Michelle Vu, Christian Today US Correspondent
US evangelicals lambaste homosexual employment bill
Prominent US evangelical leaders assailed a bill that would give special rights to homosexuals in the workplace, calling it bad policy and denouncing attempts to tie it with the black civil rights movement.
America's NAE formally names Ted Haggard's successor
The US National Association of Evangelicals has formally named the Rev. Leith Anderson as its president nearly one year after a sex-drug scandal forced its former president, Ted Haggard, to resign.
UN Chief says Evangelicals, MDGs a natural fit
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the common social concerns of the United Nations and the evangelical community as he informed leaders Thursday of the progress toward the Millennium Development Goals.
Evangelicals, Progressives seek to end culture wars
The line dividing evangelicals from progressives blurred Wednesday as members from both parties joined in a new mission to erase long-held stereotypes of one another and seek commonality on polarizing issues such as abortion, gay rights, and the role of religion in public life.
Christian prayer warriors combat human trafficking
Faith-based organisations are calling for prayer, fasting and concern to combat the growing crisis of modern day slavery - or human trafficking.
South Korean Mission Groups Re-Strategise for High-Risk Areas
South Korean Christians take a fresh look at mission in high-risk areas.
China Engaged in 'Softer' Crackdown Ahead of Olympics
China is gearing up for its "coming out party" - otherwise known as the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing - when it will welcome A-list guests that include US President George W Bush and Academy Award winning director Steven Spielberg.
Bethlehem Pastor Seeks Awareness for Palestinian Human Rights Violations
A Palestinian pastor is planning to raise awareness of the plight of Palestinians among US evangelical Baptists. He says the people of Palestine have endured "massive" human rights violations.
US Evangelicals Unsure About Thompson for President
Evangelical Christians who were rooting for Fred Thompson to join the White House race are now pulling back and more carefully scrutinising the man they might rally behind and call their commander-in-chief.
Bush Sees Hope for Iraq's Future
US President Bush was optimistic about sectarian reconciliation in Iraq during his surprise visit to the Middle East country on Monday.
Samaritan's Purse Flies $8 Million in Aid to North Korea
The US Christian humanitarian agency Samaritan's Purse, in response to severe flooding in North Korea, has flown supplies to the reclusive country's capital city, Pyongyang.
Is it Wrong to Call the Christian God 'Allah'?
One of America's pre-eminent evangelicals is challenging the advice of a retiring Roman Catholic Bishop in the Netherlands who has raised eyebrows worldwide by suggesting Dutch Christians pray to "Allah".
Taliban: Hostage Negotiations Have Failed
A Taliban spokesman said Saturday that face-to-face negotiations with the South Korean delegation over the fate of 19 kidnapped aid volunteers have failed and future talks are unlikely.
Exclusive: World Evangelical Alliance Head Unveils Plans for Iraq
The international director of the World Evangelical Alliance speaks to Christian Today about the organisation's plans to open a branch in Iraq in 2008.
Israeli Cable TV Provider Wants to Cancel Christian Network
Israeli cable television is planning to pull the plug on a major Christian TV network following complaints against the network's missionary ads targeting Jews.
Evangelicals to Send Bush 33,000 Petitions Against Hate Crimes Bill
A well-known conservative evangelical ministry has gathered more than 33,000 petitions against a "hate crimes" legislation and will deliver them to President Bush and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell this week.