Articles on Election

• NAE President Reassures Critics of Pro-Life Stance

  By Michelle A. Vu

  The president of the National Association of Evangelicals reassured the organization’s Board of Directors as well as media outlets this past week that the group remains fully committed to its long-held stance on abortion, marriage and other biblical values after several controversial statements were made by the group’s vice president.

  Dec 08, 2008 | Comments 23

• Franklin Graham Speaks Against Abortion at Calif. Megachurch

  By Kenneth Chan

  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.

  Dec 02, 2008 | Comments 27

• Evangelical Leader Irritated by Stereotypes in Post-Election Coverage

  By Audrey Barrick

  A prominent evangelical from Fuller Theological Seminary in Southern California is irritated for being stereotyped by the national media since the election of Democrat Barack Obama as U.S. president. "As an evangelical I hadn't realized that I had been 'post-ed' as a result of the Obama victory."

  Nov 17, 2008 | Comments 8
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  Survey: Churches Less Active in '08 Election

  By Jennifer Riley

  Churches were less active in this year’s election process than in 2004, according to a recently released survey. Significantly fewer voters who attended religious services said that they received information about political parties and candidates at their place of worship.

  Nov 16, 2008 | Comments 5
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  Repeal of Gay Marriage Ban May Appear on 2010 Ballot

  By Katherine T. Phan

  A group called Courage Campaign said it is taking lessons from the "Yes on 8" campaign and attempting to build a grassroots network, similar to the network of churches used to support Prop. 8, that would boost a repeal effort.

  Nov 15, 2008 | Comments 124
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  Survey: Blacks, Hispanics Forged 'Bulletproof' Alliance in Election

  By Jennifer Riley

  Not only did African-American and Hispanic voters vote overwhelmingly for now president-elect Barack Obama, but they did so with nearly no discrepancy between born-again and non-born again voters, a new survey shows.

  Nov 10, 2008 | Comments 13
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  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

• Dobson Admits to Struggling after Election

  By Jennifer Riley

  Christian right leader Dr. James Dobson said he is currently in a grieving process over the presidential election result, which he said is a huge setback for the pro-life movement.

  Nov 07, 2008 | Comments 54

• 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 66
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  Obama Win Brings Hope to Africa, Church Leaders Say

  By Ethan Cole

  President-elect Barack Obama is not only inspiring hope for positive change among Americans but also overseas in Africa, church leaders say. “It is a positive turn for Africa,” said Bishop Joseph Wasonga of Maseno West Anglican Church in Kenya.

  Nov 06, 2008 | Comments 6