Opinion

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by Russell D. Moore

The Pink Ribbon, for now anyway, is an emblem of the culture wars.

Today the Susan Komen Foundation for the Cure announced that it was caving to pressure from the Planned Parenthood Federation, reversing its decision not to fund Planned Parenthood in the screening of women for breast cancer.
Kathleen Sebeliusby Kathleen Sebelius

One of the key benefits of the 2010 health care law is that many preventive services are now free for most Americans with insurance. Vaccinations for children, cancer screenings for adults and wellness visits for seniors are all now covered in most plans with no expensive co-pays or deductibles. 

The Great Man's Wife

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IF you want to figure out why Newt Gingrich is still out there grasping for lost power, howling at the moon like King Lear, look to Callista.
hcsp.jpgThe late Rev. Vernon Johns made a lighthearted, yet loaded comment regarding engaging in ecclesiastical and civic controversy that I believe is applicable to The Elephant Room II controversy. The Johns comment: "If you see a good fight, get in it." There are significant, substantive, and scriptural issues yet being debated in the aftermath of The Elephant Room that I feel compelled to address in light of Rev. Johns' admonition and more importantly Kingdom implications.
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Many of us who are biblical scholars have watched Mr. Obama's use, or should I say abuse, of the Bible with dismay.

Birth Control, Religious Freedom and Obama

hcsp.jpgIn 1808, President Thomas Jefferson stated the matter bluntly: "I consider the government of the United States as interdicted by the Constitution from intermeddling with religious institutions, their doctrines, discipline, or exercises."
hcsp.jpgOne of the memorable slogans from the Reagan administration was "peace through strength." Reagan believed a strong defense was a safeguard against enemy attacks and the best hope of victory should America go to war.

Getting Nowhere, Very Fast

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California has a huge state debt and Washington has a huge national debt. But that does not discourage either Governor Jerry Brown or President Barack Obama from wanting to launch a very costly high-speed rail system.

An America Built to Be Last

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The theme President Obama gave to his State of the Union address was "An America Built to Last."

Is Compassionate Conservatism Dead?

Compassionate conservatismThe Republican presidential candidates competing for the affections of Florida voters have plenty of labels with which to tar each other. Influence peddler. Failed politician. Cayman Islands account holder. Aspiring polygamist. But perhaps the worst smear they could lob at an opponent would be to call him a compassionate conservative.

The Tale of Two Men

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In Luke 18:9-14, Jesus told of two men who went down to worship. One was a publican and the other was a Pharisee.

Storm damage
I've never met Texas pastor T.D. Jakes. Not long ago, we both spoke at the same event--we served as the co-keynote speakers for the Evangelical Press Association meeting in his hometown of Dallas, but did not meet--and that was about as close as my association has been. He is certainly well known and influential... and in the "evangelical press" again this week.

How the GOP Candidates Make Obama Look Good

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The Republican field debated for the 19th time Thursday night and, once again, the media promised us it was going to be a "make or break" event.

Is Anybody Serious?

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The Republican candidates' circular firing squad now seems to be using machine guns. Whoever the eventual "last man standing" turns out to be, he may not be standing very tall or very steadily on his feet -- and he may be a pushover for Barack Obama in the general election, thanks to fellow Republicans.

Is God Glorified When the Preacher Is Impressive?

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How do I know if God was glorified and if He did a work in my soul through a particular message from a preacher? Well....did I come away marveling at the preacher, or marveling at God? As a result of the message, am I enthralled with the man or with the Lord? Who stands out more in my mind and in my heart? Who have I been more inspired to talk about to others.....the Lord, or the preacher?

hcsp.jpgAshton Kutcher and Demi Moore. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. Kobe and Vanessa Bryant.

Preaching the Gospel in an Abortion Culture

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With the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, most Christians recognize, and rightly so, the loss of millions of unborn human lives. What we often forget is the second casualty of an abortion culture: the consciences of countless men and women.


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After spending last week in the city of Masindi, Uganda, I traveled to Uganda's capital, Kampala, to address a women's conference. After my first session a woman named Florence grabbed me and began to tell her painful story.

What a Difference a Picture Makes

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The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals gave good reason for celebration for the hundreds of thousands who will arrive in Washington for the 39th annual March for Life on Monday.

The GOP's Final Four

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WORLDmag.com editor Mickey McLean prodded me for thoughts on Marianne's bombshell and the last four standing. OK, here goes.



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