Politics+Current Affairs

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.
The Evangelical Elite
Michael Lindsay says adherents of the movement can now be found in powerful positions in every niche of American life.
Voting Values
New poll suggests that the Iraq war may trump abortion and gay marriage.
More Free, At Least
Racial Reconciliation is making some unexpected demands on me.
Tortured to Death in Eritrea
Fourth Protestant in a year killed by government forces.
The Mission Of Business
Companies around the globe are mixing profits with gospel ministry.
In Perspective: Why Grassley Investigates
If Congress rewrites the tax rules for churches, they have to know how churches operate, says Richard Hammar.
Praise and Dismay for Senate Scrutiny of Ministries' Finances
While some cheer inquiry into alleged misuses of church funds, others fear government intrusion.
Senate Committee Investigating Six Major Ministries
Sen. Grassley probes "possible misuse of donations" to Benny Hinn, Joyce Meyer, and others.
Group Wants to Add Pimping to Anti-Trafficking Bill
But some say not all prostitutes are victims.
Bowing to Kigali
Importing orthodoxy—and cultural baggage.
Getting Back on Course
It's time to return to the priority of evangelism.
Pastor Charged with Criminal Discrimination
Finland's courts step in after visiting pastor refuses to lead service with a woman.

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