Ross Douthat on American Religion and Where Martin Luther Was Right and Wrong
The New York Times columnist talks popes, power, and politics.
Mine Eyes Have Seen the Thrill of Victory, and the Agony of Defeat
Randall Balmer seeks the religious roots of America’s passion for sports.
Imagining a Virtuous Capitalism
Free-market ideas grew in a religious and moral soil. We need to replant them there.
A Theology of Play
We don’t have to always be doing something useful.
Templeton Prize Winner: Alvin Plantinga, Who Proved God’s Not Dead in Academia
Christian philosopher honored with $1.4 million award for reshaping theism.
21 Books Worth Giving as Christmas Gifts
Holiday book list: CT Women writers recommend their favorites.
175 Leaders Urge U.S. Support in Christianity’s Historical Heartland; Egyptian Churches Not So Sure
Middle East Christians appreciate prayers, but political action brings mixed feelings.
Golden Oldies
Top Ten of 2001 (not a typo!).
Economic Bell Tolls for Nation’s Church Steeples
Steeples may have outlived their times as signposts. People hunting for a church don’t scan the horizon; they search the Internet.
My Top 5 Books on Doubt
Picks from John Ortberg, author of ‘Faith and Doubt.’