Politics+Current Affairs

Are Secular Television Shows with Moral Messages Good for Christian Children?
An author, the creator of 'VeggieTales,' and a professor weigh in.
Why Pope Shenouda's Death Matters to Egyptian Protestants
The Coptic 'pope of the Bible' was controversial yet beloved.
How Wealthy Social Conservatives Use Super PACs to Elevate Presidential Candidates
Records show how money has impacted the campaigns.
Trial on Antiquities Fraud Ends, But Not the Controversy
Judge doesn't rule whether James ossuary is authentic, but acquits antiquities collectors on almost all charges.
Evangelical Foundations See Surge in Donations
Wealthy Christians favor new tool for family funds.
The Supreme Court's Religious Freedom Reality Check
A recent unanimous ruling reveals deep commitment to our 'first freedom.'
City Shuts Down Church Club
Gang outreach slammed as dangerous business.
Is Mercury Pollution's Effect on Newborns a Pro-Life Issue?
Observers weigh in.
Out of the Darkness of Porn
Santorum Wrong to Reignite 'Freedom of Worship' Controversy
Religious freedom rhetoric should not be a partisan tool.
Who Wants a Free Christian Campus?
C.S. Lewis College plans for former Moody campus in Mass. die. Now Green family is giving the site away.
The Price of Religious Advocacy in D.C.
More religious groups are spending more money on political lobbying than ever before.
Erasing Women: How Both Sides Contribute to the Media Blackout on Female Pro-Lifers
We could work harder to prevent unfortunate photo-ops.
Where the Women Were During the House Contraception Mandate Hearing
The effort to tarnish religious freedom concerns as sexism is clever but wrong.
Cost-Effective Compassion: The 10 Most Popular Strategies for Helping the Poor
Economists rate impact.
Sex Offender Misstep Illustrates Outreach Difficulties
A law prohibiting convicted sex offenders from living near a public-school bus stop created complications for one ministry.
Teaching Natural Theology as Climate Changes Drown a Way of Life
Pacific Islanders relearn God’s care as rising sea levels threaten the future.
Obama Does Not Widen Religious Exemption for Contraceptive Mandate
The burden to cover contraception shifts to the insurance companies, but an earlier exemption for religious groups will not change.
The Best Ways to Fight Poverty—Really
The government is by far the best institution to raise the poor's standard of living. The church does something more important for them.
First They Came for the Catholics: Obama's Contraceptive Mandate
An open letter to evangelical Christians.

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Died: Mandisa, ‘Overcomer’ Singer and American Idol Star
Died: Mandisa, ‘Overcomer’ Singer and American Idol Star
The Grammy-winning artist was found dead at her home in Nashville at age 47.

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