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Violence
Django Unchained and the Quest for Revenge
Violent and troubling visions of our own culture can help Christians answer the call to love.
April 16, 2013
National Tragedy and the Empty Tomb
Not even senseless murder can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.
March 28, 2013
Steubenville: Whatever Happened to Human Dignity?
A discussion of rape, responsibility, and redemption.
March 20, 2013
Newtown Interfaith "Debacle" Prompts More Apologies
Missouri Synod president Matthew C. Harrison: "I increased the pain of a hurting community."
February 12, 2013
Dear Rihanna: 'Your Truth' Won't Set You Free
Our individual exceptionalism has theological consequences.
February 11, 2013
Lutheran Pastor Apologizes for Praying at Newtown Vigil
Denomination prohibits ministers from participating in interfaith services.
February 7, 2013
Let Boys be Boys: Play-Fighting May Actually Be Good for Kids
Differentiating between reality and the pretend violence of playtime
January 18, 2013
Why All Christians Can Back Better Gun Control
My allegiance to Christ trumps my allegiance to this country and its founding documents.
January 9, 2013
Contraceptives, Guns, Chicken: Top Newsmakers of 2012
CT rounds up end-of-year lists from around the web.
December 31, 2012
Ajith Fernando: On the Anvil of Suffering
Offered his dream job in the United States, Fernando opted to stay in war-torn Sri Lanka, a decision that has made all the difference for the cause of Christ
October 12, 2012
Abusing the Megaphone
Caustic rhetoric undermines Family Research Council's post-shooting response.
September 28, 2012
Family Research Council Points to Southern Poverty Law Center in Sparking Shooter’s Reaction
The gunman was carrying 15 Chick-fil-A sandwiches when he was arrested.
August 17, 2012
Packing Heat and Trusting Providence: Why I Own a Handgun
Being a pro-life woman means protecting my life, too.
July 26, 2012
Making Non-Sense of the Colorado Shootings
Spiritual thoughts on another random act of violence.
July 22, 2012
Syria's Last Chance
As violence surges and diplomacy fails, Christians, Muslims, and Druze advocate for reconciliation and democracy.
June 27, 2012
The Ceasefire Prayer Behind Leymah Gbowee's Nobel Peace Prize
How faith led to a Nobel Peace Prize winner's push for reconciliation.
April 20, 2012
What the Gospel Has to Say about the California Christian College Shooting
A Korean seminarian reflects on last week's shooting at Oikos University.
April 12, 2012
Trayvon Martin, Hoodies, and the Power of Images
Understanding our visual writing helps explain how we respond to the case.
March 30, 2012
Hungry for the Hunger Games: Why We Need Dystopian Tales
We can't shelter young readers from the world's violence forever.
March 22, 2012
Is Cage Fighting Ethical for Christians?
Observers weigh in on participating in or watching sports and violence.
January 25, 2012
From Death Sentence to Rape Charges, Iranian Pastor’s Case Is Rare—and Disputed
Reports differ on Nadarkhani’s status and next steps.
October 6, 2011
Ethiopia's River of Death
A handful of tribal Christians are fighting child sacrifice.
August 17, 2011
Mark Hatfield on Beyond Containment: A New Vision for Superpower Relations
Envisioning a new day in relations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
August 8, 2011
Joy in the Midst of Terror
How Andrew White's Baghdad congregation brings God's love to a war-torn land.
July 28, 2011
Super Natural: Josh Hamilton's Comeback
The recovering crack addict and baseball superstar knows he's special, but it's a special that cuts two ways.
June 15, 2011
Fleecing the Faithful—Again: Former YWAM Leader Defrauds Many
A Swedish Christian businessman swindled friends, family, and missionaries of millions of dollars.
June 8, 2011
Prison Partnership: Byron R. Johnson on Christian Criminal Justice
Church and state can join hands to prevent crime and reform criminals.
June 7, 2011
Harold Camping's Rapture Campaign: Can He Be Sued for Fraud?
As an atheist group asks the California attorney general for action, legal scholars say efforts are almost certainly doomed.
June 3, 2011
The Theology of Osama bin Laden's Death
Christians call for solemn reflection and thanksgiving.
May 23, 2011
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.
May 11, 2011
Engaging the Islamic World After Osama
Living the message of reconciliation in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and everywhere.
May 3, 2011
'Do Not Gloat' over Osama bin Laden's Death
Remember how Americans felt after watching the jubilation after September 11?
May 2, 2011
The Death of Osama bin Laden: What Kind of Justice Has Been Done?
The news should again remind us of the difference between the City of Man and the City of God.
May 2, 2011
Turn to Religion Split Bomb Suspects Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's Home
Over the past five years, the personal lives of the Tsarnaev family members slipped into turmoil, driven, at least in part, by a growing interest in religion by both Tamerlan and his mother. (The WallmStreet Journal)
Relative: No motive in Easter shooting in Ohio
Panicked witnesses to a fatal Easter service shooting in Ohio feared many might be killed as the victim's son approached the pulpit, waving a handgun and yelling about God and Allah (Associated Press)
Kenyan church moves past painful election history
This time, election passed in peace (Associated Press)
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