Read a Nov. 8, 2010 Washington Post article about the studies of Evangelical influence throughout history on the political battle field.

Forward in Faith North American was organized in 1999 largely in response to the debates over sexuality issues. Its web site includes a listing of member parishes around the country. Executive director Michael Howell can be emailed through the FiFNA contact page.

Read an April 1, 2013 article about the close, but not fused, relationship of Evangelical Christians with conservative politics.

Read a Feb. 21, 2013 article about the debate over whether or not the Bible is sufficient enough for evangelicals when addressing public policy issues.

Read a 2012 Institute for the Study of American Evangelicals article about the politically active evangelical community, their influence in the polls and the transformation of their political ideologies throughout history.

The Greek Orthodox Archdioceses of America is the largest Orthodox denomination in America,with about 1.5 million members.

This organization brings together the canonical hierarchs of the Orthodox jurisdictions in America. The purpose of the conference is to make the ties of unity among the canonical Orthodox churches and their administrations stronger and more visible.

Daniel Spencer is an associate professor in the environmental studies program at the University of Montana in Missoula. He has written widely about homosexuality and Christianity.

Melissa M. Wilcox is an associate professor of religion at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash., and director of the Gender Studies Program. Her writing and research focus on the interplay of Christianity, homosexuality and identity. She is the author of Coming Out in Christianity: Religion, Identity & Community.