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A Florida megachurch will hold a back-to-school backpack drive this weekend to help the children of families affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill.

America is fundamentally distinct from all other countries in its founding, in its national life, and in the values, rights and privileges it confers upon its citizens. In other words, America is exceptional.

The Jordan River, where Christians believe Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, is severely polluted, says an environmental group that is warning against future baptismal ceremonies.

The Rev. Geoffrey A. Black said Rice's commitment to following Christ with authenticity is admirable and reflects the faith journey taken by many who have found a spiritual home in the UCC.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the world’s first human clinical trial of a therapy involving embryonic stem cells, the biotechnology company behind the planned trial announced Friday.

Virginia native John Upton was elected Saturday to lead the Baptist World Alliance as its new president. The long-time Baptist succeeds David Coffey of the United Kingdom.

Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill hailed members of the Church this past week for remaining firm in their belief in God in the face of “aggressive atheism” and “resurgent paganism.”

The Human Rights Campaign is criticizing retailing companies Target and Best Buy for making a donation to a political group supporting conservative Minnesota House member and gubernatorial hopeful Tom Emmer.

Anne Rice is, at best, our sister-in-Christ who is going through a dark night of the soul. She is, at the very least, someone who has encountered something of the light of Christ, is drawn to it, and is now “kicking against the goads.”

A broad range of Christian leaders in Kenya issued a joint statement Friday on their country’s proposed constitution, calling on “all Kenyans” to reject it “in its entirety.”

A Christian aid agency that has been working in Niger since 1995 says the current food shortage in the West African country is the worst they’ve seen since the 2005 food crisis.

Interview with the Vampire author Anne Rice declared Wednesday that she “quit being Christian.”

A young robber went into a South Florida cell phone store hoping to come out with some cash until he was dissuaded by a talk about Jesus.

A new U.S. House bill introduced Thursday seeks to permanently ban federal funding of abortion across all federal agencies.

Democratic senators recently tipped their hat to the broad faith community for their support on economic and social justice issues and appealed for a continued commitment.

A dozen masked men shot five Christians to death as they came out of their church building here on July 15, two months after a banned Islamic extremist group sent church leaders a threatening letter, relatives said.

Evangelism forces me to decide whether or not I believe in Jesus enough to tell someone else that he is the only way into God’s favor.

Clearly, President Obama and his allies in Congress believe that all social questions, be they economic or otherwise, are best addressed by government.

Thousands of Baptists from around the world have converged in Honolulu this week for the 20th Baptist World Congress. Outgoing BWA president David Coffey opened up the gathering challenging Baptists to hear the Holy Spirit.

It may tempting to think the church can win converts if it has the right strapline or soundbite, but the most effective way remains telling people about Jesus Christ, said a British theologian.

The nation’s largest evangelical body is urging the Florida church behind “International Burn A Quran Day” to cancel its plans.

Attorneys with a Christian legal firm have urged mayors in South Carolina and Florida not to give in to the demands of atheists by removing Christian invocations from their council meetings.

Today I begin a multi-part series of posts on corporate worship: what it is and why it’s important

The sociological research presents a clear case for social concern, but the Christian case against mixed-faith marriage emerged long before the academic discipline of sociology. That case is rooted in the logic of the Gospel itself, and in the reality of the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

The existence of conflict in the church is a sign of health and vitality, the head of The Episcopal Church told a live Web audience Wednesday.