Christian Right

In The Family Jeff Sharlet explains how a little-known group links religion and power to cultivate influence…

Given that so many powerful Pentecostals and Charismatics, like Senator John Ensign and Sarah Palin, are embroiled in high-profile scandals, one might expect to hear more about the movements that unite them. Anthea Butler, a leading scholar on Pentecostalism and American religious history, traces the various movements and their theologies of wealth, healing, and dominion.

Already distrustful of outside experts, be they members of the education system or leaders of traditional denominations, Quiverfull followers are increasingly eschewing the medical establishment, opting to leave childbirth to God. The recent death of a newborn, however, exposes a growing rift between the most zealous opponents of intervention and those open to some assistance.

With her resignation as Alaska’s governor, rumors are flying about Palin’s plans to run for president in 2012. But what do the numbers reveal about her effect on the McCain ticket in 2008? In fact, among key religious demographics, they don’t bode well for the “hockey mom” from Alaska.

James Dobson wants to teach parents how to win the war against their unruly children.

A hip new apostolic movement with claims of a direct line to God, molding the young for God’s kingdom with sexual purity, 24/7 prayer, and asceticism.

With the success of We Believe Ohio et al., progressive religious voices are breaking through…

The controversial document renews debate on the role of evangelicals in electoral politics…

A new book on the Scopes “Monkey Trial” reveals history through people, images, and good old soap opera.

A standard misconception of the religious right is to privilege sexual “sins” over the sin of, say, a lack of economic justice for women. A story from Genesis 38 retold…