Politics+Current Affairs

Beck Wants to Lead, But Will Evangelicals Follow?
Once uncomfortable with Mitt Romney, evangelicals appear mixed on Glenn Beck.
What Robert Park Learned in North Korea
The activist on why he entered the country & what he hopes for now. An exclusive interview.
Are Muslims the Enemy?
Some activists argue that the proposed mosque in New York City should move because Muslims remind us of terrorists. Plus, many defend the President's Christian faith.
Ayn Rand: Goddess of the Great Recession
Why Christians should be wary of the late pop philosopher and her disciples.
Religious Hiring's Status Quo Victory
A 2-1 ruling by Ninth Circuit affirms World Vision's right to consider religious beliefs in employment. But questions over faith-based hiring practices and government funding seem far from settled.
Wallis Apologizes to Olasky after Sojourners Funding Flap
Sojourners founder apologizes for suggesting World's editor-in-chief 'lies for a living' but stands by his organization's accepting grants from George Soros.
The Answered Prayers of Robert Park
Christian activist imprisoned by North Korea speaks out as Jimmy Carter brings home friend Aijalon Gomes.
Obama Is Not a Muslim
But many Americans think he is, plus other findings from the new Pew Forum report.
Canada's Split Decision on Hiring
Experts, organizations see mixed victory in recent court ruling.
Dispute in Dearborn
Small ministry creates big waves at Arab festival.
God's Word for Each Person—Worldwide
Should Christians continue to smuggle Bibles into China?
Freedom? Yes! Mosque? No!
The issue isn't just freedom, say some champions of religious liberty.
What Is the Gospel Response to the Prop. 8 Decision?
Responses from Matthew Lee Anderson, Alan Chambers, Timothy George, Andreas Köstenberger, Dale Kuehne, Andrew Marin, Gerald McDermott, Scot McKnight, Jennifer Roback Morse, Jenell Williams Paris, Glenn Stanton, Sarah Sumner, and Mark Yarhouse.
Kenya's Church Leaders Vow to Take Constitution Debate to Parliament
Christian coalition against document fragmented in the campaign's final days.
Conservatives Get 'Slap in the Face'
Groups were busy responding to fights over marriage, the Supreme Court, and a mosque near Ground Zero.
Why the Proposition 8 Decision Matters
That Judge Walker's ruling is not a surprise does not make it any less of a landmark.
Class Action
Nicole Baker Fulgham champions educational equity with Teach for America.
A Needed Clamor
Documentary seeks answer to its own title: 'The End of Poverty?'
Strange Bedfellows on Immigration, Cocaine, and Campaign Finance
The ACLU and many conservative activists find themselves on the same side of the issues this week.
Let the Sea Resound
We can no longer act like creation care is a secondary issue.

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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