Christianity

Poll: Most Mainline Protestants Say Society Should Accept Homosexuality

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - March 23, 2009

As many as 70 percent of certain mainline Protestants say homosexuality should be accepted by society. more >>

Obama's Stem Cell Order Reopens the Culture Wars

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - March 19, 2009

Conservative Christians are looking for an opening to challenge embryonic stem cell research. more >>

Kathleen Sebelius and the Evolution of Catholic Democrats

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - March 11, 2009

Antiabortion groups have opposed Sebelius's nomination to the Department of Health and Human Services. more >>

Bush's Catholic Czar: Sebelius Pick Is 'Signal Moment' for Conservative Christians

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - March 5, 2009

Deal Hudson urges the Republican Party to speak up against HHS nominee Kathleen Sebelius. more >>

Kathleen Sebelius's Abortion Stance: the Catholic Angle

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - February 27, 2009

Would the governor's potential appointment to lead HHS be less controversial if she weren't Catholic? more >>

Why Christian Radio's Nervous Over Fairness Doctrine Despite Today's Senate Ban

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - February 26, 2009

Christian broadcasters say the Fairness Doctrine would force them to broadcast unchristian viewpoints. more >>

Christian Radio Gets Nervous About the Fairness Doctrine

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - February 26, 2009

Some worry that Obama and Democrats will impose "stealth" fairness doctrine policies. more >>

Catholics Now in Demand by Both Parties in Washington

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - February 23, 2009

Kathleen Sebelius could be one of many Catholics filling top posts for both Republicans and Democrats. more >>

New York's New Archbishop: What the Choice Means for American Politics

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - February 23, 2009

In choosing Timothy Dolan, the pope wanted a conservative but not a strident right-wing advocate. more >>

Catholic Marriage Preparation Alienates Potential Church-Goers

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - February 10, 2009

Marriage preparation courses could be driving away would be Catholics. more >>

The Christian Right's New Soul-Searching: Politics vs. Culture

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - February 9, 2009

Following recent setbacks, the Christian right ponders stepping back from politics. more >>

A New Patriarch for the Russian Orthodox Church

Nation & World - January 28, 2009

Patriarch-elect Metropolitan Kirill is seen as a modernizer who seeks to improve ties with the Vatican. more >>

The Ted Haggard You Don't Know

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - January 28, 2009

Alexandra Pelosi's HBO documentary on the disgraced former evangelical pastor. more >>

My First Take on Rick Warren's Invocation: Emphasizing Unity and Christianity

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - January 20, 2009

The evangelical pastor's invocation prayer stressed unity—and Christianity. more >>

Catholic Group Uses Obama Bio as Case Against Abortion in Inauguration Day Ad

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - January 20, 2009

A conservative Catholic group says Barack Obama's life story makes antiabortion case. more >>

Obama's Top Domestic Policy Adviser Meets with Christian Leaders—Again

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - January 16, 2009

A coalition of Christian leaders confer with Obama's transition team about tackling poverty. more >>

Send Your Questions for Fallen Evangelical Leader Ted Haggard

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - January 15, 2009

Taking questions for fallen evangelical leader Ted Haggard, subject of a new documentary. more >>

Obama's Inaugural Prayer Team: Where's the (Religious) Diversity?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - January 13, 2009

The president-elect has chosen a range of religious figures, but where are the Muslims or the Jews? more >>

After Rick Warren Flap, Gay Activists Cheer Obama's Invite of Gene Robinson

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - January 12, 2009

Gay-rights groups are relieved that Obama included the gay Episcopal bishop in inaugural festivities. more >>

Rick Warren Offers Saddleback to Breakaway Episcopal Parishes

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - January 9, 2009

A new break in the story of Episcopal churches fighting for property. more >>

Richard Neuhaus's Death and the Catholic–Evangelical Tension in Politics

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - January 9, 2009

Neuhaus helped forge a close bond between evangelicals and Catholics. more >>

As Home Schooling Surges, the Evangelical Share Drops

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - January 9, 2009

Experts say that the home-schooling scene is diversifying. more >>

California Ruling in Episcopal Church Dispute Deals Setback to Breakaway Parishes Nationwide

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - January 8, 2009

A court blocked parishes from holding onto property after spliting from the main church. more >>

Would-Be Republican Party Chairmen Quiet on Faith at Candidate's Forum

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - January 5, 2009

The candidates didn't address many Christian right issues. more >>

Bashing Rick Warren, Star Parker Reveals Christian Right's Fears