Politics+Current Affairs

The Internet Never Forgets
European decision does more to preserve reputations than protect privacy.
This Rockabilly Christian Life
Retro style and the inescapable, human longing for times gone by.
A New (and Old) Worldview Divides China's Christians As Communism Fades
Is Confucianism a rival religion? A moral system ripe for integration?
Your Faith Might Cost You Your Next Job
How one experiment with 9,600 résumés showed that religious discrimination is alive and well.
How Jimmy Fallon Made Comedy Fun Again
The lovable host ushers in a new tone for late-night.
Why Jimmy Carter Was (and Is) a Rare Breed
Randall Balmer's new biography says the former president’s political and religious activism made everyone uncomfortable.
Confessions of a Bad Dad
What gave me hope despite my repeated parenting failures.
It's Never Too Late to Become a Great Dad
Focus on the Family’s Jim Daly has an encouraging message for fathers: You’re not defined by your past.
How Working on Wall Street Can Corrupt Your Soul
The financial industry’s amoral culture plunges young strivers into a spiritual abyss. Kevin Roose sounds a moral alarm.
Should Christians Support Reparations for African Americans?
Some thought on collective sin, responsibility, and healing.
Thank God for Vaccines
The diseases they fight are worse than you remember. The people who oppose them are a bigger risk than you realize.
The Reality of Ruth and Billy Graham
A new biography highlights both their virtues and their flaws.
Why ‘God and the Gay Christian’ Is Wrong About the Bible and Same-Sex Relationships
Matthew Vines rehashes older arguments for a modern audience. But those arguments still don’t square with Scripture.
Former Bergdahl Pastor Calls for Mercy for 'Prodigal Son' Bowe
"Christians are getting engaged in the lynching," he says. "In any other situation, we'd be hugging the parents."
The Teetotalers I Never Knew
Abstaining Christian activists of previous generations were radically committed to the common good.
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Why I Gave Up Alcohol
In a rush to shed our separatist past, have young evangelicals forgotten to love their neighbors?
When We Close Our Wombs
Christian women face difficult decisions over sterilization.
Something's Wrong for Our Sisters
Beneath the stereotype of the angry black woman is an overlooked vulnerability.
Taking Exception: The Strategy That's Dividing the Pro-life Movement
States are passing more restrictions on abortion than ever before. Some say it’s because they’ve surrendered too much.
An Open Letter to Male Virgins
Despite what society says, our identity does not rely on our sexual status.

Top Story May 1, 2024

Was Paul a Slave?
Was Paul a Slave?
The surprising argument that Saul of Tarsus was born into bondage.

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