In order to influence public policy successfully, Focus on the Family must quickly learn how to remove politicking from its ministry core.

We can learn from the defeat of American Christian activism's greatest legislative victory.

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Official scourgings and vigilante enforcers in Iran terrorize Christians.

Government harasses churches in Eritrea

Church leaders who admonish politicians on moral issues are doing their jobs.

He speaks out strongly for the importance of Scripture.

How activists are trying to deny democracy, and why a bill designed to extend free speech won't pass.

The Thomas More Law Center says that by removing a cross from the Los Angeles County seal, the government is conveying a message that is anti-Christian and violating the Constitution.

The link between the Pledge decision and Time's cover package on religion and the presidential campaign.

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Plus: The Episcopal minister who is the new UN ambassador, church growth in Iraq, and more articles from online sources around the world.

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Religion is okay with the courts, so long as it doesn't mean anything.

Salvation Army sued for asking employees to support its mission

Plus: Babies born for stem cell use, faith-based prisons, Frank Schaeffer on the military, censoring films, and more articles from online sources around the world.

Vote consciously campaign urged Christian voters to elect secular political parties.

Votes may be considered sin if cast for politicians who support abortions.

Persecution will continue, but without as much implicit state support, says the president of the All India Christian Council.