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Let us Tell You a Story
Recovering the lost spiritual discipline of reading biographies.
Chris Armstrong

The Mushroom Hunt
How to find a good biography.
Chris Armstrong

Poll: Which of the following book genres do you read most for spiritual growth?

Soulwork
Yawning at the Word
It's really hard to listen to God when there are really interesting things to think about.
Mark Galli

Where We Stand
Looking for Clear Signals
Religious freedom needs less talk and more action in Washington.
A Christianity Today editorial
Matrix: International Religious Liberty Advocates

Political Advocacy Tracker
After Election Day, the Vote Everyone Has Been Waiting For
Tuesday brought big news on same-sex unions and the election outcomes of conservative candidates, but all eyes are now on the health-care bill.

From Christanity Today Entertainment:
Reviews:
Disney's A Christmas Carol — 2 stars
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire — 3.5 stars
The Box — 3 stars

FROM CHRISTIAN HISTORY
Billy Graham's America
Southern sensibilities, media savvy, denominational openness, and an expanding social vision helped turn a country boy evangelist into a cultural icon.

Go Figure
Recent numbers on female senior pastors, abortion, and the megachurch.

Alien Seduction
ABC's sci-fi series V, which premieres tonight, tackles questions of blind faith, asking, "Would we believe them?"
Also: Interview with 'V' executive producer Jeffrey Bell

Rising from the Valley of Death
Steven Curtis Chapman opens up about losing his daughter, their family's arduous journey, and a new album of songs chronicling the path of pain and hope.

Theology in the News
A Violent, Vicious Cycle
Who will deliver us from despair and death?

[thursday \| 11.05.09] Soulwork: Yawning at the Word Go Figure	[wednesday \| 11.04.09] Editorial: Religious Freedom Needs More Action in D.C. Matrix: International Religious Liberty Advocates
[tuesday \| 11.03.09] Alien Seduction Interview with 'V' executive producer Jeffrey Bell	[monday \| 11.02.09] Rising from the Valley of Death Theology in the News: A Violent, Vicious Cycle
[friday \| 10.30.09] A Mormon Opening Health Care Cacophony	[thursday \| 10.29.09] Not All Evangelicals and Catholics Together Alec Hill Responds

[The Latest]

Abortion Was at Heart of Wrangling
The results of that fight were evident as many liberal Democrats denounced the plan because of abortion restrictions, even though most held their noses in the end and voted for the bill itself. (The New York Times)
The Church and the Fall of the Wall
Christian Fuhrer became pastor here in 1980, when the world outside the church was divided by the Cold War and Germany was split in two, most visibly by the wall the East German government built in Berlin in 1961. (PBS)
Iowans share their road to spirtualism
Some find safe harbor in organized religion, while others seek out spiritual alternatives. (The Des Moines Register)
For secular and Catholic France, a shock to the system: the rise of the evangelicals
Church insists it is not like the US right, but many fear growth of a political force (The Guardian)
Palin rallies thousands of abortion opponents
Sarah Palin gave a stark warning that the same philosophy that allows abortion rights could soon be invoked to allow the government to cut off health care for the elderly or children with special needs. (Politico)
Abortion Was at Heart of Wrangling
The results of that fight were evident as many liberal Democrats denounced the plan because of abortion restrictions, even though most held their noses in the end and voted for the bill itself. (The New York Times)

[Top Stories]

House votes strict ban on abortion subsidies
A bipartisan House coalition voted Saturday to prohibit coverage of abortions in a new government-run health care plan that Democrats would establish to compete with private insurers. (Associated Press)
Suspect in Fort Hood shooting, a Muslim, asked Army to discharge him, aunt said
In an interview, his aunt, Noel Hasan of Falls Church, said he had endured name-calling and harassment about his Muslim faith for years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and had sought for several years to be discharged from the military. (Washington Post)
Publishing venture pairing Pastor Rick Warren and Reader's Digest crumbles within a year
A joint publishing venture between influential pastor Rick Warren and Reader's Digest magazine has collapsed less than a year after it was announced with great fanfare. (Associated Press)
Evangelical leader Dobson leaving radio show that elevated him to national prominence
James Dobson, the voice of conservative Christian group Focus on the Family since its inception, is leaving the organization's flagship daily radio broadcast. (Associated Press)
Rome rules on admitting Anglicans
Groups of Anglicans will be able to join the Roman Catholic Church but maintain a distinct religious identity under changes announced by the Pope. (BBC)
Marchers in Spain Protest Effort to Ease Abortion Law
Tens of thousands of anti-abortion campaigners protesting against a bill to change Spanish abortion laws marched through Madrid on Saturday in one of the largest demonstrations since antiwar protests in 2003 and 2004. (Reuters)

[CT Classics]CT Classic: Is Halloween a Witches' Brew?
Or have Christians been spooked out of celebrating a part of their rich tradition?

By Harold L. Myra | posted 10/01/2000

Cancer's Unexpected Blessings
When you enter the Valley of the Shadow of Death, things change.

Tony Snow | posted 7/20/2007

Embrace Your Inner Pentecostal
"Holy Spirit religion" is quietly infiltrating the church, revitalizing us all.

Chris Armstrong | posted 9/19/2006

[Hot Issues]Christianity Today compiles our articles on specific trends, hot issues, and people that have shaped the news and evangelical thought. In Hot Topics, you'll find collections of our ongoing coverage from our most recent reports on life ethics to our archived articles on Katrina relief efforts.

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