Robertson Resigns from Christian Coalition

Pat Robertson, the foremost leader of the religious right, resigned yesterday as president of the Christian Coalition, some two months after he and Jerry Falwell blamed certain Americans for the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. In his resignation, Robertson, 71, said he...

But Who Do You Say that I Am?

In an effort to combat false images of Jesus as a white man, the Mennonite Central Committee has designed a new poster inviting “people of color to examine their ideas about Jesus’ identity.” The poster, which depicts Christ’s skin color in...

Churches Experiment with Patriotism

The American flag has replaced the cross as the most visible symbol in many churches across the country since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. At a Baptist church in Antioch, Tenn., the United States flag is wound around the cross, overlooking the highway. Inside...

Talking with Children about Terrorism

The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on America have captured the attention of adults nationwide. But, children are watching too. Judith Myers-Walls, human development expert at Purdue University, prepared some tips for adults in helping children put such emotionally...