• How Can American Christians Live in a ‘Post-Christian’ Era?

  Thanks to changing demographics and various rulings from the Supreme Court, some Americans feel that the United States has entered a “post-Christian era.” Two columnists looked at the impact of this trend and how Christians in the United States can live within this new reality.

  

• Canon ME20F-SH Preview: Camera Can Shoot Full-Color Shots in Near-Total Darkness, Go to ISO 4,000,000

  Even though it may only have two megapixels, Canon’s latest digital camera, known as the ME20F-SH, has a special sensor with an ISO equivalency of 4 million. In addition, it has the capability to shoot full-color shots in near-total darkness.

  

• Jakob Fugger, 'World's First True Capitalist,' Helped Fundamentally Change Western Christianity

  Bankers in modern times have taken a beating in terms of reputation thanks to continuing economic uncertainty around the world. However, one German banker named Jakob Fugger of Augsburg wielded significant influence in the 1500s that led to the fundamental transformation of Christianity.

  

• Sen. Rand Paul Takes on Planned Parenthood, Abortion in Online Ad, Congressional Action; Decision Splits Libertarian Movement

  Videos from an anti-abortion activist group targeting Planned Parenthood have reached the attention Republican presidential candidate and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, who has taken a stand against both the nonprofit women’s health organization and abortion. He has called for the Senate to defund Planned Parenthood.

  

• Christian Music’s Reach, Popularity Expands Thanks to New Record Labels: ‘It Doesn’t Happen Overnight’

  Some music critics have predicted that the appeal of contemporary Christian music would decline permanently in the digital era. However, two record labels based in Nashville are defying the trend and expanding the genre’s boundaries.