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July 8, 2002

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July 8, 2002

Double Jeopardy Subscriber access only

"Former Taliban hostages Dayna Curry and Heather Mercer talk about the risks they took, the imprisonment they suffered, and their hopes to return to 'the hardest place on Earth.'"

How to Confront a Theocracy Subscriber access only

The most effective way to address the human rights disaster in Saudi Arabia may be to let Muhammad do the talking

Patrons of the Evangelical Mind Subscriber access only

"Why has evangelical scholarship soared in the last few decades? Native intellectual talent is one reason, to be sure. But an infusion of cash didn't hurt"

Why God Enjoys Baseball

A new book by Richard Mouw argues that we can glory in even unredeemed creation

Plus: The Uncommon Benefits of Common Grace Subscriber access only

Does God only take delight in saving souls?

Prophetic Habits of a Sociologist's Heart Subscriber access only

"Robert Bellah's career shows the promise, and limits, of the scholarship he made so accessible to the church"

Contraception Subscriber access only

Court to decide if state can require Catholic ministries to pay for birth control

Assualt on Purity: ACLU Claims Abstinence Program has a Christian agenda. Subscriber access only

Louisiana official vows to wage a legal fight 'to the hilt.'

Assualt on Purity: How Effective Are Abstinence Programs? Subscriber access only

Seventy-five percent of girls in the Best Friends program say they want to save intimacy for marriage

Power Shift: Canadian Alliance replaces lightning rod Stockwell Day. Subscriber access only

New opposition party head Stephen Harper wants to be less divisive

Cuba No Es Libre Subscriber access only

"Methodist church members visit Cuba without a permit and face fines up to $7,500 each"

Jesus for President Subscriber access only

A Brazilian election judge sues Jesus for early campaigning

Quotation Marks Subscriber access only

"Comments on new internationalist evangelicals, Christian raves, censoring Jesus, and the clergy abuse scandal."

Is Male-Only Ordination Illegal? Subscriber access only

"Lawyer could not be a priest, so now she is suing"

Go Figure Subscriber access only

The majority of Americans say September 11 proved there's too little religion

Buffy's Religion Subscriber access only

"Like her show, Sarah Michelle Gellar's faith is a hodgepodge of belief"

Seat Belt Salvation Subscriber access only

Connecticut asks pastors to tell their congregations to buckle up

Banning Banns Subscriber access only

Recent battles have led several pastors to suggest greater separation between church and state in matrimonial issues

Prison Rape Is No Joke Subscriber access only

"As 7-Up pulls offensive advertisement, evangelicals continue to combat prisoner rape"

Give Us Liberty Subscriber access only

Secular educators have it backward: faith statements promote academic freedom

Probable First Cause Subscriber access only

The arguments of some academic philosophers are contributing to the plausibility of belief in the supernatural

The Long View: Why I Don't Imitate Christ Subscriber access only

The Christian life is not a game of Simon says.

How to Deal with Criminals Subscriber access only

Is there a biblical principle behind the punishment of those who break the law?

Remedial History Subscriber access only

The educational establishment seems confused about our spiritual heritage

Preaching Subscriber access only

Quotations to stir the heart and mind

Sheepish Subscriber access only

Feeling autonomous and proud? Then ponder the lives of sheep

"Watchtower Ousts Victims, Whistle-Blowers" Subscriber access only

Jehovah's Witness members allege sect policy protected child molesters

Christian College Denied Accreditation Subscriber access only

Agency troubled that Patrick Henry College teaches creationism in biology classes

Two Hostages Die In Attempted Missionary Rescue In Mindanao Subscriber access only

Wounded survivor Gracia Burnham returns to Kansas after 376 days in jungle captivity

Martin Burnham: Willing to Go Subscriber access only

"Family and friends remember the talented pilot, mechanic, and missionary to missionaries"

Ediborah Yap: The Almost-Forgotten Hero Subscriber access only

The Filipino nurse could have escaped from Abu Sayyaf but stayed to care for the Burhams.

Light Sabers and Self-Sacrifice

Two recent films—a blockbuster and an unknown—show two ways of confronting evil

"Stretch Pants, Beer, and Other Controversies" Subscriber access only

"A New Testament professor discerns the relative from the timeless in biblical texts on slaves, women, and homosexuals."

From Afghanistan Aid Workers to Hostages of the Taliban Subscriber access only

"Excerpts from Prisoners of Hope, the book by Dayna Curry and Heather Mercer with Stacy Mattingly"

Gay Parenting On Trial Subscriber access only

More homosexuals seek custody or adoption of young children

Bills Would Unmuzzle Churches in Politics Subscriber access only

Legislation would allow houses of worship to directly engage in politics without losing tax-exempt status

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