Growing numbers of Christians in America are embracing a charismatic or Pentecostal point of view. Our latest study shows that more than 80 million adults can be classified as charismatics. A companion study just completed among pastors shows that the nat

The Bush administration's arrogant bunker mentality has been counterproductive at home and abroad. American foreign policy needs to change its tone and attitude, open up, and reach out. In particular, it should focus on eliminating Islamist terrorists, st

TED Talks Using photos of oft-snapped subjects (like Notre Dame) scraped from around the Web, Photosynth (based on Seadragon technology) creates breathtaking multidimensional spaces with zoom and navigation features that outstrip all expectation. Its arch

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This 25-question quiz tests your knowledge of the lyrics of some our most famous winter holiday songs. After you take the quiz, go to our reader-submitted Scared of Santa photo gallery. And there's even more Scared of Santa here .

Consistent with his populist message, Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards blasts business-as-usual in Washington in a TV ad airing in New Hampshire. Edwards, who trails Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama in New Hampshire polls...

For now, Republican Mike Huckabee has traction. In recent days, the former Arkansas governor has moved into second place behind Rudy Giuliani in two national polls. The former Baptist minister's support among evangelical Christians has propelled him...

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