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February 5, 2001

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February 5, 2001

Blessed Ned of Springfield

He's the evangelical next door on The Simpsons, and that's okily dokily among many believers.

From Davey & Goliath to Homer and Ned Subscriber access only

Steve Tompkins believes God has a sense of humor

How Big Is The Simpsons? Subscriber access only

The show's popularity goes beyond its 10th anniversary star on Hollywood Boulevard.

The World Behind the Movie

Why Hollywood has a hard time getting Christianity right, and how we can tell when it does.

'Come and Receive Your Miracle' Subscriber access only

German evangelist Reinhard Bonnke's evangelistic crusades are setting attendance records, but career missionaries worry about discipleship.

The Shari'ah Threat Subscriber access only

Muslim Fundamentalist law troubles Christians and some Muslims

Facing the Smiles Subscriber access only

Visiting Nigeria taught me as much about the despair in my own soul as it did the soul of this country.

The Great Reunion Beyond Subscriber access only

Death is the heartless divider—or so I thought before I watched my grandpa die.

Whatever Happened to God? Subscriber access only

Too much worship is convivial rather than adoring

'Youth Has Special Powers' Subscriber access only

The Millennial generation may be uniquely wired to stand—and sweat—for God.

Between a Rock and a Holy Site Subscriber access only

Muslims have increased efforts to take control of Holy Land sties revered by Jews and Christians.

The New Ecumenists Subscriber access only

Gen-X Christians are reinterpreting the meaning of church unity.

From the CTI Board Subscriber access only

Old Friends, New Ventures

Letters Subscriber access only

Editorial: Death by Default Subscriber access only

Few seem to have noticed the euthanasia movement's latest gains

In the Word: The 'Shyness' of God

Self-centeredness is cured by looking deeply within the life of the Trinity.

Readers' Forum: The Rapture: What Would Jesus Do? Subscriber access only

An end-times pilgrim counts the cost of discipleship

Civil Reactions | Stephen L. Carter: The Courage to Lose Subscriber access only

In elections, and in life, there is something more important than winning.

Quotations in Honor of Black History Month

Quotations in Honor of Black History Month

Andy Crouch: A Testimony in Reverse Subscriber access only

I have discovered how inconvenient it can be when God actually does speak.

The Social Experiment that Failed Subscriber access only

Two books disclose the unforeseen hazards of divorce, and the unexpected fruits of marriage.

The Ten Commandments Become Flesh

A Polish director prods European and American audiences to consider God's timeless standards.

Honest Prayer, Beautiful Grace

The messianic and passionate U2 sounds like itself again

The Back Page | Philip Yancey: God at Large Subscriber access only

A look around the globe reveals a God as big as we want him to be

NCC: Untying the Knot Subscriber access only

NCC withdraws endorsement of 'one-man, one-woman' marriage statement.

Catholics Remain Largest Bloc in Congress Subscriber access only

Baptists, Methodists follow

Top Ten Religion Stories, 2000 Subscriber access only

Update Subscriber access only

New Law Helps Church Gain Storefront Site

Media: Film Tries to Bridge Chasm Between Jews, Evangelicals

A new documentary explores each group's concept of prayer, the Bible, and the Messiah.

Briefs: North America Subscriber access only

Counseling: Deliverance Debate Subscriber access only

Unconventional 'Theophostic' counseling cites results in rebutting its critics.

Money: Electronic Giving Struggles to Catch On Subscriber access only

Despite benefits, automatic electronic transfers still rare in churches

Episcopal Church: Bishop to Be Punished 19 Years After Affair Subscriber access only

Episcopal Church court may decide fate of Montana's Charles Jones next week.

Episcopalians, Lutherans Celebrate Unity Subscriber access only

China: House Churches May Be 'Harmful to Socity' Subscriber access only

But China's unofficial congregations resist evil cult label

Peru: Divorcing a Dictator Subscriber access only

Evangelicals assess the bitter lessons of the Fujimori years

Briefs: The World Subscriber access only

India: Militant Hindus Assault Christians Subscriber access only

Persecution of religious minorities stirs Christian outrage against government inaction.

Kenya: Nairobi's Bloody Witness Subscriber access only

Pastor who resists injustice is repeatedly beaten by police.

Dining on Yams and Coke Subscriber access only

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