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Recent polls find that Rudy Giuliani is a surprising choice of conservative Christians despite his liberal stands on social issues.

Conservatives rallied for a night of entertaining and thought provoking sharing between four of conservative radio and televisions biggest names. We attended and felt the energy in the crowd.

Providing an explanation for being conservative in Biblical interpretation.

In a world where Republican equals conservative Evangelical and Democrat equals tree hugging liberal, can anyone find common ground? Fortunately, it seems to be the very air we breath that is bringing together these two camps.

Despite agreement by the vast majority of scientists in the world, Dr. Jerry Falwell still says that global warming is a myth that has more to do with politics than science.

Most voters, about 47 percent, still consider the GOP to be more closely aligned with the Christian community than the Democratic Party. However, this is an eight point drop from previous figures at 55 percent.

The daughter of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) has been accused of attacking Evangelical Christians and attempting to make them look absurd in her new film.

Katherine Harris, GOP senatorial candidate from Florida explains that only Christians should seek public office, the Constitution not withstanding. The Conservative Right concurs through its silence.

Politicians should not be the ones defining Christianity. Only Christ should do that. And he was a liberal.

I get many questions asking for questions that assume all homeschoolers are conservative Christians. The questions are often accusatory and stereotypical.

Liberal Christians. Is that phrase really the oxymoron that many conservative Christians would have us believe?

As a conservative Christian, I had some serious misgivings about the Harry Potter books...until I read them and discovered some important and helpful themes.

A brief look at the way conservative Christian voters choose their political candidates and why they should consider other issues.

The Vatican has said that non-Catholics are suffering from a "wound" and do not belong to the true church, which is the Catholic Church.

Conservatives in Los Angeles are forced to stay in the closets the gays so recently left.

Christians verus the world? Why do Christians arouse the ire of so many groups. Is America going to hell in a hand cart? In this admittedly long article, I try to answer some of those questions.

I am a walking oxymoron in today's religious climate - a liberal Christian. But it may be that my fringe status is more political than religious. Calling yourself a "liberal" anything today is so scorned that even Dennis Kucinich won't do it. I still do.

As a conservative Christian and a pastor, I was influenced by Dr. Jerry Falwell. I would like to share a few of the ways he affected my life and ministry.

Most so-called Christians in America have rejected some of Christ's most essential teachings and are hell-bent on dismantling the programs and institutions that in many ways achieve what Christ commanded.

Even if you are a liberal Democrat, there is much to gain from reading the best in conservative blogs. Here are but a few reasons why.

Lee University is a Church of God university in Tennessee. Enough said? One word....conservative.

The Rev. Jerry Falwell, the preacher and televangelist who founded the Moral Majority and helped turn conservative Christians into a formidable political force, died yesterday at the age of 73. The question now is what his ultimate legacy will be.

A proposed "Hate Crimes" Bill in the United States, designed to protect certain groups against violence, could actually be used to attack the free speech of Christians, experts say.

Many pundits have predicted that evangelical Christians will abandon the Republicans this year, most likely by simply not voting. I say there is no way that will happen.

One of the men responsible for the rise of the Evangelical Right and its influence over American politics died today at age 76.

An analysis of Fred Thompson's campaign for President and comparison with the other major Republican candidates.

Turning out in a record numbers, the Iowan evangelicals spurred Huckabee on to a rounding victory, upsetting the Romney campaign and virtually shutting out Giuliani, who, by the way, had the temerity to dismiss Iowa's importance and skip the caucus altogether.

A local church's anti-abortion display is catching the eye, but are the believers inside providing a safety net to catch the babies?

In what may be the most ridiculous act yet in the political morass that has become the American presidential campaign, the religious fundamentalist group Focus On Family placed a video on their website calling on god to rain on Barack Obama's speech.

Much controversy has surrounded the surprise nomination of freshman governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin. Many analysts see the move as an attempt to counter McCain's problems with evangelical Christians.

An explanation of why an evangelical Christian would vote for liberal politicians.

Conservative journalist and pundit Peggy Noonan was caught in a moment of "hot mic" candor during what she thought was an offscreen (and off-microphone) period at an outdoor set of MSNBC studios. Noonan and Time magazine's Mike Murphy...

The striking similarities between a fifth grader and a typical Conservative.

Attitudes towards Christians are distinctly negative these days. Some Christians may be reacting to the negativity by turning Muslim.

"The war with Iraq began a long time ago when the Christian Church, for the most part, turned its back on our Moslem brothers and sisters." Rev. Dean Snyder

A lightly opinionated discussion regarding the media frenzy that is "Barack Obama's Minister" Reverend Jeremiah Wright, and the lack of coverage regarding John McCain's spiritual acquaintances - from Jerry Falwell to Rod Parsley.

A brief overview of Pat Robertson's stunning 1988 presidential campaign and its contribution to the rise of evangelical Christians in American politics.

Imagine a corporation seemingly determined to only show its weaknesses. It would never fly. The modern church seems to be doing the same thing with its best material. It's killing the church and missing its own point.

Christianity is continuously fighting the surrounding culture. How can those who claim to follow Jesus Christ complain when they endure ridicule? Would Jesus be a part of the religious rights movement if He were here in the flesh?

The problem with Pensacola is a lack of foresightedness and the staunch belief that if it worked in 1945 it should work in 2005.

Rudy Guliani led the city of New York well after the attacks on September 11, but will he appeal to enough people to win the Republican nomination?

There's abundant evidence that liberals do what they do because they think it's cool... not because their actions benefit anyone. And to be cool, you have to hate the right people and organizations. So much for the party of the "big tent."

This editorial piece explains an Evangelical pastor's decision to speak out to his congregation about the political polarization of Christians who favor the right. Basically, it opens the door for Christians to realize their freedom of political beliefs.

Southern Evangelical Seminary to host Ann Coulter as part of lecture series.

Hillary Clinton is trying to learn about strange beasts she has only heard tale of in song, myth and legend as she seeks the 2008 presidential nomination for the Democrat Party.

God and Christians alike deserved a better spokesman than Jerry Falwell.

So, you think our elected leaders are finally taking seriously exactly just how soft of targets our schools really are? Well, you'd be wrong.

But what the good conservative "foot soldier" seems to forget is that the one he is shooting as is in the sway of the enemy and the greatest weapon against Satan we have has been set aside for a self-righteous pea shooter.

The one thing that many people do not get about the "Second Amendment" is the interpretation. The Second Amendment is supposed to be the right to bear arms in case of defense.

Ever since the attacks on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, it seems as if we were losing more and more civil liberties by the day. As a result, there were more beefed up security.

Since the '04 Presidential elections, it seems as if minority voting has climbed upwards.

This article attempts to give a new perspective to an ever evolving cultural phenomenon.

Originally published in 2000, "Unstuck" reflects on the impact of Kurt Vonnegut's novel Slaughterhouse-Five had on a teenaged reader in 1970 as he rereads the book thirty years down the road.

All my life I have heard about how compassionate liberals are and how greedy conservatives are. I have spent years looking for compassionate liberals. I am here to tell you that they are hard to find. Yet everywhere I turn I find compassionate conservatives.

The controversy surrounding mandatory Gardasil vaccination has spurred awareness and education of HPV/cervical cancer, and a push for parents to educate themselves not just on the vaccine, but on the motives of the lawmakers and healthcare providers who mandate it.

With what's going on in today's politics and with what's going on in regards to the 2008 Presidential elections, it looks as if the South has risen again.

Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA is a four year liberal arts and seminary college. It's affiliation with the evangelical Christian tradition distinguishes it from many other colleges in the area.

For the first time in several campaigns, this is the first where most of the coverage has been focused on the Democratic candidates running for President of the United States.

I haven't have much experience in Operation Mobilization (OM); only about six months. However I've had enough to have learned what kind of organization it is. In my last article I explained what Youth With a Mission is and how the schools work.

American home schooling may be one of the most questioned and challenged educational systems of our day, but allow me a moment of your time to enlighten you to my own experiences in the home school system.

Our children are precious and deserve straight non-patronizing answers to their honest questions. They deserve to feel good about themselves and their bodies and growing into adulthood.

Swinging couples stand their ground stating that the practice of their open relationship strengthens the bond between them, actually enhancing their relationship.

Despite its full-throated political fury, evangelical Christianity is experiencing rapidly-declining spiritual influence in America; the latter a direct result of the former. A new theology is quickly rising to fill the void left by Christianity's increasing irrelevance.

Let's give those excluded, marginalized, isolated others who constantly have to petition and protest, complain and insist, refuse to accept lesser rights than everybody else a new name, rooted in our historical legacy. Lets call them colonists.

A counter-intuitive look at evangelical Christianity and its de-evangelizing of America.

People of religion should focus on positive messages and stop trying to reinforce some special, antiquated authority.

A Christian's cry for Christmas--not for more of it, but for less.

. So that you will better understand what homeschoolers are talking about, I am providing this list of 100 words a homeschooler should know.

My husband and I often find it difficult to fit in with any particular church here in America. Frankly, we just can't accept that a particular European Reformation-era inspired culture is the only holy and acceptable way to live as a Christian.

There will come a time when laws against same-sex marriage will fall to the same rationale as those barring mixed-race marriage.

When America's Army was released for the PC a few years ago, there were musings on the potential for propaganda via a FPS game.But what about a group distributing apocalyptic Christian propaganda to soldiers with the tacit approval of the Department of Defense?

Why the change in our atmosphere can no longer be denied

Considering recent events in a denomination.

What? Did you think a Christian leader would force you to go to Church?

The cynical exploitation of the religious Right continues by G.O.P. political operatives.

The article suggest that McCain is the most electable of the Republicans and will rise to the top in the primaries. The Iraq War wil be the key issue . The most likley Democratic candidates do not have a strong anti war message. This benefits the Republicans.

The Religious Right has splintered on the issue of which candidate to support in the 2008 Republican primaries because for the first time since 2000 there is no one candidate that supports all of the things that matter to them.

With the debate between evolution versus intelligent design being hotter than ever, why don't more people realize that intelligent design is and forever will be creationism in disguise and concede to the fact that it's unconstitutional to teach this in public schools?

There is no more maligned object or figure within the paranormal community than the humble Ouija Board. Is it really an evil, uncontrollable tool that opens a portal into demonic possession--or is there something less dramatic going on?

Value Voters is another name for extremists of the right wing variety who vote based on their narrow views of the world and hate of all those who are different from them.

Many people are confused by the number of Bible types available. This article will help you sort through the stacks and make a good gift buying decision.

With a wide-open race for president active in both parties, endorsements have varied in candidate and type of endorser. This article explores the effects of four very different endorsements for 2008.

With the Iowa Caucus only a few short weeks away, the Republican field is still wide open.

A new theology for a new age.

In the film Malcolm X, Malcolm disperses an angry mob with a single gesture. A police captain comments: "That's too much power for one man to have." That same thought could be applied to Dr. James Dobson, the undisputed head of the Religious Right in America today.

Friends of God: A Road Trip is a documentary that takes an inside look at the Evangelical Christian lifestyle and culture. This is an analysis of some of the film's depictions.

However, society's point of view about the illegality and immorality of abortion is changing, slowly but surely.

Op-ed piece chastizing Coulter's over-the-top antics on Kwanzaa.

Fallacies are illogical and unsound arguments. Here are some that are used in everyday life... many times by politicians.

a look at how American society today sees the pros and cons of abortion

Jerry Falwell and his ministry of hypocrisy

Following the controversy over magic used in the real world in J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' series, explore this objective guide to three popular magic-centric television shows.

The first novel in a new 7-book series may give readers yet another Harry Potter-like character, some are claiming. "Fidelis", by A.R. Horvath, grapples with big topics like humanity's courage and hope in the face of pain and suffering. Sound familiar?

some compelling reasons why many, inclding the medical profession and sociologist believe abortion is wrong

Some comments and opinions about the effects of homosexuality, its behavior and especially teenagers' problems with their sexuality