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Eric Metaxas brought down the house with an aggressive attack on "phony religiosity" at the annual National Prayer Breakfast.

New York City congregations that worship in public schools face a Feb. 12 deadline to get out and stay out.

Street-level discontent in 2012 may grow along with unchecked authoritarianism in Africa.

Lawmakers in at least four states are taking steps to restrict the teaching of evolution in public schools.

Recently on News / Commentary

God's Plan for MarriageChuck Colson
We already know what happens when a society promotes sexual license and devalues marriage. We just have to look at history.

The President, the Pill and Religious Liberty in PerilAlbert Mohler
Employers with religious objections to contraception will soon be forced to pay for services they believe are morally wrong.

'The War on Religion is Now Formally Declared'Cal Thomas
There is no question that Obama betrayed Catholics with his health care law in exchange for their continued support.

Today's Features

Middle East Christians Keep Wary Eye on Arab Spring
Oren Dorell and Sarah Lynch
The rise of Islamic parties in the Arab Spring countries is creating near-panic among Christian communities that dot the Muslim world.
Ten International Destinations With a Purpose for 2012
Kristin Wright
This year there are numerous opportunities for faith-affirming journeys throughout the world.
House Passes Bills Protecting Religion at War Memorials
Tom Strode
The House passed two bills endorsing religious symbols at memorials, one of which the Obama administration has declined to support.

Summaries

Religion Today Summaries - February 3, 2012
Florida Senate OKs School Prayer Bill ~ Washington Senate Approves Gay Marriage Bill ~ Sharia Court in India Expels Church Leaders, Hinders Ministry ~ Activists Say Most Women Pro-Life
Religion Today Summaries - February 2, 2012
LGBT, Occupy DC Groups Set to Protest National Prayer Breakfast ~ U.S. Military: Taliban Set to Retake Power in Afghanistan ~ Komen Charity Cuts Planned Parenthood Grants ~ Iranian Christian Convert Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
Religion Today Summaries - February 1, 2012
'Tebow Bills' Abound ~ Do New CDC Stats Prove 'Safe Sex' is a Myth? ~ Church Planter and Church Leaders Kidnapped in India ~ Christian Charged With Blasphemy in Pakistan Denied Bail

Bombs Strike Evangelical Bible School in SudanReligion Today
A Bible school backed by the American ministry Samaritan's Purse was destroyed in the latest bomb attack to hit Sudan's South Kordofan state.
What's Hot? 2/3/12Jim Liebelt
A listing of hot cultural items from the the Internet, music, television and movies.
Beautiful in His EyesApril Motl
If we don't hold up the mirror of God's Word on a daily basis, we begin to forget who we really are and what we really look like
The Power of Prayer: Never Underestimate ItLori Freeland
My son came home yesterday and greeted me with a few of the most terrifying words a mom never wants to hear. "I almost got killed yesterday..."
Are Christians Totally Depraved?Tullian Tchividjian
This is an important question, not simply a theological question...