Politics+Current Affairs

Why Gay Marriage Is More Than a Legal Issue
The marriage debate shouldn't drive us to outrage or panic.
Can Cities Really Block Chick-fil-A?
Some attorneys say no as Billy Graham, Mike Huckabee, and others voiced support for the fast-food chain.
Lost Boy Olympian Lopez Lomong Runs to Save Lives
How the runner uses his own success to help native South Sudan.
Poll of Americans: Better a Mormon than a Muslim in White House
Voters are more comfortable with President Obama's religion—as long as he is not a Muslim.
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.
Philistine Digs Define David and Solomon
Early Israelite dig helps define David and Solomon.
Childproofing Churches
Daycare drowning renews regulation debate.
Foreign Adoptions in Short Supply
But demand is high as evangelicals adopt wider variety of children than ever.
Muslim Creativity Comes to Church in Alexandria, Egypt
The Corners for Creativity cultural center marks a new Christian witness in the Islamist city.
Q & A: Philip Ryken on Wheaton’s Contraception Mandate Lawsuit: 'A Last Resort'
The college president explains why it's is suing, and why now.
Wheaton College Joins Lawsuits Fighting the Contraception Mandate
Mandate "would force the College to violate its religious beliefs or pay," school says.
Mixed Views on Vanderbilt Veto
Student groups divide over Vanderbilt policy.
Marriage for the 99%: Seeing Family as a Social Justice Issue
How research demonstrates that marital status can predict a person's socioeconomic status.
Bible Museum Planned for Washington, D.C.
The museum, which will charge admission, is expected to open within the next four years.
Youcef Nadarkhani: 1,000 Days (and Counting) in Iranian Prison
State Department renews call for release of pastor sentenced to death.
Gleanings
Important developments in the church and the world.
Go Figure
Quotation Marks
Passages
Retirement, death, and other changes in the church and the world.
Holy Ground: Why This Land Is God's Land
Ignoring the ethics of food production and land use is not an option for Christians.

Top Story April 24, 2024

Mike Johnson Defies GOP to Heed Evangelical Pleas for Ukraine Aid
Mike Johnson Defies GOP to Heed Evangelical Pleas for Ukraine Aid
After lobbying from fellow Southern Baptists and Christians affected by the war, the House speaker moves a package forward.

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