The conceit that churches and charities could replace government neatly ignores a few facts about giving.

The U.S. government no longer serves as the world's negotiator in chief.

Promise of the Sea; Making the Grade; Fiscal Follies

Women must be welcomed into every service and leadership role in the church.

Fewer Puffs; Catechesis and Theology; Switch and Bait

A polarized, politicized Congress has been fiddling while America burns.

Needless Defaults; Google's Name Game; High-Speed, Low-Cost

'You Visited Me'; Cheating Lessons; An Unnatural Disaster

It is past time to welcome Palestine into the community of nations.

Respect for Life?; Family Matters; An iBishop?