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Media Debate: Is Conservative Synonymous With Christian?
Is it appropriate for the media to use the term "Christian" to describe conservative Christians? An article by The New Republic's Timothy Noah complaining about National Public Radio's (NPR) coverage of the film, "October Baby," sparked a debate on this question.
NBC's Edited 911 Call Makes Zimmerman Sound Racist, Critics Argue
NBC is currently conducting an internal investigation into its editing of George Zimmerman's 911 call before he shot and killed Trayvon Martin. The edited version made Zimmerman sound racist. This incident, combined with The New York Times' and Reuters' decisions to label Zimmerman a "white Hispanic" has some media watchdogs arguing that some in the media have inappropriately constructed a narrative suggesting that the shooting is race-based.
Christians Travel to Jerusalem for Holy Week
Hundreds of Christian visitors were in Jerusalem Sunday to celebrate Palm Sunday, the first day of Holy Week.
Paul Ryan Sets Stage for General Election Budget Battle
Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) described his budget proposal as a "referendum" on Sunday.
4 Years Later: Missionary Finally Returns With Adopted Son
Christian missionary Becky Morlock landed on U.S. soil March 24 after being stuck in India for more than four years due to complications in obtaining a visa for her adopted son, Kyle.
Obama, Left With Little Choice, Embraces Term 'Obamacare'
President Barack Obama used to consider it a slur to call the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010) "Obamacare." He recently decided, though, to embrace the term. Some pundits believe he had little choice because the term has become so widely used.
Christians Rally on Both Sides of Health Care Debate
As activists gathered in front of the Supreme Court this week to voice support for or opposition to the Affordable Care Act (2010), or "Obamacare," fellow Christians find themselves on both sides of the debate.
GOP Pounces on Obama's Open-Mic 'Flexibility After Election' Gaffe
President Barack Obama was inadvertently heard over an open-mic telling Russian President Dmitry Medvedev that he would have more flexibility after his election. Republicans are using the gaffe to suggest that Obama would take steps that are politically unpopular if he were reelected.
'Obamacare' in Trouble After Supreme Court Arguments
After hearing the oral arguments in the Supreme Court case on the Affordable Care Act's (2010) individual mandate to purchase health insurance, court watching experts believe the mandate will be ruled unconstitutional.
Suicide More Likely With Protestants Than Catholics
Religion can influence suicide rates, a new study shows. While data have long shown that Protestants are more likely to commit suicide than Catholics, the relationship remains little understood. The study by Professors Sascha Becker (University of Warwick, U.K.) and Ludger Woessmann (University of Munich, Germany) demonstrates a causal link between Protestantism and suicide.