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The president of the United States declared Wednesday “Religious Freedom Day.” It commemorates one of the great dates in American history, Jan. 16, 1786, when the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, drafted by Thomas Jefferson, was enacted. That law was famous for declaring the freedom of religious choice and free exercise to be “natural rights

The majority of adults in America believe businesses and organizations, even those with conflicting religious principles, should be required to provide coverage of contraception and birth control for their employees, according to a recent survey by LifeWay Research. At issue is a mandate under the Health and Human Services’ Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. “ObamaCare”), which

Pastor Rick Warren told CBN News that President Obama is “dead wrong” on enforcing his health care mandate. The mandate requires organizations to make contraception available in their health insurance plans even if it’s against their religious beliefs. Warren spoke with CBN News’s David Brody on this week’s The Brody File program. He said he told Obama directly of his opposition to

A federal court on Monday denied a request to halt enforcement of the abortion pill mandate which forces the Christian-owned-and-operated Hobby Lobby, to provide the “morning after pill” and “week after pill” in their health insurance plan, or face crippling fines up to $1.3 million dollars per day.  “We disagree with this decision and we will immediately appeal it,”

Jonah was a prophet typical of many believers today who wrap their faith in nationalism and/or patriotism to the point where it supersedes obedience to the will and heart of God. The Assyrian nation (modern-day Iraq) had harassed and fought against Israel and in 721 BC took the land of the ten tribes of Israel.

San Francisco is known as a city where anything goes—including clothing. But the California city may be readying to introduce a little more morality to its law books with a partial prohibition on public nudity.  It seems gays, however, would get a few exceptions to the impending public nudity ban. According to the Associated Press,

My article “Open Letter to My Black Evangelical Friends” elicited some very helpful comments along with words of affirmation and, unfortunately, a number of very ugly comments. The thoughts of many hearts were certainly revealed! Is it possible that some of the readers were not aware of the great love and respect I have for

Evangelist Franklin Graham is issuing a wake-up call to America, saying the nation has turned its back on God. He also warned that President Obama’s agenda will bring the greatest changes to the United States since the Civil War. “Everybody’s taxes will go up,” Franklin told The Brody File show. “Not at first, but everybody’s taxes are

I am not writing this letter to accuse but rather to advance understanding. And even though I am white, I am not writing as an outsider but as a fellow evangelical, part of the same spiritual family. May I pose some candid questions? Are you guilty, on any level, of blind allegiance to the Democratic party?

Baine’s Books sits in the heart of the historic village of Appomattox, Va., a Main Street institution where townspeople gather for coffee and conversation and, every Thursday after sundown, an open mic night that draws performers from near and far with guitars and banjos in hand, bluegrass and blues on their lips. Talk of church

My feelings, following the results of the 2012 presidential race, are not predicated on the relative merits or either candidate. They are borne with facts that are true of Americans’ lives at this time in the 21st century; some of which are flavored by choices by our seated president’s words and actions, but not without

Editor’s Note: The below article responds to the Rev. Dennis Dillon, publisher of The Christian Times, who recently wrote an article called, “Why Christians Should Vote for Barack Obama.” Mr. Dillon mentioned Bishop Mattera by name, attempting to rebut the Bishop’s piece, “Why Do So Many Believers Shun Biblical Values While Voting?” Before I respond

In just a few weeks millions of Americans will determine the destiny of this great nation. Some will blindly enter the booth and cast an uneducated vote. Others will robotically choose their traditional family political party. Then we have those who fear the potential outcome, do their homework and confidently vote according to a well-informed

For nearly 240 years, America has placed its trust in God. This humble faith has given our nation strength in wartime, dignity and compassion toward those less fortunate, and hope in the face of unprecedented challenges. The spirit of America is derived from deeply held Judeo-Christian values. We see these principles woven into the very

The former presidential candidate and longtime Charisma reader opens up about her charismatic roots.Charisma: We’ve been told you’re a Charisma reader—we’re honored. How did you first hear about the magazine?Bachmann: Maybe from church. My husband, Marcus, and I had gone to a small, Spirit-filled church—maybe 50 to 60 members. We were about 19. In ’75, things were really heating up spiritually across…