France's peculiar aversion to public religiosity is rooted in a sordid history of sectarian violence.

At least 50 detained in fresh crackdown on house churches, reportedly promoted by new video and book releases.

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Activists want Washington to confront Communist leaders for torturing and killing Christians

Egyptian state security police arrested and tortured Christian converts

Chinese intelligence and security forces attack anew.

We've got bigger problems than the Pledge of Allegiance.

Alabama's Ten Commandments monument still drawing visitors despite its absence from the state Supreme Court building.

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Bush administration drastically lowers goals for faith-based initiative.

"Former Taliban hostages Dayna Curry and Heather Mercer talk about the risks they took, the imprisonment they suffered, and their hopes to return to 'the hardest place on Earth.'"

What Would the Founding Fathers Do about the application of Christian principles to American politics? A few cautionary words.

The late President's tapes brought more pain—and a genuine act of repentance.

Martin Luther responded to Islam with a new military philosophy, fresh focus on the Qur'an, and provocative readings of biblical prophecy.

Because broken promises fueled Islamic militancy, the road to stability must be paved with good faith.

"Top communists, despite their denials, endorse arrest and torture of Chinese Christians by the thousands."

Billy Graham's relationship with Richard Nixon was already a controversy in 1972.

Shelter Now leader believes workers were pawns in Taliban scheme