the Catholic Church's "Fortnight for Freedom" comes to a close.
July 5, 2012
Q & A: Os Guinness on What Freedom in the Balance Looks Like
Why American Christians should work to sustain the American experiment.
July 3, 2012
Pro-Life Democrats Dwindle in Congress
Redistricting and retirements may halve the small group—again.
June 26, 2012
When Dad Is in Prison
Mentoring programs for children of prisoners let faith flourish after federal cutback.
June 15, 2012
Book Buyer Beware? It's Christian Fiction.
Controversy brews over labels on Christian novels.
June 8, 2012
Christians Face Forced Exodus, Missionary Wins 'Rare' Settlement, Churches Want Fewer Cash Offerings, and More 
Important developments in the church and the world.
May 26, 2012
Black Church Barrios: African American Churches Adapt to Latino Neighbors
Shifting demographics necessitate a second look at historic churches' ministries.
May 21, 2012
Forced Out: Pastors' Fight and Flight
Research shows more than a quarter of pastors have been edged out of a church, regardless of denomination.
May 9, 2012
Polarizing Politics by Defending the Declaration
Social conservatism draws its viability from America's founding principles. A review of 'The Case for Polarized Politics.'
April 25, 2012
Contract Concern: USAID Policy on Hiring Alarms Charities
Groups concerned religious liberty fear they could be challenged in the future.
March 23, 2012
Evangelical Foundations See Surge in Donations
Wealthy Christians favor new tool for family funds.
March 14, 2012
The Supreme Court's Religious Freedom Reality Check
A recent unanimous ruling reveals deep commitment to our 'first freedom.'
March 13, 2012
Persecution in VBS Materials: How Much Information is Too Much for Children?
A new kids' curriculum adds a different focus.
March 12, 2012
Sailing into the Storm: Philip Ryken and D. Michael Lindsay on the Challenges in Christian Higher Education
College presidents discuss the relevance of Christian higher education, the theological issues facing Christian universities, and more.
March 7, 2012
Little Colleges That Could
How five small Christian schools are adapting to the new environment.
March 2, 2012
The Missing Factor in Higher Education
How Christian universities are unique, and how they can stay that way.
March 2, 2012
The Price of Religious Advocacy in D.C.
More religious groups are spending more money on political lobbying than ever before.
February 21, 2012
Mars Hill Says It Released Leaders Over Church Discipline Cases
Two "had a pattern of overstepping their authority," church says.
February 17, 2012
After Komen, the Next Big Planned Parenthood Fight
Pro-life groups target $487 million in taxpayer funding for the nation's largest abortion provider.
February 1, 2012
Trading Spaces: Inner City Helps the Suburbs
Suburban poor change the direction of ministry.
November 10, 2011
A Fresh Call for U.S. Missionaries
Americans should focus less on 'Western guilt' and more on sharing the gospel.
November 9, 2011
Lone Senator Holding Religious Freedom Commission 'Hostage'
Watchdog may close up in less than a month. (Updated)
October 19, 2011
Twitter Reaches Out to Christian Leaders at Catalyst's 'Be Present' Conference
The company wants to verify prominent pastors as the religious leaders navigate social media challenges.
October 7, 2011
Supreme Court: What's More Important than Church Doctrine?
Can the justices decide an employment case without making religious decisions? Says Breyer: 'This is tough and I'm stuck.'
October 5, 2011
To Protect Freedom, ADF Needs IRS to Punish Pastors
The ironies of "Pulpit Freedom Sunday."
October 5, 2011
Baptist Fellowship Offering Cash Incentives to Churches Considering Female Pastors
Why leaders are willing to pay expenses for search committees that consider women for church leadership.
October 5, 2011
City Fines Couple for Hosting Bible Studies Without a Permit
Officials say the meetings violate residential use policies.
September 23, 2011
Opinion: One Nation under God?
The Christian consensus that long governed our public square is disintegrating. (Molly Worthen, The New York Times)
Opinion: America's Religious Past Fades in a Secular Age
Unthinkable to the Founders: One in five Americans today has no religious affiliation. (David Aikman, The Wall Street Journal)
Study Finds That the Number of Protestant Americans Is Declining
For the first time since researchers began tracking the religious identity of Americans, fewer than half said they were Protestants, a steep decline from 40 years ago when Protestant churches claimed more than two-thirds of the population. (The New York Times)
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