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August 5, 2002
Cover Story

The Third Coming of George Barna

He believes his ten-year campaign to reform the church has failed. What is evangelicals' most-quoted statistician going to do next?
Tim Stafford
August 5, 2002

Plus: Barna's Beefs Subscriber access only

His nine challenges for American Christianity
August 5, 2002

The Good News About Generations X & Y Subscriber access only

"Watch out, promiscuity! Out of the way, relativism! A wave of young Americans just wants that old time religion. An interview with the author of The New Faithful: Why Young Adults Are Embracing Christian Orthodoxy"
Agnieszka Tennant
August 5, 2002

Whither Christian Unity? Subscriber access only

The WCC and the WEA represent very different paths. One of them has real promise
Thomas C. Oden
August 5, 2002

Plus: The Not-So-New Ecumenism Subscriber access only

A recent initiative is structured to exclude evangelicals in the mainline
Thomas C. Oden
August 5, 2002

Bible: Southern Baptist Convention rejects TNIV translation Subscriber access only

But Bible forum says controversial translation is 'within principles
Eric Reed
August 5, 2002

Anglicans: Maverick Vancouver diocese approves same-sex blessings Subscriber access only

"Traditionalists walk out, issue global call for outside intervention"
Peter T. Chattaway
August 5, 2002

Evangelicalism: Billy Graham steps into Cincinnati's racial divide.

Evangelist calls for racial healing
August 5, 2002

Eritrea: Government shuts down churches. Subscriber access only

All Christian houses of worship are ordered shut without official explanation
Jeff Taylor
August 5, 2002

Pakistan: Presbyterians regain control of college. Subscriber access only

Christians aim to reclaim the school's neglected religious heritage
Kristian Kahrs
August 5, 2002

The Editor Who Helped Save Christianity Today Subscriber access only

Remembering Ken Kantzer
David Neff
August 5, 2002

Wanted: Church Atheist Subscriber access only

Sydney's St. Barnabas looks for a worthy debate opponent
Ted Olsen
August 5, 2002

"Aisle 4: Milk, Bread, and God" Subscriber access only

August 5, 2002

Quotation Marks Subscriber access only

"Comments on suicide bombing, Islam in prisons, and preaching about hell"
Ted Olsen
August 5, 2002

European Disunion Subscriber access only

Churches push for acknowledgment of Europe's spiritual heritage
Ted Olsen
August 5, 2002
Go Figure

Go Figure Subscriber access only

Americans continue to give to religious groups following September 11
Ted Olsen
August 5, 2002

Church Challenges Subscriber access only

"For local congregations, threats can come from town drunks or flocks of chickens"
Ted Olsen
August 5, 2002

Herod's Stadium Subscriber access only

"Israeli archaeologists discover 2,000-year-old stadium"
Ted Olsen
August 5, 2002

The Setting of the Age of Aquarius Subscriber access only

"Remember the New Age movement? Now, even the New Agers want out"
Ted Olsen
August 5, 2002

Skating on Church Pipes Subscriber access only

Skateboard ministries provide youth with ramps and a sermon
Ted Olsen
August 5, 2002

Breaking Up a Monopoly Subscriber access only

The Supreme Court has put parents back in charge of their children's education
Christianity Today Editorial
August 5, 2002

Mortified in Vancouver Subscriber access only

Christianity Today Editorial
August 5, 2002
Reflections

Fenders of the Faith Subscriber access only

Quotations to stir the heart and mind from bumper stickers
Richard A. Kauffman
August 5, 2002

Crushed by a Soviet Relic Subscriber access only

What you can do to help persecuted Christians in Turkmenistan
Jeff M. Sellers
August 5, 2002
Always in Parables

Rekindling Old Fires Subscriber access only

We can resist technology's chilling effects on how we spend time together
Andy Crouch
August 5, 2002

Farm Boy Makes Good

Robert Schuller's story is a distillation of his gospel
Elizabeth Eisenstadt-Evans
August 5, 2002
Music Review

A Folk-Rock Caravaggio

Jennifer Knapp sings of the Incarnation's bloody realities
Todd Hertz
August 5, 2002
Charles Colson

Undaunted Subscriber access only

Bioethics challenges are huge. But so is God
Charles Colson
August 5, 2002

Jewish Leaders Accept Apology

Graham couldn't have been more humble and apologetic over 1972 comments
LaTonya Taylor
August 5, 2002
Obituary

"Theologian, CT Editor Dies at 85" Subscriber access only

Todd Hertz
August 5, 2002

'Hate Speech' Law Could Chill Sermons Subscriber access only

Pastors say bill would restrict preaching against homosexuality
Tomas Dixon
August 5, 2002

Vatican: Jews do not wait in vain for Messiah Subscriber access only

But evangelicals question whether new statement undercuts evangelistic outreach
LaTonya Taylor
August 5, 2002

'Get Our Kids Out' Subscriber access only

Dobson says pro-gay school curriculum has gone too far.
Corrie Cutrer
August 5, 2002

Christians cheer court ruling on vouchers Subscriber access only

August 5, 2002

Don't Miss

Rob Bell's 'Ginormous' Mirror

Rob Bell's 'Ginormous' Mirror

To read his book is to read about our fascination with ourselves.
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Losing my Edge

When your initial enthusiasm fades, you need a plan if you're going to bring your best to your calling

Adrian Boykin

War and Peace

War and Peace

Pastor Tullian Tchividjian survived a leadership coup by finding rest in the liberating power of the gospel.

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