Politics+Current Affairs

The Prosperity Gospel Is Surprisingly Mainstream
Mocked and derided across the cultural spectrum, the message of “health and wealth” enjoys wider support than one might imagine.
My Top 5 Books on The Body
Picks from the author of author of Eat with Joy: Redeeming God’s Gift of Food.
Hey Lady, Etiquette is In Again
A new age of minding our manners.
Shalom at the Tip of a Spray Paint Can
Muralist Dave Young Kim says his art is ultimately his city's, not his own.
Should Pastors Rebuke Parishioners from the Pulpit?
Experts weigh in on Jim Standridge's recent, mid-sermon rant.
I Won't Be My Baby's Only Mother
Othermothers, not-so-attachment parenting, and a vision for shared childrearing.
My Cross to Wear
Christian icons are back in fashion… and more subversive than ever.
Workaholic Women and the Wager of Success
How far will women—and all of us—go to prove we're in control?
Despite 600 Deaths, Egypt's Christians Support Military's Eviction of Pro-Morsi Protesters
(UPDATED) Bible Society director: '[Christians] are paying the price to dismantle the Muslim Brotherhood apparatus and live in peace.'
Struggling on the Streets
My glimpse into the hopes, anxieties, and regrets of the homeless in Harvard Square.
The Misguided Theology of Kindness
Why George Saunders’s convocation speech misses the mark for Christians.
How I Responded to India's Rape Epidemic
I never acted on my angry reaction to news stories. Until Nirbhaya was killed.
Lawyers for the Least of These
Bruce Strom’s legal assistance nonprofit takes its cues from the Good Samaritan.
Reza Aslan Tells an Old Story about Jesus
The author’s portrait of a would-be political revolutionary relies on outdated scholarship and breathtaking leaps in logic.
Who Raised These Millennials Anyway?
Boomers: Enough complaining about today’s generation.
DIY Gone Too Far
God didn’t create us to do it all ourselves.
Persecuted (or Paranoid) at Work
Conservative Christians are more likely to say they're targeted.
A Growing Charter School Planted in Rocky Soil
Bill Kurtz, founder of the Denver School of Science and Technology, has gained national recognition for his approach.
The Public Listener: A Conversation with Radio Host Krista Tippett
The radio journalist speaks about her faith, vocation, and what most media miss about evangelical Christians.
Must the Good Wife Always Stand By Her Man?
Huma Abedin’s choice to stay doesn’t provide a template for unfaithful relationships.

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World Vision Brought Clean Water to More Than 1 Million Rwandans
World Vision Brought Clean Water to More Than 1 Million Rwandans
How the world’s largest nongovernmental provider of the resource is delivering on its promise.

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