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Roy Moore: 'We Have No Morality Without an Acknowledgment of God'
As the Supreme Court decides how to rule after hearing arguments over the Ten Commandments, the former chief justice of Alabama's highest court says removing government religious monuments are like getting a ticket for driving 50 mph in a 55 zone.
Why We're Losing the War Against HIV/AIDS
Harvard's Edward C. Green says health officials undermine abstinence and fidelity programs in Africa.
Uproar Predicted If Justices Remove Public Ten Commandments Displays
Conservatives warn about "bulldozing" monuments, a backlash against "judicial activism," and an "ugly" confirmation process for future justices.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Government Displays of Ten Commandments
Arguments inside and prayers outside courtroom aim to define government's relationship to religion.
Sticker Shock
When a judge violated the church-state peace treaty.
Stay of Execution
Judge allows Terri Schiavo to live a few days longer.
Sighs of Relief
Religious prejudice undermines tsunami aid work.
Voting Against Anarchy
The greatest threat to liberty in Iraq is not international terrorism.
Go Figure
Recent stats on helping the needy, the tsunami, and religious government officials.
Your Government Failed You
But then, we don't want an all-powerful government any more than we want an all-powerful God.
Dean Vows to Reach Evangelicals as Democratic Leader
But many are waiting to see if the DNC walk matches their talk.
Jim Wallis: 'I See Genuine Soul-Searching Among Democrats'
Evangelical activist says it's time to find common ground on abortion and other issues.
Adventist Marine Under Fire
Pacifist court-martialed for refusing to pick up his weapon.
Q & A: John Thune
The Republican from South Dakota, who defeated Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle last November. Daschle had taken a leading role in blocking some of President Bush's pro-life judicial nominees.
Muzzled Speech
Christians tried for anti-gay preaching.
Jacob vs. Jacob
Jewish believers in Jesus quarrel over both style and substance.
Fragile Accord
History, resentment, and ethnic tension imperil long-term peace in Sudan.
More Culture of Life, Please
We like what we heard, we just didn't hear enough of it.
Quotation Marks
Recent quotes on Christian rock in school, family films, preemies, and Bushspeak.
Unholy Wars
Two books document the dangers of mixing church and state.

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