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Movie Review

A.I.: Artificial Intelligence

Despite Steven Spielberg's reputation for producing warm fuzzies, A.I. is bleak.
Peter T. Chattaway
August 6, 2001
Books and Culture Corner

Apocalyptic City Subscriber access only

The dream and the nightmare of megalopolis.
John Wilson
August 1, 2001

Frost Fired as Dean of Christian Law School Subscriber access only

"A scientist claims to have an explanation of Sodom and Gomorrah's fate, and Colorado Springs non-profits draw a crowd."
Todd Hertz
August 1, 2001

Hostage Pastor Released Unharmed In Colombia Subscriber access only

Wife pledges to stay in Colombia because the kidnappers cannot stop the Lord's work
Deann Alford
August 1, 2001

India's Prime Minister Inflames Country With Attack on Improper Evangelism Subscriber access only

"Newsweek on bad religious books, Christian leaders are the majority of Manila's deadly hotel fire victims, and other stories from media around the world."
Ted Olsen
August 1, 2001

"Amid Fears for Future, Jerusalem's Churches Embark On Prayers for Peace" Subscriber access only

Week of prayer launched with services held in various congregations
Ross Dunn
August 1, 2001

'Bad is Good Again.' Again? Subscriber access only

"What Christian and mainstream critics are saying about Rat Race, American Outlaws, Captain Corelli's Mandolin, and other movies."
Jeffrey Overstreet
August 1, 2001

It's Not Graham-Approved Television. It's HBO. Subscriber access only

"Afghanistan prisoners may be seen or even freed, Baltimore's stained-glass crisis, and other stories from media sources around the world"
Ted Olsen
August 1, 2001

"Despite Israeli Objections, Irineos Is New Greek Orthodox Patriarch" Subscriber access only

"Protesting under a sixth century law, Israeli objections overturned by supreme court."
Ross Dunn
August 1, 2001

"Restore Trust In Politics, Nicaraguan Churches Tell Presidential Candidates" Subscriber access only

Protestants and Evangelicals extremely concerned about nation's ills
Paul Jeffrey
August 1, 2001

"Hostages, Prisoners, Captives—And One Who's Not" Subscriber access only

"Catching up with Milingo, the Burnhams, and the Shelter Now workers in Afghanistan."
Ted Olsen
August 1, 2001

Activist Christian Pastor Arrested In Vietnam Subscriber access only

Public Security Police have busted up Mennonite services four times this year.
Compass Direct
August 1, 2001
Christian History Corner

Eyewitness to a Massacre Subscriber access only

"The bloodbath that started on August 24, 1572, left thousands of corpses and dozens of disturbing questions"
Elesha Coffman
August 1, 2001
Books and Culture Corner

The Future Is Now Subscriber access only

You want the news? Read science fiction.
John Wilson
August 1, 2001

Doors Shut on Afghanistan Christian Organization Subscriber access only

"Philippine Muslim rebels strike again, and carnival workers need religion, too."
Todd Hertz
August 1, 2001

Colombian Evangelical Lawyers Survive Murder Attempt Subscriber access only

Attack Thwarts Plans to Form a National Christian Legal Society.
Deann Alford
August 1, 2001

Shari'ah Law to Decide Fates in Afghanistan Subscriber access only

Attack of the 200 Clones coming soon and Eugene Rivers's model could help Cincinnati's racial tensions
Todd Hertz
August 1, 2001

Separate and Equal Subscriber access only

Martin Luther King dreamed of an integrated society. Boston minister Eugene Rivers thinks it was the wrong dream
Wendy Murray Zoba
August 1, 2001

"Antinori Team Says, 'Send In the Clones'" Subscriber access only

Taliban officials display evidence and the Roman Catholic Church endorses a controversial molestation bill.
Todd Hertz
August 1, 2001

In Perspective: Why Are Pastors Flying to Moon? Subscriber access only

Recent black clergy firings are only the latest chapter in Unification Church's efforts to court Christian leaders
Todd Hertz
August 1, 2001

"CT Classic: With Their Leader in Prison, Moonies Pursue Legitimacy" Subscriber access only

Tim LaHaye and other Christians are helping the Unification Church battle the perceived threat of government intrusion
Beth Spring
August 1, 2001

The Unification Church Aims a Major Public Relations Effort at Christian Leaders Subscriber access only

"A mass mailing to 300,000 church leaders tries to clarify the teachings of Sun Myung Moon."
Art Toalston
August 1, 2001

Unification Church Ties Haunt New Coalition Subscriber access only

Are followers of Sun Myung Moon expanding their influence among conservative Christians?
Kim A. Lawton
August 1, 2001

Sun Myung Moon's Followers Recruit Christians to Assist in Battle Against Communism Subscriber access only

"Funded by the Unification Church, CAUSA seeks an interfaith effort based on Moon's theology."
Beth Spring
August 1, 2001

If It's Too Good to Be True... Subscriber access only

A dose of skepticism is okay even with fellow Christians
A Christianity Today Editorial
August 1, 2001

Dear Diaries: Wholesome Isn't The Same As Entertaining Subscriber access only

"Critics look at The Princess Diaries, Rush Hour 2 and Original Sin. Plus, when it comes to violence in the movies, should we see no evil?"
Jeffrey Overstreet
August 1, 2001

New Rules Surface in Afghanistan Subscriber access only

Bush delivers a big announcement tonight and mass-arrests in Lebanon lead to unrest
Todd Hertz
August 1, 2001

Bush Finds Middle Ground with Stem-Cell Decision Subscriber access only

"More developments with Abu Sayyaf, and the Assemblies of God council splits on divorced clergy resolutions"
Todd Hertz
August 1, 2001

Divided by Communion Subscriber access only

What a church does in remembrance of Christ says a lot about its history and identity.
Elesha Coffman
August 1, 2001
Books and Culture Corner

Megalopolis Forty Years On Subscriber access only

The ambiguous face of the city
John Wilson
August 1, 2001

"Taliban Investigation Widens, No Access Given to Prisoners" Subscriber access only

"Archbishop Milingo's wife protests, and allegations pile up against Frost."
Todd Hertz
August 1, 2001

"Diplomats Receive Visas Into Afghanistan, but Will Only Meet with Officials" Subscriber access only

"Over a week after raid on Shelter Germany, future for workers still unclear."
Barbara G. Baker
August 1, 2001

The Vatican Library Coming to a Town Near You Subscriber access only

"Lutherans vote to study homosexuality, and North Carolina hangs the Ten Commandments."
Todd Hertz
August 1, 2001

"Archbishop's Wife Threatens Suicide, Claims Pregnancy as Milingo Returns to Catholicism" Subscriber access only

"Evangelical Lutheran Church in America passes ordination amendment, and other stories from media sources around the world."
Todd Hertz
August 1, 2001

East German Church Lost 'Distinctive Voice' After Reunification Subscriber access only

"Forty years after the building of the Berlin Wall, cleric claims some churches are worse off"
Cedric Pulford
August 1, 2001

"In-the-Body, Out-of-Body, Dead Body, Too Bawdy" Subscriber access only

"Critics this week look at Osmosis Jones, The Others, The Deep End, and American Pie 2."
Jeffrey Overstreet
August 1, 2001

Do Movies Kill People? Subscriber access only

"Critics weigh in on what makes violence in film wrong, right and R-rated."
Jeffrey Overstreet
August 1, 2001

"Alabama Justice Unveils 5,280 Pounds of Godliness" Subscriber access only

"The initial phase of Mother Teresa's beatification concludes, and science examines the healing power of prayer"
Todd Hertz
August 1, 2001
Christian History Corner

Live Long and Prosper Subscriber access only

"Though a recent survey raises questions, the health benefits of faith have been documented for centuries."
Elesha Coffman
August 1, 2001

Report Finds Widespread Bias In Funding of Faith-Based Groups Subscriber access only

"Nuns that can't be pushed down, and diplomats that are being pushed around."
Todd Hertz
August 1, 2001

Indian Church Steps Up Education Programs To Deal With Threat Of AIDS Subscriber access only

Ten percent of those living with AIDS live in India
Anto Akkara
August 1, 2001
Books and Culture Corner

The Strange Case of Napoleon Beazley Subscriber access only

How media coverage of a young killer created death row chic.
John Wilson
August 1, 2001

Did the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Pull Its Punches? Subscriber access only

"Christian high school and seminary under fire for alleged sexual assault connections, and a DD-cup for God"
Ted Olsen
August 1, 2001

"As Christian Grad Schools Face Challenges, an Astrology School Gets a Boost" Subscriber access only

Did a bird again find Noah's ark?
Ted Olsen
August 1, 2001

"Ten Years After Coup, Putin Seeks Inspiration From Russia's Christian Roots" Subscriber access only

"During monastery visit, president says moral values should form national policy."
Andrei Zolotov
August 1, 2001

'You Shouldn't Put Tanks at a Church' Subscriber access only

"Defending the Taliban against arrogant Christians, beggars become choosers, and other stories from media around the world."
Ted Olsen
August 1, 2001

Apocalypse Now and Again Subscriber access only

"What critics in the religious and mainstream media are saying about Coppola's masterpiece, as well as offensive comedies The Curse of the Jade Scorpion, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and Bubble Boy."
Jeffrey Overstreet
August 1, 2001

Maria Sung No Longer Mooning For Archbishop Milingo Subscriber access only

"Israeli army leaves Christian town of Beit Jala, and news on Billy Graham, school vouchers, religious investing, and other topics around the world"
Ted Olsen
August 1, 2001

Aid Workers Held Captive Subscriber access only

Taliban alleges housing group's staff engaged in evangelism.
Todd Hertz
August 1, 2001

In Perspective: The Friendliest Murderous Militants in the World Subscriber access only

"The Soviet Union, United States, and others helped create Afghanistan's ruling Taliban. Will the world's most Islamic state backfire?"
Todd Hertz
August 1, 2001

"G.K. Chesterton, the Eccentric Prince of Paradox"

"With a reputation for mild eccentricity, Chesterton laughed most at himself."
J.D. Douglas
August 1, 2001

"Leave Christianity in Narnia, says New York Times columnist ; Racism, Sexism, Sectarianism, Too." Subscriber access only

"Afghanistan's Taliban shuts down more aid ministries, and links to dozens of other news stories around the world."
Ted Olsen
August 1, 2001
Christian History Corner

Explaining the Ineffable Subscriber access only

"In Heaven Below, a former Pentecostal argues that his ancestors were neither as outlandish as they seemed nor as otherworldly as they wish to seem."
Elesha Coffman
August 1, 2001

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