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An Invisible Wall
Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a pastor in Berlin assesses Germany's spiritual climate.
Interview by Sarah Pulliam Bailey in Berlin

Germany's 'Cold Religion'
A Berlin-based journalist says that Martin Luther would have driven most of Germany's bishops from their pulpits.

Speaking Out
After the Wall
Reflections on 20 years of mission in Europe

Also: A Lost Generation

Let us Tell You a Story
Recovering the lost spiritual discipline of reading biographies.
Chris Armstrong
Also: How to Find a Good Biography

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

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.

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

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

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.

[friday \| 11.06.09] The Lost Spiritual Discipline of Reading Biographies How to Find a Good Biography After Election Day, the Vote Everyone Has Been Waiting For	[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

[The Latest]

Fellow crusaders getting buried near Graham
Bev Shea and Cliff Barrows to have final resting places at Billy Graham Library. (Charlotte Observer)
Senior Democrat is 'confident' that Stupak amendment will be stripped
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), the Democrats’ chief deputy whip in the House, said that she and other pro-abortion rights lawmakers would work to strip the amendment that bars federal funding from subsidizing abortions. (The Hill)
After trial by wildfire, Malibu Presbyterian Church returns
Worshipers celebrate services in an interim sanctuary on the site where, two years ago, their church burned to the ground. 'It feels like home again,' a deacon says. (Los Angeles Times)
India's new Bible wears a bindi
The Virgin Mother in a sari, Joseph donning a turban. These are just some of the depictions in an Indianized version of the Bible. The controversy that followed means a toned-down second edition this year. (The Toronto Star)
For 'cultural' Jews, focus not on God
Last Sunday, my daughter and I visited a gathering of Jews who don't believe in God, where the rabbi identifies himself as a bisexual atheist and the first 45 minutes are spent doing Israeli folk dances. (Julia Duin, The Washington Times)
Joseph Cao: the lone Republican who voted for healthcare bill
A former Jesuit missionary, Cao gave Democrats his vote also on condition that they include an amendment that explicitly bans federal funding for abortion services. (Christian Science Monitor)

[Top Stories]

For Opponents of Abortion, a Victory in Health Care Vote
A restriction on abortion coverage, added late Saturday to the health care bill passed by the House, has energized abortion opponents with their biggest victory in years — emboldening them for a pitched battle in the Senate. (The New York Times)
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)

[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

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