But to understand what it means to be strong and courageous, Christians should look to the person of Christ.

For nearly a decade Democrats have sought a religious wedge issue that could separate big chunks of white evangelical voters from their Republican home. Now they've found it, and are thrusting at the Social Darwinist/Ayn Rand underbelly of American conservatism.

It starts this way: The worth of a job is not defined by what it allows you to do when you're not working.

Epidemics historically have tended to kill the very young and the very old, but AIDS is different: Those ages 20 to 40 are most affected, which means that so far over 12 million African children have been orphaned because of AIDS.

Powerful groups with anti-Christian worldviews dominate major media and major educational institutions.

Those who believe in the importance of serving others should lead the way by fighting against the temptation we all have, and maybe especially as we age, to close in upon ourselves.

Many journalists seem to desire 'liberation' from Christian roots.