Sunday, July 6, 2008

Christianity

USN Current Issue

A Christian Approach to Covering Healthcare

Through medical sharing ministries, members cover each other's bills. more >>

The Role of Religion in This Year's Election

A new survey suggests the complex role of faith in the race for the White House. more >>

Exposing a Network of Powerful Christians

A new book claims that the "Fellowship" influences key decision makers. more >>

The Reverend Wright Controversy Draws Attention to the United Church of Christ

The UCC leadership, embracing controversy, welcomes debate over its liberal stands. more >>

In Iran, Covert Christian Converts Live With Secrecy and Fear

A draft Iranian law would mandate the death penalty for apostasy. more >>

Does Wright Represent Black Church-Goers?

Two leading experts share their diverging views. more >>

The Pope Confronts the Priest Sex Scandal

Pleased with the pontiff's response, victims now want the church to follow through. more >>

The Pope Praises Catholic Educators

The pontiff offered encouragement, not ultimatums on "minimal Catholicity." more >>

What to Do About the Priest Shortage

The Pope opposes liberalizing the rules, but most Catholics disagree. more >>

Bush Touts His Antiabortion Record to National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

The event drew criticism from one Catholic group, Catholics United, which called it a "shameful attempt to shoehorn authentic Catholic teaching into a partisan political agenda." more >>

The Vatican on Muslims and Jews

The pope has offended some followers of other faiths but may be mending fences. more >>

Top U.S. Officials of All Faiths Welcome Pope Benedict

Catholic senators and representatives to participate in Pope's visit. more >>

The Pope Has an Eager Audience in Youth

A new survey shows that younger Catholics are more in sync with pre-Vatican II practices. more >>

Pope Benedict XVI's Visit Begins Tomorrow

Here’s the schedule of events. more >>

Why the Pope Is Wrong About Condoms

An interview with South African Bishop Kevin Dowling, an AIDS activist. more >>

The First Holy War

The truth about the epic clash between east and west. more >>

Pope Reaches Out to American Catholics

Benedict XVI to visit Washington, D.C., and New York City in April. more >>

Pope to Meet with Catholic Colleges and Universities

Christendom College embodies Benedict's vision for education. more >>

Americans are Switching Religions in Droves

A new Pew survey proves that American spiritual life is more fluid than ever. more >>

Protestants Verging on Becoming Minorities

A new Pew study also shows increases among Catholics and religion-switchers. more >>

Behind the Prosperity Gospel

Followers believe God wants them to be rich—not just spiritually but materially. more >>

Investigating Televangelist Finances

Does preacher compensation violate non-profit tax laws? more >>

Huckabee's Strength Spotlights New Generation of Evangelical Christians

A new generation might not be so reliably Republican this year. more >>

Biblical Bad Boys who make Henry VIII Look like a Feminist

Dirty rotten men. more >>

Why Scholars Just Can't Stop Talking About Sarah and Hagar

Dueling mothers. more >>

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