What Catholics really believe about justification—and why defining our terms makes all the difference.

Yes, we are justified by works. But it's whose works that's important.

But senior ecumenism official plays down hope for extension of document itself.

What Jerry Falwell really said at the Anti-Violence Forum.

Readers respond to the Cassie controversy, gays in the Boy Scouts, and the Lutheran-Catholic Justification Declaration.

I rejected pep rally spirituality but missed so much more.

Corner: Cockroaches for Jesus America's most respected newspaper stoops to cartoon history at millennium's end

Ecumenical organizations plead to Russian Orthodox Church 'to do everything in your authority'

Apocalypse!, tonight's episode of PBS's Frontline, gets better after its biblical criticism

The Church of England gives marching orders to Christians on the Web

A look at important issuances from the Christian and mainstream presses

How Christian film critics rated this week's top movies.

Three hours in a women's shelter taught me the difference.

Three-year jail term possibly lies ahead

Four priests resign, alleging widespread racism

How God used e-mail and a willing witness to lead a Wiccan to Christ.

Antiques Roadshow asks, 'What do you want to know today?'

Li Dexian free after 15-day detention

Schwarzenegger's End of Days rejects spiritual themes for guns and missiles.

1997 ruling against 'sects' upheld, but religious groups claim victory

How Christian film critics viewed the week's top movies.

Chicago evangelistic outreach 'not targeting groups,' leaders assure

Vatican claims Israel is playing Christians and Muslims against each other

Impression of India 'not at all' changed by murder of husband and children

Two hundred families using Christianity as political pressure tactic.

Orthodox Archbishop credited with growing and strengthening the church

Anglican liberal revokes invitation of 'schismatic' Singapore Archbishop

Protestants and Catholics work against $2.2 billion industry

China Pressures South Africa President To Refuse Meeting With Dalai Lama

A rabbi's perspective on evangelism targeting Jews, and his alternative

Christians often seem to lack both good missionary strategies toward Jews and sensitivity to their situation in life

The evangelist discusses targeted evangelism in one of his most quoted statements

In 1977, Graham walked a fine line between in his work 'to proclaim the Gospel to Jew and Gentile.'

Paige Patterson accuses Chicago religious leaders of creating 'the stuff from which hate crimes emerge'

Ousters Still Pending for Eight Foreigners in Baku.

A look at important issuances from the Christian and mainstream presses.

Black churches, racial reconciliation take center stage at St. Louis Graham crusade.

What Christian film critics are saying about this week's movies.

NBC's Mary, Mother of Jesus tries to make Mary more noble, but only by making everyone else worse.

Baptist minister accused of teaching children religion without parental consent.

A look at important issuances from the Christian and mainstream press.

Is meeting alone with a member of the opposite sex dangerous? Is taking steps against it sexist?

Baptist General Conference of Texas goes back to 1963 statement, rejecting 1998 vote.

Defenders of the Messenger Jesus also castigates Christians for not protesting Corpus Christi

Differing appeals court rulings increases chances of forthcoming decision

Littleton Massacre Now Merchandise Opportunity

The Bauer campaign's gender-in-the-workplace controversy speaks to our confusion about the role of Christians in society

One cannot restrict freedom of conscience and creed, President Aliev promises

The mainstream press unquestioningly accepted Salon.com's flimsy debunking of the Columbine confession.

A global gathering affirms new models while developing countries criticize North American approaches.

The mainstream press unquestioningly accepted Salon.com's flimsy debunking of the Columbine confession.

There's plenty that's new on our site, but even more to come.

The Lutheran-Catholic Justification Declaration is a good step, but it's only a beginning.

'Snowflake' program is only of its kind in dealing with leftover fertilized eggs.

The first installment of our weekly review of Christian film critics

The New Republic likes Millennialism A look at important publications from the Christian and mainstream presses.

Local Employees Ordered to Fire and Deport Imprisoned Worshipers

Ron Maxwell, director of Gettysburg and an upcoming Joan of Arc film (tentatively titled The Virgin Warrior) lets loose on his competition.

Stop the spinning, I'm getting dizzy.

Gary Bauer's office problems signal a problem in our Christian understanding of both sex and work.

What Christian film critics are saying about this week's top movies.

Kevin Smith's Dogma isn't just nonblasphemous, it is a presentation of Christianity to an unreached people group.

Luc Besson's new film isn't nearly as good as the true story, nor is his Joan truly a messenger.

Relief organization seeks credibility rehabilitation after newspaper investigation.

A continuing look at important issuances from the Christian and mainstream press.

After 12-Day Imprisonment, Tashov is Fined a Month's Salary.