Subscribe to this tag
A Conference of Anglican Leaders Confronts Deeply Divisive Issues
By Jay Tolson -
Nation & World
- July 23, 2008
Actions by the U.S. Episcopal Church test the durability of the Anglican Communion.
more >>
Let's Skip the Patriotism and Religious Talk About McCain and Obama and Move On to Substantive Issues
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- July 2, 2008
Can we please move on to more substantive issues like the wars, taxes, energy costs, and so on?
more >>
Hallucinogen Gives Lasting Spiritual Boost
Health
- July 2, 2008
Psilocybin may help treat patients with cancer, depression, drug abuse, study says
more >>
In Iran’s Holy City, Dissent Over Mixing Islam and Politics
By Anuj Chopra -
Nation & World
- June 27, 2008
The regime faces criticism from an unexpected source.
more >>
A Christian Approach to Covering Healthcare
By Michelle Andrews -
Health
- June 25, 2008
Through medical sharing ministries, members cover each other's bills.
more >>
The Role of Religion in This Year's Election
By Jay Tolson -
Nation & World
- June 24, 2008
A new survey suggests the complex role of faith in the race for the White House.
more >>
Dissident Anglicans to Set Their Own Agenda
By Jay Tolson -
Nation & World
- June 20, 2008
In a conference, more than 1,000 conservative leaders will call for restoring identity to their church.
more >>
Exposing a Network of Powerful Christians
By Jay Tolson -
Nation & World
- May 28, 2008
A new book claims that the "Fellowship" influences key decision makers.
more >>
Obama and Brzezinski—Ill-Suited and Sending a Mixed Message to Jews
By Bonnie Erbe -
To the Contrary
- May 28, 2008
Brzezinski's remarks about U.S. supporters of Israel don't help Obama.
more >>
Public Opinion: McCain, Hagee, and Parsley vs. Obama and Wright—Whose Reverend Problem Is More Serious?
By Robert Schlesinger -
Opinion
- May 23, 2008
McCain and Obama have rejected the support of controversial preachers. Whose relationship was worse?
more >>
The Preacher Problems of McCain and Obama
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- May 23, 2008
McCain and Obama need to do better jobs vetting their spiritual friends.
more >>
Israel's Historic Achievement
By Mortimer Zuckerman -
Opinion
- May 16, 2008
Sixty years is a short time in the life of a state.
more >>
"The Role of Women is Changing" in the Arab World: A Conversation with Queen Noor al-Hussein
Nation & World
- May 16, 2008
American-born Queen Noor married King Hussein of Jordan in 1978.
more >>
The Evangelical Manifesto: What It Means
By Jay Tolson -
Nation & World
- May 13, 2008
An important new statement says theological principles should trump policy preferences.
more >>
The Reverend Wright Controversy Draws Attention to the United Church of Christ
By Jay Tolson -
Nation & World
- May 9, 2008
The UCC leadership, embracing controversy, welcomes debate over its liberal stands.
more >>
In Iran, Covert Christian Converts Live With Secrecy and Fear
By Anuj Chopra -
Nation & World
- May 8, 2008
A draft Iranian law would mandate the death penalty for apostasy.
more >>
Obama Holds On to His Jewish Supporters
Nation & World
- May 7, 2008
Obama currently does better among Jewish voters than presumed McCain, according to a Gallup Poll.
more >>
Does Wright Represent Black Church-Goers?
By Jay Tolson -
Nation & World
- May 2, 2008
Two leading experts share their diverging views.
more >>
Why Islamic States Would Be Bad for Muslims
By Jay Tolson -
Nation & World
- May 1, 2008
Defining 'sharia' is crucial to finding a healthy place for religion in Muslim nations.
more >>
U.S. News's Secrets of Islam
News Desk
- April 23, 2008
What do Muslims really believe? Who was Muhammad? What is the significance of the pilgrimage to Mecca? U.S. News provides answers to these and many other questions in its series Secrets of Islam: The Essential Guide to the World's Fastest-Growing Religion.
more >>
The Pope Confronts the Priest Sex Scandal
By Alex Kingsbury -
Nation & World
- April 18, 2008
Pleased with the pontiff's response, victims now want the church to follow through.
more >>
The Pope Praises Catholic Educators
By Jay Tolson -
Nation & World
- April 18, 2008
The pontiff offered encouragement, not ultimatums on "minimal Catholicity."
more >>
What to Do About the Priest Shortage
By Kent Garber -
Nation & World
- April 18, 2008
The Pope opposes liberalizing the rules, but most Catholics disagree.
more >>
Jewish Voters Still Have Questions About Obama
By Liz Halloran -
Nation & World
- April 18, 2008
Jewish voters still are unsure of the presidential candidate.
more >>
Candidates Speak About Their Religious Beliefs
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- April 18, 2008
One impact of the pope's visit was to inspire media coverage of religion in public life.
more >>