public policy

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s mission to heal our cities with compassion

By Simran Jeet Singh — September 6, 2023
(RNS) — Good public policy, the mayor says, happens when we’re standing on compassion.

What Christian parents need to know about America’s schools

By Jonathan Merritt — September 15, 2014
One education expert says Christians have a moral obligation to help improve America's schools. She offers practical advice for parents and churches.

Hobby Lobby, Christian women, and contraception: More complicated than you might think

By Jonathan Merritt — April 10, 2014
New data analysis shows a sizable gender gap among Christians on contraception. Sixty percent of Christian women support health care plans that cover contraception or birth control at no cost.

Why Rick Warren and 37 other Christians are joining the Hobby Lobby fight

By Jonathan Merritt — January 30, 2014
A group of influential Christians have joined the Hobby Lobby fight, adding one more shot across the bow in the religious liberty fight.

What evangelicals miss in the marijuana debate

By Jonathan Merritt — January 27, 2014
The debate over marijuana legalization has reignited, but some evangelicals are ignoring a critical part of the debate.

NAE’s Leith Anderson: Evangelicals oppose strike against Syria

By Jonathan Merritt — September 5, 2013
NAE president Leith Anderson says evangelicals disagree on Syria, but 62.5% of the leaders he surveyed oppose military intervention.

Why evangelicals’ push for immigration reform isn’t working

By Jonathan Merritt — July 23, 2013
Evangelical leaders are pushing for immigration reform. Here's why the effort is failing to convince some lawmakers.

George Zimmerman and the myth of post-racial America

By Jonathan Merritt — July 18, 2013
Reaction to the George Zimmerman verdict uncover deep racial tensions. How do we move forward?
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