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  • Catholic Bishops Re-Examining Message after Vote

    By Rachel Zoll

    U.S. Roman Catholic bishops, meeting a week after the election, are re-examining how they explain church teaching after President-elect Obama, who supports abortion rights, won a majority of Catholic votes.

    Nov 11, 2008 | Comments 7

  • Churches across America Reflect on Obama Election

    By The Associated Press

    Jubilation, pride and relief permeated pews and pulpits at predominantly black churches across the country on the first Sunday after Barack Obama's election, with congregrants blowing horns, waving American flags and raising their hands to the heavens.

    Nov 10, 2008 | Comments 24

  • Obama Election Shows Deep Racial Divide in Church

    By Rachel Zoll

    The barrier-crossing election of Barack Obama did little to bridge the deep racial divide in American churches. In fact, some clergy say it has only served to underscore their differences.

    Nov 07, 2008 | Comments 63

  • Pull the Lever for Jesus, Says Mega-Pastor

    By Lillian Kwon

    At a time when pastors across the country are endorsing candidates in protest of IRS rules that prohibit nonprofit groups from intervening in a political campaign, Pastor Ed Young threw off a pair of TOMS Democratic and Republican canvas shoes and urged, "Vote for Jesus!"

    Oct 20, 2008 | Comments 1

  • Lutheran Leader Urges Church to Engage in Faithful Political Talk

    By Eric Young

    The head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is urging people of faith to speak out publicly on the vital issues facing the nation and the world and to exercise faithful civic engagement.

    Oct 19, 2008 | Comments 1

  • Pastor Challenges IRS with Pro-McCain Sermon

    By Andrew DeMillo

    In a predominantly black church in a city known for its past racial strife, Bishop Robert Smith is taking sides. His targets: Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama and federal restrictions barring Smith's endorsement of Republican John McCain.

    Oct 16, 2008 | Comments 4

  • Pentecostalism Obscured in Palin Biography

    By Associated Press Writer

    Sarah Palin often identifies herself simply as Christian. Yet John McCain's running mate has deep roots in Pentecostalism, a spirit-filled Christian tradition that is one of the fastest growing in the world.

    Sep 05, 2008 | Comments 16

  • Has the McCain-Palin Ticket Energized Enough Conservative Evangelicals?

    By Eric Gorski

    The looming challenge for Republicans is building the same enthusiasm in "values voters" that fill evangelical churches each week.

    Sep 01, 2008 | Comments 45

  • Rick Warren Reveals 'The Kind of Leader America Needs'

    By Kenneth Chan

    Less than a day after hosting a forum that brought together the presumed Republican and Democratic presidential nominees, megachurch pastor Rick Warren delivered a sermon at his church in Southern California, sharing with his congregation what he feels are the first three characteristics to look for in leaders.

    Aug 20, 2008 | Comments 19

  • Church-Hosted Forum Reveals Hearts, Minds of White House Hopefuls

    By Kenneth Chan

    American voters were given a unique opportunity Saturday to hear the presumed Republican and Democratic presidential nominees speak on the issues of greatest concern to Christians around the nation at the very venue that will likely determine who will win in November – church.

    Aug 17, 2008 | Comments 22
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