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A Dream That Won't Die
The meaning of the election; the work yet to be done.
Justices: City Isn't Obligated to Display Religious Monument
Supreme Court says most monuments are government speech, not a forum.
Contemplating Culture in a Southern Citadel
Conservatism not 'Fox News with prayer requests,' Moore warns.
Making Movies to Change the World
2008 was the year of socially conscious documentaries.
Q+A: David Brooks
The conservative New York Times columnist explains how socially conservative evangelicals can repair their public image.
Is the Stimulus Act Anti-Religious?
The stimulus bill included a caveat that federal funds may not be used for religious worship.
Centering on Poverty
A coalition of the Right and Left launches a new project to reduce poverty.
You've Got Jail
Missionaries' imprisonment shows the security risks of support e-mails.
Conscience Clashes
Christian health workers just want to follow their religious beliefs.
Quieter Killings
Physician-assisted suicide is spreading beyond Oregon's borders.
The Arms and Legs of the Church
JoeAnn Ballard on how Memphis's Neighborhood Christian Center treats the poor like family.
Memphis's Other Graceland
For over 40 years, JoeAnn Ballard has grown a ministry that has transformed thousands of lives.
Phrase 'Religious Right' Misused, Conservatives Say
Leaders often identified with the Religious Right want journalists and academics to lay the term to rest.
Capital Closures in Myanmar
Authorities order Yangon churches to stop meeting.
Pivoting Toward the Faraway Neighbor
Gary Haugen says rescuing the oppressed is within our reach.
The Definition of 'I Screwed Up'
Susan Wise Bauer, author of The Art of the Public Grovel, dissects Obama's apology.
A Promising Start for Obama's Faith-Based Office
Why we are encouraged — and still have a major concern.
Obama Expands Faith-Based Office
The President maintains Bush's hiring policy and shapes specific priorities for the office.
New Director Offers Vision for Faith-Based Office
Joshua DuBois tells CT how the new Office for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships is different from the Bush administration's office.
Political Exile
A strategy for social conservatives in a socially liberal era.

Top Story July 21, 2024

Pakistan’s Presbyterians Have United. Reconciling Will Take Time.
Pakistan’s Presbyterians Have United. Reconciling Will Take Time.
After 60 years of division, leaders hope that coming together will strengthen the church's witness.

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