Where once the Decalogue had been an anchor of the nation’s identity as well as a source of comity, it has now become the stuff of controversy and even rupture. Read also: Ten Commandments monument begins national tour at site…
Democrats willing to fund pro-life candidates to win back Congress
After years of party polarization over abortion, Democrats may finally be taking steps toward welcoming more pro-life Christians into their ranks.
The Fundamentalist Christian chokehold on America
Until the 1970s, religious fundamentalists primarily stayed away from politics, believing politics distracted them from their calling to bring people to Christ and deliver the message of salvation. But through the charismatic leadership of people like Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson,…
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Outlaw pastor Rob Bell shakes up the Bible Belt
Going to hear a pastor preach on a Sunday afternoon is considered an act of piety. But when that pastor is Bell and he’s speaking in the heart of the Bible Belt, it’s subversive. Read also: Rob Bell: Through hell…
How the religious liberty executive order licenses discrimination
Sessions has already taken steps to oppose workplace protections against discrimination for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. Now he will begin extending protections for those seeking a license to discriminate. Read also: White House aims for Thursday signing of religious…
More Americans than ever say polygamy is morally acceptable
The practice of polygamy, or having more than one spouse at the same time, is illegal in all 50 states. But the percentage of Americans who say the practice is morally acceptable reached an all-time high this year, according to a recent…
Study: Clergywomen close gender pay gap to 7 cents on the dollar
Women ministers are making dramatic strides in achieving equal pay with male clergy. Read also: Gender gap in clergy pay is ‘shameful,’ say some Baptist women Gender wage gap: A justice issue for the Church
Why Christians are abandoning the orphanage
A new focus on the family is changing how Christians care for abandoned and neglected children.