Politics+Current Affairs

Pastors Push Back Against 'Annual Registration Fee'
One Illinois city says it's charging churches a fee, but church leaders call it an unfair 'tax.'
Conversion Confusion
Did a widow with seven children get 15 years in an Egyptian prison for becoming a Christian? Not so fast.
Don't Make George Soros Oppose Prostitution
The government's ideology requirement at question in USAID v. Open Society International is dangerous.
"How Great Thou Art" & the 100-Year-Old Bass
The story of George Beverly Shea's signature tune.
Sex Ed and the City
New York's text campaign doesn't connect with teens.
Accidentally Racist and Intentionally Ignorant
How the controversial Brad Paisley-LL Cool J duet keeps us from seeing the real, systemic problems of race.
The Real Value of a College Education
Why Christians might challenge the view of college as an investment
Hey Brand-New Mom, Ready for Your Close Up?
Reclaiming the natural beauty of delivery room pics.
The Sorry State of the Apology
Scriptural responses to society's shallow regret.
Touching God in the Iranian Darkness
Imprisoned for distributing Bibles in Iran, Maryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh saw its verses of suffering and forgiveness come alive.
John McCandlish Phillips: Bright Light for Christ in the Big Apple
The New York Times stylist mixed his love of the Lord with his love of journalism.
Is Concern Over the Rise of the 'Nones' Overblown?
Experts weigh in.
Detroit Students Restore Peace by Talking It Out
Some leaders say their city could become the first to practice restorative justice across the board.
Does Plan B Cause Abortion?
The "morning-after pill" is the center of healthcare reform fight and a federal judge's order that it be available over the counter.
Beef Stroganoff Isn't Rocket Science
The New York Times' controversial Yvonne Brill obit and the sacred call to remember.
Is 'Incoherent' Christianity Better Than None at All?
English leaders say religious education is a necessary part of primary education.
National Tragedy and the Empty Tomb
Not even senseless murder can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.
Is Coptic Evangelism in Africa Really on the Rise?
Egyptian church's troubles spill into Libya and Sudan.
Russell Moore Elected as Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission President
Why the next voice of the Southern Baptists says he wants to speak with 'convictional kindness.'
How Do Evangelical Churches Talk About Homosexuality?
A gay Christian journalist traveled across America to find out.

Top Story May 6, 2024

Trash Problem Pushes Pastor to Action
Trash Problem Pushes Pastor to Action
A Honduran church leads the way in local garbage collection while praying for an international plastics treaty.

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