Several gay groups say they are baffled by President Barrack Obama's continued trust in pastors they view as anti-gay; they contend Obama has a new “pastor problem”.

Over the past year, Obama has come under fire several times over close ties to incendiary clergy. The rantings of Rev. Wright ...

The economic crisis presents particular challenges and questions for people of faith: What is the appropriate Christian response? What theological, biblical, and spiritual issues are raised by the crisis, and what are the appropriate pastoral responses? As Jim Wallis explains, the community of believers has a particular responsibility to reach out-to one another and to our neighbors in need-in such ...

Left-leaning Christian and social activists see opportunity in an unconventional presidential race and a spiraling national economy: pushing poverty as an election issue. At a time when more than 37 million Americans are in poverty, including many who are newly poor and paying keen attention, spiritual leaders are encouraging the ...