Is Hate Up in USA? No doubt, the extreme right is a contributing factor to the surge of political hate in our nation. Yet goodwill people of faith need to consider what we can do to advance the common good without creating even more anger.
"Alice in Wonderland" "Alice in Wonderland" is a wonderful story, but this latest take on Lewis Carroll's classic implies that the way to become fully woman is to behave like a man. In that respect, this film's a bad dream. (Photo: Walt Disney Pictures)
Off The Hook on Health Care? Not So Fast Why should Christians be involved in the health-care debate and budget reconciliation? After all, Paul said we no longer consider things from a human point of view, right? You better take a closer look.
Our Children Know Spin When They See It What can we learn from our young-adult children? They know that just because somebody spins a product, organization or individual with talking points, it doesn't make those points true, believable, relevant or even factual.
Evangelism and Ethics Are Inseparable Many goodwill Christians favor freedom of religion and oppose witnessing that is manipulative and coercive. Regrettably, other Baptists think their work is so important that they can be secretive and covert. Robert Parham
Lutheran Bishops Prepare to Welcome Gay Clergy (RNS) Bishops in the ELCA have approved preliminary steps to welcome a group of openly gay and lesbian ministers as official clergy with new liturgical rites. Daniel Burke
Poll: Sex, Prayer Take Back Seat to Leno and Letterman (RNS) A new survey shows more Americans watch television an hour before going to sleep than any other activity, including sex, prayer or surfing the Internet. Kimberlee Hauss
"Blood Done Sign My Name" "Blood Done Sign My Name" is a mildly disappointing story that's been told many times about a town torn apart by racism. It seems better suited as a TV miniseries rather than a feature film. (Photo: Paladin) Mike Parnell
"Avatar" to "Up in the Air": Top 10 Films of 2009 A new best picture will be crowned at the Oscars on March 7. From films about the Iraq War to animation and romantic comedy, here's a look back at 10 of the best films from 2009. Roger Thomas
"The Book of Eli" What would a world devoid of faith and religion look like? "The Book of Eli" gives us a glimpse. As Eli, Denzel Washington is a man walking by faith in a post-apocalyptic land with the last Bible. (Photo: Warner Bros.) Mike Parnell
