By Vicki Brown While the U.S. Constitution specifically mandates no religious litmus test should be used to determine who holds office, Christians still grapple with how — and if — their faith should inform their choice in candidates. And they…
Faith & politics: Making choices in a fallen world
By Vicki Brown Passion and conviction often direct a Christian in choosing public servants. Economic concerns, social-justice issues, foreign policy or a host of other issues can be of primary concern. Suppose Candidate A’s approach on one issue matches, but…
Bearing false witness still a sin, even in campaign season
By Ken Camp When a politically volatile email arrives warning Christians about some elected official’s action or some candidate’s position that sounds so horrible it’s hard to believe—don’t believe it, some pastors suggest. And for heaven’s sake, don’t forward it….
Sound-bite salvation
By Bill Leonard Who is a Christian, who is not and how do you know? That question, as old as the church, lurks inside St. Paul’s confrontation with the “superlative apostles” in Corinth who challenged his Christian credentials. In defending…
The contraception mandate fight
By David Gushee Congress passed the Affordable Care Act in 2010 over the strenuous objections of the Republican opposition (which continues to view it as illegitimate and hopes to see it struck down very soon). In an effort to advance…
What’s ailing Rick Santorum
By Zachary Bailes Doctors are on stand-by for Rick Santorum, the Republican front-runner. They are trying to understand how the First Amendment could induce vomiting. The cause for concern stems from his appearance on ABC’s This Week where he discussed…
A letter to Franklin Graham
By Zachary Bailes Dear Franklin Graham: Your father once remarked, “Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion; it is like a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ.” Your Tuesday Morning Joe…
Faith leaders ask candidates to avoid sowing religious discord
By Bob Allen The Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty joined Jewish and interfaith leaders in drafting a statement Feb. 21 calling on candidates to refrain from using religion as a political wedge. The document titled “Religion in Political Campaigns…
Expert: Church-state problem result of employer-based insurance system
By Bob Allen A Baptist church-state scholar says religious liberty concerns about new coverage mandates come with the territory in America’s employer-based health insurance system. Melissa Rogers Melissa Rogers, director of the Center for Religion and Public Affairs at Wake…