Is American Christianity on Its Last Legs? The Data Say Otherwise.
Two new books push back on Chicken-Little narratives of evangelical decline.
Should Pastors Stop Signing Civil Marriage Certificates?
First Things says yes. Survey finds 1 in 4 pastors agree.
Reply All
Readers respond to the December issue via letters, tweets, and blogs.
The Unremarkable Call to Love Our Gay Neighbors
Glenn Stanton shows how friendship and biblical fidelity belong together.
Loving Our LGBT Neighbors . . . Without an Agenda
An Interview with Glenn Stanton
One Flesh, Two Faiths
Naomi Schaefer Riley sheds light on an issue—interfaith marriage—that deserves greater attention.
175 Leaders Urge U.S. Support in Christianity’s Historical Heartland; Egyptian Churches Not So Sure
Middle East Christians appreciate prayers, but political action brings mixed feelings.
Baseball Extravaganza, Part 1
Forget sabermetrics; it’s poetic meter that matters.
Marriage for the 99%: Seeing Family as a Social Justice Issue
How research demonstrates that marital status can predict a person’s socioeconomic status.
Daughters of the Sexual Revolution: Why the Hook-up Culture Is Sexist
A culture of casual sex frustrates our young women’s pursuit of happy, enduring relationships. A review of ‘Girls Uncovered.’