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The Mormon-Evangelical Divide

Beliefs that set Mormons apart, and evangelicals' response.
By James A. Beverley
February 1, 2000

Spring in Purgatory: Dante Botticelli C.S. Lewis and a Lost Masterpiece Subscriber access only

Spring in Purgatory: Dante, Botticelli, C. S. Lewis, and a Lost Masterpiece
By Kathryn Lindskoog
February 1, 2000

Books & Culture Corner Sidebar Subscriber access only

What C. S. Lewis Wrote About Botticelli
Compiled by Kathryn Lindskoog
February 1, 2000

Sure Superman's Protestant But What's Batman? Subscriber access only

Priests with AIDS study questioned, Vacation Bible Schools off the hook, and other stories from the mainstream press about Christians and Christianity
Compiled by Ted Olsen
February 1, 2000

Not All Religions Equal Declares Pope John Paul II Subscriber access only

Jesus is 'unique Savior,' Pope reiterates; other religions called 'incomplete.'
By Luigi Sandri, Ecumenical News International, in Rome
February 1, 2000

Australia's New Anglican Leader Promises to Remain Outspoken Subscriber access only

Peter Carnley was first to ordain women priests—before female ordination agreed by General Synod.
By Moira O'Brien-Malone, Ecumenical News International, in Melbourne
February 1, 2000

Gary Bauer Can't Go Home Again Subscriber access only

Internal survey at Family Research Council says 'partisan' leader unwelcome.
By Tony Carnes
February 1, 2000

12-Year-Old Caught in Fight Between Jews and Baptists Subscriber access only

News stories on the Episcopalian rift, a court battle over a 15-foot Jesus, rosaries, and other topics from media sources around the world.
February 1, 2000
News

Cease-Fire in the Worship Wars

A dispatch from the Calvin Symposium on Worship and the Arts
By John Wilson
February 1, 2000

Turkmen Baptist Pastor Threatened with Prison Subscriber access only

Two church members in Turkmenabad fired from jobs
By Felix Corley, Compass Direct
February 1, 2000

Survey of AIDS Infection Among Priests Shocks U.S. Catholics Subscriber access only

Kansas City Star says priests dying at much higher rate than American population
By Cheryl Heckler-Feltz, Ecumenical News International, in New York
February 1, 2000

The Salvation Army Goes for the Casual Look Subscriber access only

Plus other stories about the Ten Commandments, 'Intelligent design' theory, and more from the world's press.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
February 1, 2000

I Scream II Scream Subscriber access only

What Christian film critics are saying about Scream 3 and other top-grossing films.
By Steve Lansingh
February 1, 2000

Hillary 'Outraged' Over Mayor's Calling her Hostile Toward Religion Subscriber access only

News stories about Christians and Christianity from the world's mainstream media sources.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
February 1, 2000
Wire Story

Protest Begins as White House Rethinks Policy on Sudan Regime Subscriber access only

Religious leaders urge Clinton administration to act against oppression
By Tom Strode, Baptist Press
February 1, 2000

Archbishop Caught in War of Words with Zambian Government Subscriber access only

Pentecostal leader says government 'ineffective,' selfish.
By Anthony Kunda, Ecumenical News International, in Lusaka, Zambia
February 1, 2000

The Gospel of Jesus Christ Subscriber access only

February 1, 2000

The Gospel of Jesus Christ Subscriber access only

An introduction to The Gospel of Jesus Christ: An Evangelical Celebration.
By David Neff, executive editor, Christianity Today
February 1, 2000

The Gospel of Jesus Christ Subscriber access only

An Evangelical Celebration: Drafting and Endorsing Committees
February 1, 2000

Egyptian Priest Accused of Murder Subscriber access only

Village cleric charged with 'provoking violence' in El-Kosheh
By Barbara G. Baker, Compass Direct
February 1, 2000
Wire Story

Christian Singer Shares Struggles with Pornography

Secret sin of Clay Crosse's youth reappears in midst of ministry
By Todd Starnes, Baptist Press
February 1, 2000

The Caged Bird Wrote Subscriber access only

If only CBS had chosen a true heroine for Black History Month …
By Elesha Coffman, Assistant Editor of Christian History
February 1, 2000

Then Again Maybe Don't Be My Valentine

Does Saint Valentine's Day have its origins in Christian tradition?
By Ted Olsen
February 1, 2000

Episcopal Methodist churches don't act on homosexuality Subscriber access only

Plus: Randall Terry censured by home church, Tom Landry's faith remembered, and other dispatches from the world's media about Christians and Christianity.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
February 1, 2000

Nancy Drew and the Wine-Dark Sea Subscriber access only

The importance of good literature—and how to get young people to read it.
By Sarah Cowie
February 1, 2000

Something Old Something True Subscriber access only

With The Story of Us, released on video today, Hollywood offers a rationale for sticking with marriage.
By Lauren F. Winner
February 1, 2000

Why the Presidency Will Stay Protestant Subscriber access only

Plus: Religious tensions flare in Russia, Anglican bishop apologizes for gay ad, and other dispatches from the world's media about Christians and Christianity
Compiled by Ted Olsen
February 1, 2000

White House Attacks Iran on Religious Persecution Subscriber access only

Plus: An archbishop is banned from his parish, a priest is arrested for killing his bishop, and a CT columnist's favorite Simpsons' character.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
February 1, 2000

Movies and Ministry's Mission to Ministers Subscriber access only

How a film student is encouraging pastors to bring Hollywood to church.
By Steve Lansingh
February 1, 2000

Church finally taking stand on AIDS says Times of Zambia Subscriber access only

Plus: Government wrangling over religious persecution sanctions, a gospel singer is accused of immodesty, and an Egyptian report says don't worry, riots kill people every day.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
February 1, 2000

Conference of European Churches Will Boycott Austrian Churches Despite Pleas for Non-Isolation Subscriber access only

Austria's crisis is a 'severe warning' to churches, says CEC leade
By Stephen Brown, Ecumenical News International, in Geneva
February 1, 2000

Dobson Rips Bauer for McCain Endorsement Subscriber access only

Plus: Religious groups okayed for federal literacy dollars, Billy Graham becomes part of House chaplain controversy, and St. Augustine is being traded for Jesse Ventura.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
February 1, 2000

An Ambitious Abolitionist Account Subscriber access only

In Tim Stafford's novel Stamp of Glory, the main character is a movement
By Elesha Coffman, assistant editor of Christian History
February 1, 2000

Best Books Survey Subscriber access only

Vote for the top books of the 20th century.
February 1, 2000

Books & Culture Corner Subscriber access only

Guelzo's Lincoln Book a Winner
By John Wilson
February 1, 2000

My Views on the Godhead

Jakes responds to Christianity Today article, Apologetics Journal Criticizes Jakes.
By Bishop T. D. Jakes | Hearsay, not heresy.
February 1, 2000

Bishops ready to face arrest in campaign to close US bombing range Subscriber access only

By Paul Jeffrey
February 1, 2000

Austria's Christians gain support in stand against racism Subscriber access only

By Jonathan Luxmoore in Warsaw
February 1, 2000

Comical Hitman Tale Doesn't Slay Critics Subscriber access only

What Christian critics are saying about The Whole Nine Yards and other top-grossing films
By Steve Lansingh
February 1, 2000

Sri Lanka's People Are Not Divided Just the Politicians says Archbishop Subscriber access only

Churches call for peaceful end to Tamil fighting
By Anto Akkara, Ecumenical News International, in New Delhi
February 1, 2000

New Bible translations help to preserve world's disappearing languages Subscriber access only

The total number of languages in which the Bible is available in part or in its entirety now stands at 2,233.
By Cedric Pulfordin London
February 1, 2000

American church leaders say poverty in unacceptable in world's richest nation Subscriber access only

By Chris Herlinger in New York
February 1, 2000

Presbyterians urged to allow liberals to leave over homosexual ordination Subscriber access only

By Chris Herlinger in New York
February 1, 2000

Guess Who? Subscriber access only

Can you identify the most influential Christians of the twentieth century?
From the editors of Christian History
February 1, 2000

Life Together Subscriber access only

The Third Miracle shows that community is central to Christian faith
By Steve Lansingh
February 1, 2000

To Know the Universe Subscriber access only

To Know the Universe Well, sort of.
By John Wilson
February 1, 2000

New and Noteworthy Books: Biblical Studies Subscriber access only

Recent and important releases that will shape evangelical thought
February 1, 2000

World Relief Continues Rescues in Mozambique Commits to Rebuilding Region Subscriber access only

By World Relief news staff
February 1, 2000

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