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Who's Next
The Green Baptist
Jonathan Merritt seeks a renewed approach to American society.
Tim Stafford

'A Voice for Sanity'
J. Lee Grady doesn't want your gold. The journalist wants a 'Holy Ghost housecleaning' of the charismatic movement.
Sarah Pulliam Bailey

Modern-Day Mordecai
When he's away from his day job, Charisma editor J. Lee Grady is probably working on a project to empower women and confront abuse.

Inside CT
The Next Redesign
Look for Christianity Today's new and improved presence online.

Political Advocacy Tracker
What Does the Manhattan Declaration Really Mean?
Also: advocacy groups gear up for the Christmas shopping season with politics and compassion.

Christ at the Center
Michael Horton says we need to once again let our lives and churches be driven by the gospel.

Leaders Issue 'A Call of Christian Conscience'
Manhattan Declaration charges Christians to stick to their convictions.

Trees Of Life
How Floresta integrates development discipleship, and creation care overseas.
Also: A Grounded Faith

Political Advocacy Tracker
Will Abortion Derail Health Care Reform?
The Senate moves closer to a vote on health care reform, groups argue over presidential appointments, and the Family Research Council issues a correction.

'O, Evangelicos!'
We need not abandon our name—just live up to it. By Philip Yancey

Cleaning Up After Others
A&E's The Cleaner is about tough love and redemption.

[monday \| 11.23.09] J. Lee Grady: 'A Voice For Sanity' J. Lee Grady: Modern-Day Mordecai The Next CT Redesign	[friday \| 11.20.09] Trees Of Life A Grounded Faith
[thursday \| 11.19.09] Michael Horton: Christ at the Center Cleaning Up After Others	[wednesday \| 11.18.09] *Philip Yancey Bids Adieu* to His CT Column Wilson's Bookmarks**
[tuesday \| 11.17.09] Brad Abare: Mobile Smart Phones Mark Kellner: Online Video John Dyer: What You Least Expect	[monday \| 11.16.09] Christ-Centered Cautions Readers Write

[The Latest]

Manhattan Declaration unlikely to inspire young Christians
Little new information was offered in this "new" statement, which essentially affirmed the primacy of three historically hot button issues: abortion, gay marriage, and religious liberty. (Jonathan Merritt, The Washington Post)
Can Bob Casey Bridge the Abortion Divide on Health Care?
The son of the man often called the father of pro-life Democrats finds himself facing the biggest issue of his three years in the Senate: a debate over federal funding of abortions that threatens to bring down health care reform. (Time)
Gov. Rick Perry courts Christian conservatives at Heritage Alliance luncheon in Dallas
Gov. Rick Perry said Monday that Christians should step up their criticism of a federal government that's encroaching on their freedoms. (Dallas Morning News)
Jonny's book lets people read the Bible in their lunchbreak
It sounds like a miracle from the Bible itself, but Jonny Griffiths' The 100 Word Bible slashes the ancient tome to just a fraction of its original size. (Evening News 24, UK)
Americans More Likely to Credit Obama for Verse on Justice than Bible
A Bible verse about caring for the poor and the oppressed was wrongly attributed by a majority of U.S. adults to figures including President Obama, Oprah, Bono and Angelina Jolie. (Christian Post)
Hate crimes against blacks, religious groups rise
The election of the first black president and hot-button issues such as abortion and gay marriage contributed to the spikes, anti-bias groups say. ( USA TODAY)

[Top Stories]

Obama Seeks Revision of Health Plan Abortion Limits
The president said he wanted to make sure a health bill amendment was not “restricting women’s insurance choices.” (The New York Times)
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)

[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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