Politics+Current Affairs

'Violence Gets All of the Attention'
Evangelical Yank activists complain about being upstaged by London bombings.
No Overt Discrimination'
Air Force Academy cleared, but some faulted for insensitivity.
Design Film Sparks Angst
Under fire, Smithsonian disavows presentation on Intelligent Design.
Jesus at G8
Christian advocacy for Africa gains notice at top meetings.
Christian Dalits Fight Bias
Seek benefits withheld by government.
Supreme Court Opening Will Test Strength of Religious Conservatives
Conservative groups say this is why they pushed for Bush's re-election.
U.S. Churches' Recognition of Independence Day Varies Widely
Patriotism takes center stage at some worship services, but others wary of "religifying" America.
Supreme Court Rulings on Ten Commandments Leave Wake of Confusion
Groups announce plans to create new monuments as court refuses to hear more about such displays.
Experts Warn Houses of Worship at Risk After Court Ruling
Eminent domain ruling could make churches, poor vulnerable.
Promoting and Uniting European Evangelicals
Swimming against the current makes the European Evangelical Alliance's liaison to the E.U. feel alive.
Jesus and Justice
How Billy Graham tactfully led evangelicals on race at his first New York City crusade.
Worship as Higher Politics
Political priorities for citizens of the kingdom.
Go Figure
Recent stats on America as a Christian nation, creation and evolution, and liking Muslims.
Quotation Marks
Recent comments from Garrison Keillor, Jane Fonda, Chan Chandler, and Ken Salazar.
Uncertain Future
July 10 election could determine the church's status in this Muslim nation.
The Japanese Joseph
What the North Korean regime meant for evil, God used for good.
Christian Zionists Split Over Gaza Pullout
Some remain politically neutral.
Big Chill
Anti-religion group seeks to block federal funding of Alaska school.
Ultrasound Quieted
House hesitates on sonograms.
Banning Compassion
Buddhist radicals seek to curtail Christian witness.

Top Story April 25, 2024

If This Ain’t Country, Expand Your Canon
If This Ain’t Country, Expand Your Canon
Beyoncé’s right. Whether listening to Cowboy Carter or reading theology, diversity is a good thing.

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