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Conservatives are licking their wounds from fights over abortion funding, health care reform, a gay-rights nominee, embryonic stem cell research, and Uganda's anti-gay law.

Style wins out over substance in this story of a murdered girl and the heavenly vantage point from which she continues to observe her killer on earth.

A trio of strong performances, witty dialogue, and a deft blend of snark and heart make this dramedy soar.

Morgan Freeman makes a magisterial Nelson Mandela in this inspiring, remarkable tale of politics meets rugby.

Many Christians who support climate-change protocols have the least of these in mind.

Bloomberg reports that Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of the bill.

Internet-based lender inspires innovation in Christian microfinance.

Moving from loving the idea of loving God to loving God.

Christmas activities are not the meaning of the season, but they can make the season more meaningful.

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For John and Sylvia Ronsvalle, tithing is not only a matter of obeying God.

Colleges debate student newspaper rules as Internet spreads stories far beyond campus.