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How Sarah Palin Embodies the Countercultural Evangelical Ethos

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - October 1, 2009

The former Alaska governor's memoir is poised to embody the countercultural evangelical ethos. more >>

More Christian Conservatives Against Healthcare Reform

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 8, 2009

Public policy chief for the Southern Baptist Convention helps deliver anti-healthcare-reform petitions. more >>

Can Pawlenty Win Evangelicals <em>and</em> Moderates (Unlike Palin and Huckabee)?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - July 30, 2009

The mainstream media's Pawlenty coverage plays down the influence of his evangelical faith. more >>

Obama Names an Evangelical to Lead the NIH

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - July 10, 2009

Obama picked Francis Collins to head the National Institutes of Health. more >>

Interview With Richard Cizik's Replacement at National Association of Evangelicals

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

6 months after NAE's longtime DC lobbyist, the group has hired a replacement. more >>

Newt Gingrich: 'Our First Great Challenge Is Spiritual'

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - June 8, 2009

The former House speaker tells an evangelical audience, "We are surrounded by paganism." more >>

Shrinking Mainline Churches Take a Page From Evangelical Playbook

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

Some mainline Protestant denominations are borrowing tactics from the megachurch movement. more >>

Michael Steele on the Mormon Factor in Romney's Defeat

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - May 12, 2009

The RNC chair's comments about Romney's Mormonism were politically incorrect but accurate. more >>

Christians Unsure About Climate Change's Causes, but They Back Solutions

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - May 7, 2009

Evangelicals and Catholics doubt human-created climate change but think it's a problem worth combating. more >>

New Progressive Faith Group Launches Christian Radio Campaign for Climate Bill

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - May 6, 2009

The spot is airing in 8 culturally conservative states. more >>

Poll: Most Evangelicals and Catholics Condone Torture in Some Instances

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - April 30, 2009

Certain religious groups are more likely than others to condone torture of suspected terrorists. more >>

Miss California, Carrie Prejean, Signs With Top Christian Publicity Firm

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

Carrie Prejean has signed with the publicity firm that represents Rick Warren. more >>

Rick Warren's Journey From Political Peacemaker to Lightning Rod

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - April 21, 2009

The evangelical leader is getting attention for his ability to rile both sides in the culture wars. more >>

Why Were Evangelical Groups Silent About Tony Dungy?

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

Conservative Christian groups declined to support Tony Dungy's inclusion on Obama's faith council. more >>

Southern Baptist Convention's Richard Land Praises Obama Family Values

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - April 2, 2009

He calls the president a model father and husband. more >>

Profile: The Rev. Jim Wallis, From Outcast to Insider

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - April 2, 2009

In Obama's Washington, the progressive evangelical has gained new influence. more >>

Evangelical Minister Jim Wallis Is in Demand in Obama's Washington

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - March 31, 2009

The progressive leader was an outcast for decades but now he's back. more >>

Obama Is Making Centrist Evangelicals Antsy

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

Evangelicals for Human Rights President David Gushee calls the president out on abortion. more >>

What James Dobson's Resignation Means for Focus on the Family's Future

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

The founder of the evangelical ministry became the organization's biggest asset—and biggest liability. more >>

Evangelical Churches Push Kinky New Sex Challenges--But For Married Couples Only

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - February 25, 2009

Evangelical churches promote all types of sex to married couples as a marketing tool. more >>

Focus on the Family's Growing Influence—in Canada

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - February 19, 2009

The evangelical organization's Canadian branch has one of its own in the prime minister's office. more >>

Exclusive Interview: Conservative Evangelical Leader Tony Perkins Sours on the GOP

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - February 6, 2009

Family Research Council's Tony Perkins has some tough words for Republicans, compliments for Obama. more >>

Richard Cizik's Replacement at the National Association of Evangelicals

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - January 28, 2009

The National Association of Evangelicals is hiring a new Washington lobbyist. 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 >>

Do New Revelations in Ted Haggard Sex Scandal Make it Harder to Forgive Him?

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

A new report indicates that fallen evangelical leader Ted Haggard performed a sex act before a parishioner. more >>