Raise a Juice Box to the Temperance Movement
The teetotaling history behind America’s favorite communion wine substitute.
Is Billy Graham an Evangelical?
Grant Wacker’s comprehensive portrait displays the tension between ‘America’s pastor’ and ‘evangelicalism’s architect.’
Florilegium
Three poets.
Capitalist Tool
The real Ben Franklin.
Will Iraq Trump Abortion for Evangelical Voters?
Plus: Taliban kidnapper killed in battle, Bynum files for divorce, rounding up the Mother Teresa commentaries, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Afghanistan Kidnappers Kill Hostage as South Korea Debates Mission Work
Plus: Malaysia changes course on Shari’ah courts, remembering Tammy Faye, a church is attacked by Christian terrorists, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Disaster Man
A conversation with William Langewiesche.
Raw Material Holy Week Overload Edition
The week’s religion news, not yet entirely organized.
Graham Family Takes Disagreement Over Burial Site Public
Plus: The Left Behind video game, Jay Bakker’s documentary, the other Christmas tree war, and more stories from online sources around the world.
Muslim Riots Move from Anti-Europe to Anti-Christian
Plus: The post-Katrina church, the ultimate church gym, N.C. GOP wants church directories, and other stories from online sources around the world.