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Father's Day and the Future of Faith

James Tonkowich

If the breakdown of the family is one of the causes of secularism and makes evangelization -- including the evangelization of our own kids -- increasingly difficult, this Sunday, Father's Day, isn’t too soon for repentance and a changed way of life.

Wanting a Mom and a Dad: Children of Same-Sex Couples

Eric Metaxas

One man raised by a same-sex couple is speaking out against gay "marriage."

What is the Ideal Family?

Cal Thomas

One thing is clear: so-called "traditional values" no longer apply in America. Oh, they do for those who practice them because they still work. But politically and culturally, they are becoming as extinct as a dinosaur.

Driving Parents to Church

Eric Metaxas

Have you ever noticed that some folks start going back to church after the birth of their first child?

So Long, Family, So Long, Faith?

Eric Metaxas

How is it that secularism has triumphed in the West? An important new book provides a surprising explanation.

Department of Education to Eliminate 'Mother,' 'Father' From Student Aid Forms

Religion Today

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that student financial aid forms will begin using the terms "Parent 1" and "Parent 2" rather than the gender-specific terms "mother" and "father."

German Homeschooling Family Loses U.S. Asylum Bid

Krista Kapralos

A German family seeking asylum in the U.S. so they can homeschool their children lost their appeal in federal court May 14, but their lawyers say they're prepared to petition the U.S. Supreme Court to take the case.

Be a Heroic Dad

Eric Metaxas

Most people define courage by extraordinary acts of heroism, but being a good father takes real courage.

All About Babies: The Culture of Life

Eric Metaxas

What is culture all about? What's at its very core?

U.S. Christians Rally Around German Homeschool Family Facing Deportation

Krista Kapralos

Most Germans who home-school, many of whom are Christians, do so in secret. It's estimated that hundreds or thousands of German children are home-schooled, according to interviews with advocates and lawyers.

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