Politics+Current Affairs

The Burden and Promise of Racial Reconciliation
After Minnesota, Baton Rouge, and Dallas, can we transcend optimism or despair?
Russia's Newest Law: No Evangelizing Outside of Church
(UPDATE) Putin signs new restrictions that limit where and how Christians share the gospel.
Ken Ham's Enormous Ark Park Open for Business
(UPDATE) The boat's big debut comes five months after the park won up to $18 million in tax breaks.
Does This New Bill Threaten California Christian Colleges' Religious Freedom?
An expert in religious liberty law explains the Golden State's controversial SB 1146.
Why Can’t We Christians Laugh Anymore?
At a time when evangelicals feel culturally embattled, it seems we’ve lost our ability to laugh.
Q+A with Adam Grant: Does Our Calling Make Us More Creative?
The author of ‘Originals’ talks about how faith factors into our ideas and work.
Across 198 Nations, Christians Face More Terrorism But Less Government Hostility
Pew finds that terrorism threatens to surpass the traditional persecutors of the global church.
Preventative Play: Sesame Street and World Vision in Zambia
A snapshot of Christian witness in the world (as it appeared in our July/August issue).
Gleanings: July/August 2016
Important developments in the church and the world (as they appeared in our July/August issue).
NGO No-Go: More Countries Make Christian Charity Harder to Give and Receive
China's restrictions on foreign NGOs are the latest in a concerning trend.
Where the White Working Class Went Wrong
J. D. Vance loves his 'hillbilly' tribe—yet hates what they’ve become.
Why Married Sex Is Social Justice
It’s not only a solid biblical model—it’s also good for human flourishing.
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D. L. Mayfield: ‘What If I Made Everything Worse?'
The writer and activist asks hard questions about her time living among refugees.
Porn Is More Criticized and More Popular Than Ever
There are so many problems with porn; it’s hard to pick just one.
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Andy Crouch: Stop Engaging 'The Culture,' Because It Doesn't Exist
We should spend more time loving our flesh-and-blood neighbor.
Manny Pacquiao, Championship Boxer, Has a New Opponent: Philippine Poverty
Why the prize fighter is entering politics in his home country.
As UK Votes 'In' or 'Out' on EU, Christians Have Two Tasks
Today, the United Kingdom decides on its European Union membership. Tomorrow, the most important role of Christians begins.
Who’s Who of Trump’s ‘Tremendous’ Faith Advisers
The Republican candidate finally names his campaign’s evangelical connections.
Why Google and BuzzFeed Need the Church
When big corporations make big moral decisions, where is the church’s voice?
Tim Keller and John Inazu: How Christians Can Bear Gospel Witness in an Anxious Age
Our confidence in the gospel spurs us to serve our communities, not to shrink back when they decide they no longer need us.

Top Story May 5, 2024

Conservative Methodists, Unite
Conservative Methodists, Unite
After this week’s UMC votes on LGBTQ issues, African Methodists should join American conservatives in the new Global Methodist denomination.

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