Politics+Current Affairs

Remembering Benazir
A UK Christian mourns the charismatic Pakistani leader.
Courageous Nonviolence
At the first Christmas, the angels proclaimed, ‘Peace on earth.’ Just-war and pacifist Christians together can make it happen.
Churches of Refuge
Program allows fugitives to surrender at churches instead of police stations.
Suffocating the Faithful
Will the last Mideast church leader be sure to turn off the lights?
Hillary's Spiritual Formation
Sen. Clinton's youth group leader was one of her early influences toward social activism.
What Does Hillary Believe?
She is in lockstep with the United Methodist Church on almost all issues, says Paul Kengor, author of "God and Hillary Clinton."
Hate Crimes Bill Dropped
Some religious conservatives had complained it threatened religious liberty and equality.
Five of Six Ministries Meet Deadline in Senate Spending Probe
Dollar's ministry won't provide material voluntarily.
Romney's Speech Strengthens Theologian's Endorsement
Wayne Grudem believes evangelicals should promote religious liberty by being willing to vote for candidates who have different beliefs.
Romney Dodges Doctrine
But questions about candidate's Mormon beliefs may continue.
What Evangelicals Heard in Romney's 'Faith in America' Speech
What the candidate said will largely be welcomed. But questions remain about what wasn't.
Mixing Faith and Power
Bush speechwriter takes a principled, though not always popular, stand.
How We Fight Poverty
U.N. Millennium Development Goals are good—as far as they go.
Low Expectations Follow Annapolis Summit
Evangelicals disagree on how to pursue peace, but agree that the renewed Israeli-Palestinian talks may accomplish little.
A Gadfly in the House
Amid all the pulse takers and poll watchers in Congress, Rep. Henry Hyde, who died this morning, was more interested in being right than in being popular.
Burma's Christians
The country's displaced minorities maintain their distinctive faith.
Evangelical Leaders Reiterate Call for Two-State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Over 80 educators and ministry heads affirm efforts to negotiate lasting peace, and warn of consequences of failure.
Q&A: Karekin II
The leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Karekin II visited the U.S. in October to support a resolution condemning Turkey's 1915-1917 Armenian genocide.
Good News from a Bad World
Hopeful signs in American culture could precede theological shifts.
Surprising Candor
Faith in the Halls of Power provides an intimate portrayal of a little-known side of the evangelical world.

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