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  • People of Faith Challenge Democrats

    By Eric Gorski

    Religious leaders and people of faith who've been invited to the table at this week's Democratic National Convention are not sitting quietly with their hands in their laps.

    Aug 27, 2008 | Comments 1
  • Southern Baptists Lead Get-Out-the-Vote Prayer

    By Rachel Zoll

    Southern Baptists are organizing a nationwide prayer campaign to accompany their values-voter registration drive, seeking spiritual renewal for families and churches, and God's favor for public officials who are guided by the Bible.

    Aug 27, 2008 | Comments 0
  • 'Blue Like Jazz' Author Prays at Democratic Convention

    By Michelle A. Vu

    The author of the spiritual bestseller 'Blue Like Jazz' asked God to help solve America's problems in his prayer at the Democratic National Convention Monday night. Donald Miller invoked the name of Jesus Christ to right these wrongs.

    Aug 26, 2008 | Comments 8
  • Democrats Strive to Show They Got Religion Too

    By Michelle A. Vu

    The Democratic National Convention looks different this year as Christian and other religious leaders take center stage this week as part of the Democrats’ effort to show a more faith-friendly image to American voters.

    Aug 25, 2008 | Comments 5
  • Obama Selects Biden to Be Veep Running Mate

    By Associated Press Writer

    Barack Obama named Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware as his vice presidential running mate early Saturday, balancing his ticket with a seasoned congressional veteran well-versed in foreign policy and defense issues.

    Aug 24, 2008 | Comments 2
  • Conservative Group Unveils Biden's Family Voting Record

    By Jennifer Riley

    Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware in many ways is different than his Democratic running mate Sen. Barack Obama, but a conservative advocacy group shows that on key pro-family issue the two are very much on the same page.

    Aug 25, 2008 | Comments 2
  • Most Americans Unhappy with Church, Politics Combo

    By Michelle A. Vu

    For the first time in more than a decade, a majority of Americans believe churches and houses of worship should keep out of political matters. The change in heart is the result of a shift in view of some social conservatives who are said to be disillusioned with the major political parties.

    Aug 22, 2008 | Comments 7
  • Young Evangelical Backs Out of Convention Prayer

    By Eric Gorski

    It was a coup for Democrats: An emerging young evangelical voice, a registered Republican no less, accepted their invitation to deliver a prayer at next week's Democratic National Convention.

    Aug 22, 2008 | Comments 2
  • Rick Warren: Obama's Abortion Answer Not Clear Enough

    By Michelle A. Vu

    Moderator Rick Warren of the Saddleback Civil Forum said presidential hopeful Barack Obama needed to be more specific in his answer to the question of when life begins

    Aug 19, 2008 | Comments 5
  • Ridge: GOP Would Accept Abortion-Rights VP

    By Associated Press Writer

    Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge said Sunday he thinks Republicans would accept a vice presidential candidate who supports abortion rights.

    Aug 17, 2008 | Comments 3
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