When it comes to gays and lesbians, the Gospel values of love, mercy and compassion are the building blocks of all church teaching.

Who would make sunshine, flowers, rainbows, puppies and babies without expecting anything in return?

History suggests the church is stronger than Mr. Douthat thinks.

To recognize the specific rights of disadvantaged people is to affirm God's love for all people.

If you cannot laugh at the ignominy of whispering your wretched little sins through a screen, then when will you laugh?

Will there ever be another Phyllis Tickle? Could there be?