Bruce Springsteen's run for home
(RNS) — With a surprising resort to prayer, the Boss acknowledges that his relentless quest for the American dream can't be separated from tradition, roots, place, a longing for home, and faith.
Why making the Bible Tennessee's state book is a bad idea (COMMENTARY)
(RNS) House Bill 0615 looks like little more than an attempt by legislators, perhaps threatened by religious diversity, to protect a Christian culture that seems to be steadily eroding.
In John Kasich's call for community, an echo of Catholic social teachings (COMMENTARY)
(RNS) He is opposed to abortion and same-sex marriage, but he would rather talk about the care of the poor and the vulnerable.
In Bernie Sanders' deeply religious message, an echo of the Founding Fathers (COMMENTARY)
(RNS) The founders knew from their study of history that a republic is only successful when its members are willing to take care of one another.
Ted Cruz's campaign is fueled by a dominionist vision for America (COMMENTARY)
(RNS) When Cruz says he wants to “restore” America, he does not only have the Obama administration in mind. He wants to “restore” the U.S. to what he believes is its original identity: a Christian nation.
The echoes of Abraham Lincoln in President Obama's Prayer Breakfast speech (COMMENTARY)
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (RNS) No president has made such an appeal to humility and mystery since Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address.
COMMENTARY: 10 reasons why evangelicals should read Pope Francis
(RNS) While most American evangelicals do not usually read papal pronouncements, it would be a shame if we did not familiarize ourselves with Francis’ newest document, for there is much in it that evangelicals could embrace.