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Q & A: James Dobson on the National Day of Prayer
Focus on the Family's founder gives his assessment of a judge's recent ruling that the day is unconstitutional.
The Gulf of Mexico and the Care of Creation
We exercise dominion over creation not only when we use it, but also when we conserve it.
Immigrants, Gays, & Bankers
Political groups focused their energies this week on immigration, gay rights, Wall Street reform, and the place of Christianity in the public square.
Tea Party Insurgence Ripples Through Missouri Synod Election
Confessionalists say the standing president has taken a nondenominational, evangelical megachurch approach.
Sexual Slavery on Main Street
Trafficking of teenagers in the U.S. is getting worse. Here's what some Christians are trying to do about it.
Idaho's Impact
Haiti scandal overshadows bigger threat to evangelical adoption efforts.
More Prayer than Protests
Conservative groups were less interested in recent tea party protests than a U.S. District Court decision that the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional.
Supreme Court on Major Discrimination Case: 'Huh?'
Before the justices can render an opinion in the Christian Legal Society dispute, they'll have to figure out what the facts are.
The End of Religious Freedom?
The nightmare scenarios could very well unfold, but they are not the last word.
Are All Gay Judges Activists?
Conservatives remain pessimistic about Justice Stevens' retirement and other battles for the judiciary. Plus, Bryan Fischer's call to deport Muslims continues.
Ministry at the Center of Violence
Russ Stendal, held hostage for months by narco-terrorists, now ministers in their midst.
Assemblies of God Leader Bows Out of Civility Statement
Signatories included nonevangelicals and people who support gay marriage and abortion rights.
The Post-Protestant Supreme Court
Christians weigh in on whether it matters that the high court will likely lack Protestant representation.
Many Possible Roads to Peace
Activists discuss the best ways to achieve peace and freedom, including a radical call to deport all Muslims.
Should Churches Incorporate?
Leaders weigh in on whether churches should form separate corporations to receive federal social-assistance funds.
Do You Hear What I Hear?
The deaf are virtually an 'unreached people group,' but an Illinois ministry is remedying that one video at a time.
210 Million Reasons to Adopt
Haiti's devastating quake reminds us that orphans matter to God.
Election Jitters
Sudanese Christians hope nation will hold together until 2011 referendum.
Channeling the Populist Rage
How should we respond to the loss of confidence in the government?
The GOP War Chest Malfunction
Groups react to the nightclub spending spree. Plus: some attack pro-life Democrats even as Christian leaders sign "Covenant for Civility."

Top Story July 22, 2024

Canadian Christian Colleges Hit Hard by New Immigration Restrictions
Canadian Christian Colleges Hit Hard by New Immigration Restrictions
International undergraduates were part of many schools’ plans for sustainability. A new government rule changes that.

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