Religious Issues

Making the CASE for a Sound Economy
(BLI) he National Association of Evangelicals, the National Council of Churches and others have backed a Jim Wallis-initiated effort to increase national spending on government spending on the poor. 8/5/2011 >>more

CROUSE: Michele Bachmann: Biblical submission and servant leadership
(BLI) Few biblical passages cause more confusion than Ephesians 5:21-33 that calls for wives to submit to husbands. 7/29/2011 >>more

Exclusive: Dr. Janice Crouse on her Washington Times Front Page Piece
(BLI) This important piece takes a look at a recent movement by so-called modern theologians away from the basic principles of Christianity. 4/19/2011 >>more

Obamatizing the Church
(BLI) Dr. Janice Crouse discusses Rob Bell's latest book on the front page of today's Washington Times editorial section. Don't miss it! 4/19/2011 >>more

The Tribe of Young Unbelievers Increases
(BLI) Most young people leaving the church “had been exposed to a superficial form of Christianity that effectively inoculated them against authentic faith.” 12/6/2010 >>more

Faith and the Rescued Chilean Miners
(BLI) Chilean President Miguel Juan Sebastián Piñera Echenique, Ph.D, declared that what “started as a possible tragedy,” ended up “as a real blessing from God.” 10/14/2010 >>more

FEMA's Shirt Scandal
(BLI) Church groups have always been the backbone of the volunteer force in disaster recovery. While that is far from being a secret, a recent FEMA documentary of recovery efforts tried to hide that fact. 6/4/2010 >>more

Tiger Woods . . . the Movie
(BLI) When the Tiger Woods story is complete the ending will depend upon whether he continues on his destructive path or hands it all over to the Author of Life. 1/12/2010 >>more

A Christian Call to Arms
(BLI) Washington Times - Together, people of faith and deep religious convictions will continue work to protect those who are most vulnerable, the unborn, the disabled, the aged. 12/21/2009 >>more

Manhattan Declaration Reveals Mainstream Values
(BLI) These Biblically-based truths are a part of the very foundation of the Christian faith: the sanctity of life, the divinely-ordained nature of marriage, and religious liberty. 12/9/2009 >>more

Those Without Faith Starting to Outpace Religious Americans
(BLI) A recently released Trinity College study says that the population of those without any particular faith is growing faster than the population of those with a faith tradition in the U.S. 10/9/2009 >>more

New Insights on Leadership from Trusted Sources
(BLI) Researcher George Barna has written extensively about leadership and its ramifications for the state of Christianity in modern America. 10/9/2009 >>more

Protecting Rifqa is a Matter of Adhering to the U.S. Constitution
(BLI) If there was ever a time to reassert our hard-won American uniqueness, this is it. 9/3/2009 >>more

Admitting the Power of Evil
(BLI) Prominent persons aren't the only ones who pay an exorbitant price for personal transgressions. 7/31/2009 >>more

Champion Figure Skater Scott Hamilton's New Book on Being a Champion
(BLI) Olympic Champion figure skater and sports commentator Scott Hamilton has released a new book on his life and trials, his faith and what it means to be a champion. 6/22/2009 >>more

All the President's Faith Traditions
(BLI) As many Evangelicals have noticed, while the President claims the Christian faith and invokes the name of Jesus, he is at the same time at odds and even hostile to those who make similar claims. 6/19/2009 >>more

Angels and Demons
(BLI) Author Dan Brown admits to having a theological agenda. 5/21/2009 >>more

Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions
(BLI) It's that time of year when many people reassess their lives and focus on self improvement. 1/13/2009 >>more

Church Burning in Wasilla Gets Only Slight Notice
(BLI) The fire that gutted the Wasilla Bible Church in Wasilla, Alaska, the church home of Alaska Governor and former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, has received very little main stream news coverage. 12/31/2008 >>more

Newsweek Challenges Christian Theology
(BLI) A recent article in Newsweek magazine challenges mainstream Christian theology and its opposition to same-sex "marriage." 12/16/2008 >>more

Evangelicals in the Media…or Not
(BLI) Fewer and fewer Evangelicals are working in the media, especially the major media outlets. 10/27/2008 >>more

New Trends in Church Growth
(BLI) Over the past couple of decades churches have grown exponentially to meet the needs of their congregations and communities. 9/26/2008 >>more

Saving Grace Presenting Redemption
(BLI) The TNT network series Saving Grace, starring Holly Hunter, has been catching the attention of theologians and evangelists for it's presentation of the themes of grace, redemption and repentance. 9/22/2008 >>more

God, Faith and America's Universities
(BLI) A new survey of colleges and universities in the United States shows that most have walked away from their founding purpose. 9/4/2008 >>more

The Nanny State and the Common Good Meet at the Home Depot
(BLI) The prevailing tenets of the left are based on the idea that society can be perfected into a framework that is effective for everyone's "good" - the "common good." 8/12/2008 >>more

Study Shows Americans Embrace "Feel Good" Spirituality Yet Reject Theology
(BLI) Updated! The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life recently released a U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 6/30/2008 >>more

Expanding the Evangelical Tent: Revisiting the Evangelical Manifesto
(BLI) The authors offer no explanation as to why they think today's differences pose more of a challenge than previous eras. 6/30/2008 >>more

John Howard and the Inextricable Link Between Freedom and Faith
(BLI) John Howard's new book fills the longstanding historical gaps in cultural, traditional and faith-based values. 6/23/2008 >>more

Public School Principal Eddie Walker Acts on His Convictions
(BLI) Last week, a high school principal resigned over a matter of principle, and it made headlines. 6/6/2008 >>more

Muddying the Evangelical Waters
(BLI) "Evangelical Manifesto" excludes traditional conservative and pro-family evangelical voices. 5/7/2008 >>more

Woe to Those Who Preach Not the Gospel
(BLI) Indeed, Americans have described Mr. Wright’s inflammatory comments as “outrageous” and “appalling.” 4/30/2008 >>more

Ted Turner Changes His Tune on Religion
(BLI) he controversial founder of CNN Ted Turner, has changed his mind about religion. 4/9/2008 >>more

Evangelical Wiccans?
(BLI) There is an increase in the number of young, professing Evangelicals who are also adopting the belief system of Wicca. 2/22/2008 >>more

Will Hollywood Revive Biblical Literacy?
(BLI) A new movie coming out on October 19, The Ten Commandments, addresses Biblical ignorance. 10/3/2007 >>more

The Ten Commandments vs. The Big Mac
(BLI) A new survey indicates that the American public is woefully ignorant about the Ten Commandments. 10/2/2007 >>more

Many Are Called, But Few Are Heroes
(BLI) Dr. Ernie Steury’s extraordinary dedication to his patients, along with his integration of top-notch medical skills and deep faith, make him a model for medical missionaries. 9/5/2007 >>more

The Salvation Army’s Godfather
(BLI) No one who meets him can forget Andy Miller; he has friends all over the world –– most of them have a favorite anecdote about the “godfather” of the Salvation Army. 7/5/2007 >>more

Egyptian Christian Gets Reprieve from Deportation
(BLI) It is still possible that Mr. Khouzam will be sent back to Egypt and face torture or death for his Christian beliefs. 7/2/2007 >>more

What about the Morality of Homosexual Behavior?
(BLI) General Pace Plants His Flag on Moral Ground 3/19/2007 >>more

Violence Vanquished
(BLI) The hard data translates into changed lives and brighter prospects for young people. 1/24/2007 >>more

Amazing Grace: Evangelicals’ Role in History (4:16)
(BLI) 12/28/2006 >>more

Happy Birthday, Dear Jesus
(BLI) Birthday wishes to the greatest Gift. 12/25/2006 >>more

Christ in Christmas
(BLI) A Christmas poem by Ruth Baird Shaw. 12/25/2006 >>more

The Gospel of Oprah
(BLI) Oprah offers a brand of spirituality that sets feeling as its center. 11/17/2006 >>more

Misguided Attempts to Eradicate Global Poverty
(BLI) An analysis of the National Council of Churches Study Guide on the Millennium Development Goals. 8/15/2006 >>more

Getting Religion: How Teens Come to Faith
(BLI) Weak spiritual foundations in the home leave teens searching for religion. In the prevailing darkness of the youth culture, it can be a scary venture. 7/27/2006 >>more

CWA Names 2005 Evangelical Women of the Year
(BLI) 1/3/2006 >>more

The Pearcey Report -- New Resource for Christian News
(BLI) 12/7/2005 >>more