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October 23, 2000

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October 23, 2000

Undying Worm, Unquenchable Fire

What is hell—eternal torment or annihilation? A look at the Evangelical Alliance's The Nature of Hell.

Rightly Dividing the Hell Debate Subscriber access only

Key advocates and writings.

Coming to Terms Subscriber access only

Five key phrases in the hell debate.

Free to Be Creatures Again Subscriber access only

How predestination descended like a dove on two unsuspecting seminarians, and why they are so grateful.

Beyond Self-Help Chatter Subscriber access only

Each biblical passage is a pixel in a greater picture—a truth preachers forget at the peril of their listeners' souls.

Big-Picture Faith Subscriber access only

From the first nanosecond to the final cry of victory, and every divine moment between—all is charged with meaning.

Love Your Heavenly Enemy Subscriber access only

How are we going to live eternally with those we can't stand now?

The Transcendental Gore Subscriber access only

The Democratic nominee for president combines a modernist Christian faith with a drive to master his world. By Tony Carnes

More Than a Badge and a Gun Subscriber access only

Police chaplain Steve Lee lays down the law, and lifts up grace, for an unreached people group—cops.

Lessons From Two Sides of AIDS Subscriber access only

An HIV-positive woman and a wealthy businessman are reminded of God's expansive love at a unique camp.

Good News for Witches

Every Halloween, thousands of Wiccans descend on Salem, Massachusetts—and local churches reach out.

A Wicca Primer Subscriber access only

Reporting at the Speed of Cyberspace Subscriber access only

Editorial: Honest Ecumenism Subscriber access only

The Vatican's recent statement on the nature of the church is a step forward, not backward, for Christian unity.

Editorial: Scouts in a Jam? Subscriber access only

The courts protect rights. The media-savvy win hearts and minds.

Matters of Opinion: The Fallacy of Missile Defense Subscriber access only

Christians should reject nuclear proliferation, especially when it's proposed of just war.

Matters of Opinion: The Perils of Harry Potter

Literary device or not, witchcraft is real—and dangerous.

In the Word: The Grim Shepherd Subscriber access only

He visits every living thing, but those with understanding need not be afraid

Your World: Unrighteous Indignation Subscriber access only

Righteous anger is often a mask for mere self-righteousness.

Quotations to Contemplate Subscriber access only

Quotations to contemplate on dying and eternity.

Is the Stock Market Good Stewardship? Subscriber access only

I see more of our Christian brothers investing in the market. Is this a healthy trend?—Edward Tsui, Toronto

Camus the Christian?

A pastor describes how the great existentialist atheist asked him late in life, Do you perform baptisms?

Machiavelli Marooned Subscriber access only

The church offers something that transcends the reality of television.

Pay It Forward

'Pay It Forward' does not invoke Jesus' teaching, but the spirit of selflessness is unmistakable.

The Back Page | Philip Yancey: Getting a Life Subscriber access only

The most fully alive persons are those who give their lives away.

Theology: Gwen in the Balance Subscriber access only

Thomas Nelson cancels book contract with Weigh Down author over her controversial comments rejecting the Trinity.

Finance: SBC Funding Imperiled Subscriber access only

Texas Baptists resolved reduce monies for SBC seminaries and programs.

Updates Subscriber access only

NCC Seeks End to Cuba Embargo

Education: School Vouchers Face Tight Races Subscriber access only

Recent surveys show much opposition to voucher initiatives in California and Michigan.

Briefs: North America Subscriber access only

Biotech: Tissue of Lies? Subscriber access only

Latest stem-cell research shows no urgent need to destroy human embryos for the cause of science.

Canada: Fire and Ice Subscriber access only

Charismatic renewal in the Arctic has converted half of some villages. It's also ignited criticism from established churches.

Vatican: Protestants Not 'Sister Churches' Subscriber access only

Vatican official proclaims Protestant churches not sister churches to the Roman Catholic faith.

China: Smack Down Subscriber access only

53 Christian professors, students, and church-planters detained.

Colombia: Abducted Pastor Pays His Own Ransom on Installment Plan Subscriber access only

Ransom arrangement a tough decision for churches and missions.

Briefs: The World Subscriber access only

Nigeria: Will Shari'a Law Curb Christianity? Subscriber access only

Gombe, a north Nigerian state, creates a council of faiths to deal with fears over Islamic law.

North Korea: 7 Christian Executions Suspected Subscriber access only

North Korea reportedly executed Christians as young as 15 in April.

Ecuador: Word and Spirit Together Subscriber access only

For the first time, Pentecostal leaders are invited to a key Latino Protestant Congress.

Grunge Boomers in Concert Subscriber access only

Teens and parents fast and pray together for massive youth revolution.

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