October
2012
Volume 56, Number 9
![October October](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/22857.jpg?h=510&w=380)
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Features
![Ajith Fernando: On the Anvil of Suffering Ajith Fernando: On the Anvil of Suffering](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/13862.jpg?h=154&w=220)
Offered his dream job in the United States, Fernando opted to stay in war-torn Sri Lanka, a decision that has made all the difference for the cause of Christ
Tim Stafford
![The Yes and No of Healing The Yes and No of Healing](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/13863.jpg?h=154&w=220)
What are we to make of people who experience inner healing and then revert to their old ways?
Sharon L. Lewis
![The Regnerus Affair The Regnerus Affair](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/13864.jpg?h=154&w=220)
The embattled sociologist talks to CT about the controversy over his study of homosexuality and parenting.
Interview by Katelyn Beaty
![Love Isn't Easy in Man Camp Ministry Love Isn't Easy in Man Camp Ministry](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/13865.jpg?h=154&w=220)
When roughnecks descend on an oil boomtown, Christians find the gift of hospitality strains their vision of ministry.
Ruth Moon in Williston, North Dakota
Views
![Abusing the Megaphone Abusing the Megaphone](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/13866.jpg?h=154&w=220)
Caustic rhetoric undermines Family Research Council's post-shooting response.
A Christianity Today Editorial
Reviews
Brief reviews of 'The Church and Literature,' The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln,' and 'Arlo Needs Glasses'
John Wilson
![How to Eat, Play, Love—And Do Other Christian Acts How to Eat, Play, Love—And Do Other Christian Acts](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/13873.jpg?h=154&w=220)
Ben Witherington III calls for serious theological reflection on activities that occupy most of our waking hours.
Interview by R.M. Stone
![The Confessions of Scott Stapp The Confessions of Scott Stapp](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/13834.jpg?h=154&w=220)
New memoir addresses abusive childhood, a wild ride with Creed, a near suicide attempt, and, finally, getting right with God.
Mark Moring
News
![Is Megachurch Worship Addictive? Is Megachurch Worship Addictive?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/13858.jpg?h=154&w=220)
Scholars, including the coauthor of the recent study alleging that it creates a "high," weigh in.
Compiled by Ruth Moon