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Anonymous 7-01-2006

'Jesus himself was a child immigrant.'

Behind every 'undocumented immigrant' or 'illegal alien' is a real human story. This is one of them.

Roughly 40 percent of Catholics are reliable Republicans, and 40 percent are reliable Democrats. The rest could go either way. That makes Catholics the ultimate swing voters.

E.J. Dionne Jr. 6-01-2006

If the church causes discomfort only to one political party when both are in need of repentance, it is not being the church.

Amy Sullivan 4-01-2006

The politics of abortion has been dominated by extreme views on either side, but now voters are looking for solutions, not slogans.

'How many of you are both pro-life and against the death penalty?'

Brian McLaren 3-01-2006

'Kingdom of God' is so last-century. Are there new ways to talk about Jesus' good news?

Stephen C. Smith 2-01-2006

Gaining ground against poverty: From Africa, three innovative solutions.

Child rearing, never an easy endeavour, has become in many ways a countercultural activity.

...one moment at a time.

Diana Butler Bass 12-01-2005

Congregations find passion and purpose by blending ancient traditions and contemporary action.

Steve Thorngate 12-01-2005

New Community Covenant Church, Chicago.

Southside Presbyterian Church, Tucson.

Molly Marsh 12-01-2005

Shiloh Baptist Church, Washington, D.C.

Jim Wallis 11-01-2005

Hurricane Katrina opened the eyes of many to the reality of poverty in America. Will we take responsibility for the poor in our land of plenty?

Brian McLaren 9-01-2005

How would Jesus address the issues of our day?

Arthur Waskow 8-01-2005

Is divestment the right tactic?

Jeff Halper 8-01-2005

The "facts on the ground" are troubling, but there's still hope for building a just peace in Israel-Palestine.

Robert Hirschfield 8-01-2005

An Israeli officer resists the occupation.

Don Wagner 8-01-2005

The Presbyterian Church (USA): A case study.