http://www.christianpost.com/us/topics/church-politics Copyright (c) Christian Post. All Rights Reserved. 5 en-gb 144 17 http://www.christianpost.com http://www.christianpost.com/images/blogs/article/cpLogo.gif http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091111/liberty-university-kicks-off-pro-life-week/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091111/liberty-university-kicks-off-pro-life-week/index.html Thousands of students at the world’s largest evangelical university on Wednesday kicked off a week filled with high-profile speakers, including "Jane Roe" of Roe v. Wade, to celebrate pro-life week. Jennifer Riley Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:52:23 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091029/conservatives-vow-to-keep-close-watch-of-hate-crimes-law/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091029/conservatives-vow-to-keep-close-watch-of-hate-crimes-law/index.html Christian conservative groups will be keeping a close watch over how new hate crimes legislation will be enforced after President Obama signed it into law Wednesday. Michelle A. Vu Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:02:34 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090510/breakaway-group-asks-court-to-dismiss-episcopal-church-lawsuit/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090510/breakaway-group-asks-court-to-dismiss-episcopal-church-lawsuit/index.html A group of churches in Texas that split from The Episcopal Church (TEC) is asking a civil court to dismiss a lawsuit that was filed against it last month by the U.S.-based church body and a diocese that shares its name. Eric Young Sun, 10 May 2009 10:26:18 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090307/rick-warren-culture-influenced-by-change-of-hearts-not-laws/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090307/rick-warren-culture-influenced-by-change-of-hearts-not-laws/index.html While most Americans can do little, if anything, to reverse today’s political and economic tides, there is much that can be done to change the cultural tide. And, as one prominent megachurch recently noted, real change doesn’t come from politicians and the changing of laws but from the Church and the changing of hearts.. Kenneth Chan Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:40:04 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090119/biden-worships-at-church-jfk-attended/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090119/biden-worships-at-church-jfk-attended/index.html Vice President-elect Joe Biden worshipped and received communion Sunday at the same Roman Catholic church President John F. Kennedy attended just hours before his inauguration. The Associated Press Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:02:50 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090112/gay-nh-bishop-to-offer-prayer-at-inaugural-event/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090112/gay-nh-bishop-to-offer-prayer-at-inaugural-event/index.html New Hampshire Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay Episcopal bishop, will offer a prayer at the Lincoln Memorial at an inaugural event for President-elect Barack Obama. The Associated Press Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:45:26 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090112/obama-life-difficult-without-church-community/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090112/obama-life-difficult-without-church-community/index.html President-elect Barack Obama has been without a worship community for about a year now and throughout that time, he says, it’s been difficult. Eric Young Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:22:07 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20081202/franklin-graham-speaks-against-abortion-at-calif-megachurch/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20081202/franklin-graham-speaks-against-abortion-at-calif-megachurch/index.html Evangelist Franklin Graham delivered a message Sunday night at Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, Calif., mixing a bit of politics into his call for repentance. He emphasized the sin of murder, in particular abortion. Kenneth Chan Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:43:30 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20081111/catholic-bishops-re-examining-message-after-vote/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20081111/catholic-bishops-re-examining-message-after-vote/index.html 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. Rachel Zoll Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:18:48 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20081110/churches-across-america-reflect-on-obama-election/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20081110/churches-across-america-reflect-on-obama-election/index.html 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. The Associated Press Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:01:36 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20081107/obama-election-shows-deep-racial-divide-in-church/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20081107/obama-election-shows-deep-racial-divide-in-church/index.html 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. Rachel Zoll Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:50:43 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20081020/pull-the-lever-for-jesus-says-mega-pastor/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20081020/pull-the-lever-for-jesus-says-mega-pastor/index.html 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!" Lillian Kwon Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:44:49 EDT