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July (Web-only) 2002

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Commentary

Light Sabers and Self-Sacrifice

Two recent films—a blockbuster and an unknown—show two ways of confronting evil
Douglas LeBlanc
July 8, 2002

The Editor Who Helped Save Christianity Today Subscriber access only

Remembering Ken Kantzer
David Neff
July 1, 2002

Rwanda's Emmanuel Kolini Again Protects Orthodox Anglicans Subscriber access only

Was Joseph a pedophile? And other stories from online sources around the world
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2002
Books and Culture Corner

Reading Danny Pearl Subscriber access only

How would the murdered journalist want to be remembered?
Jeremy Lott
July 1, 2002
The Dick Staub Interview

Os Guinness Subscriber access only

Whether we're seeking or have already been found, we're all on a journey
July 1, 2002

For First Time as President, Bush Explicitly Backs Vouchers Subscriber access only

Praying against terror, and the Web's most comprehensive links to articles and opinions on the voucher and Pledge decisions.
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2002

Israel Deports American Christian Who Helped Sick Palestinian Children Subscriber access only

Government says Jonathan Miles was in country illegally, but Light to the Nations founder denies accusation.
Ross Dunn
July 1, 2002

Smearing Simon Subscriber access only

Idolizing Christian musicians, and other stories from online sources around the world
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2002
Film Forum

Big Screen America

Critics' and readers' favorite movies for Independence Day, plus a review roundup for Mr. Deeds, Hey Arnold! and Men in Black 2.
Jeffrey Overstreet
July 1, 2002

Condoms Fail. So Does Condom-Based Sex Ed. Subscriber access only

Yet abstinence-only advocates say their programs do work.
Todd Hertz
July 1, 2002

Habits of the Hearth Subscriber access only

Community, family, religion, and country according to sociologist Robert Bellah
July 1, 2002

Girl in Pledge Case Is Christian Who Attends Calvary Chapel Subscriber access only

George Bush and Jesse Ventura both attract attention for mixing religion and July 4, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2002

The Editor Who Helped Save Christianity Today Subscriber access only

Remembering Ken Kantzer
David Neff
July 1, 2002
Christian History Corner

2002 Is Not 1789 Subscriber access only

Before trying to figure out what the framers of the Constitution really thought, remember that they were from a wildly different country-the past
Elesha Coffman
July 1, 2002

Vietnam Church Leader Felled By Heart Attack Subscriber access only

Pham Xuan Thieu faced high expectations from colleagues and heavy pressure from authorities
Compass Direct
July 1, 2002
Books and Culture Corner

The Pledge Controversy Subscriber access only

Asking the wrong questions?
John Perry
July 1, 2002

First, Fetuses Weren't Babies. Now, They're Not Embryos. Subscriber access only

Norway may ban therapeutic cloning, and other life ethics articles.
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2002

Pakistan Sentences Another Christian to Death Subscriber access only

Now two on death row, five appealing life sentences
Barbara G. Baker
July 1, 2002
The Dick Staub Interview

Thomas Moore Subscriber access only

To really live a secular life and enjoy it is part of being a religious person, says the author of Care of the Soul and The Soul's Religion
July 1, 2002

Dobson Again Calls For Parents To Pull Kids Out of Public Schools

Israel limits immigration of Christians, and other stories from online sources around the world
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2002

Christian Leaders Call for National Unity After Riots in Peru Subscriber access only

National Council of Evangelicals emphatically condemns violence, calls for reassessment of nation's economic policies
Rebecca Howard
July 1, 2002

Federal Funds Approved to Study Fetal Stem Cells Subscriber access only

Life ethics advocates troubled by the discrepancy that allows days-old embryos more protection than more mature fetuses.
Todd Hertz
July 1, 2002

Would Islam Be So Popular If It Were a Religion of War? Subscriber access only

Pastors charged with severely beating 11-year-old Bible camper, and other stories from online sources around the world
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2002
Film Forum

MIIB—Sequel or Rerun?

What critics are saying about Men in Black 2, The Powerpuff Girls Movie, Like Mike, Sunshine State, Road to Perdition, Reign of Fire, and the year's best films (so far).
Jeffrey Overstreet
July 1, 2002

Congress Holds Hearings on NPR's Anthrax Smear Subscriber access only

Ridding oneself of pride and wig, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2002

President's Bioethics Council Calls for Cloning Moratorium, Christian Activists Want Ban Subscriber access only

Covering the Church of England's synod, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2002
Christian History Corner

Phantom Saints Subscriber access only

Juan Diego could soon join a long line of pious, exemplary, and quite possibly imaginary Catholic heroes
Elesha Coffman
July 1, 2002
Books and Culture Corner

Why Evangelicals Can't Opt Out of Political Engagement Subscriber access only

Remembering Jeremiah Evarts and Samuel Worcester
John Wilson
July 1, 2002

Greeks Gag Pro-Terrorism Priest Subscriber access only

Canadian court rules heterosexual-only definition of marriage is unconstitutional, and other stories from online sources from around the world
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2002
The Dick Staub Interview

Kathleen Norris Subscriber access only

The author of The Virgin of Bennington talks about being found by God in the midst of sex, drugs, and poetry
July 1, 2002

Spirit in the Sky? Subscriber access only

Mother of the child in Pledge of Allegiance case speaks out
Todd Hertz
July 1, 2002

Comparing Religious Bigotry Subscriber access only

IBelieve.com returns and other stories from online sources from around the world
Todd Hertz
July 1, 2002
Film Forum

Gangster Rap

Road to Perdition has viewers discussing Greek tragedies and mob movies. Plus: What critics are saying about Reign of Fire and The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course
Jeffrey Overstreet
July 1, 2002

Investigation of Sect Parents Ends with Determination of Stillbirth Subscriber access only

AFA hopes for ten million signatures to protect the pledge and other stories from online sources from around the world
Todd Hertz
July 1, 2002
Weblog

Rival 9/11 Remembrances in Houston Suburb Subscriber access only

News expected in Anglican dispute, another Christian sentenced in Pakistan, and other stories from online sources from around the world
Todd Hertz
July 1, 2002
Christian History Corner

Big Church Revival Subscriber access only

Christian gyms and shopping malls may be new, but full-service megachurches are positively medieval
Elesha Coffman
July 1, 2002
Books and Culture Corner

Books & Culture: The Great Inflatable Shark Hunt Subscriber access only

A report from the Christian Booksellers Association convention in Anaheim
Jeremy Lott
July 1, 2002

Peace For Sudan? Subscriber access only

The Rev. Rowan Williams to join a druidic order, Richard W. De Haan dies, and other stories from online sources from around the world
Todd Hertz
July 1, 2002
The Dick Staub Interview

Calvin Miller Subscriber access only

The author of Jesus Loves Me: Celebrating the Profound Truths of a Simple Hymn talks about childlike faith
July 1, 2002

Rowan Williams Accepts Position of Archbishop of Canterbury and Stirs Controversy in the Same Day Subscriber access only

Other stories from online sources from around the world
Todd Hertz
July 1, 2002

Abortion Decisions Haunt Appeals Court Nominee Subscriber access only

Washington law on religious studies found discriminatory, and other stories from online sources from around the world
Todd Hertz
July 1, 2002
Film Forum

Soviet Good Guys

What critics are saying about K-19:The Widowmaker, Stuart Little 2 and Eight Legged Freaks. Also: More comment on Men in Black 2, Road to Perdition, Reign of Fire, and Halloween: Resurrection.
Jeffrey Overstreet
July 1, 2002

Dobson Writes off Big Brothers/Big Sisters over Gay Volunteer Policy Subscriber access only

Stories on new Catholic Senator Brownback and young Catholics gathering in Toronto and other articles from online sources around the world
Todd Hertz
July 1, 2002

House Passes Partial-Birth Abortion Ban. Again. Subscriber access only

Judge rules against Louisiana abstinence program, and other stories from online sources around the world
Todd Hertz
July 1, 2002
Interview

Judaism Under the Secular Umbrella Subscriber access only

The best challenges force you to identify yourself
1978 interview with Chaim Potok
July 1, 2002
Christian History Corner

Legacy of an Ancient Pact Subscriber access only

Why do Christians still chafe under restrictions in some Muslim nations? It all started with Umar
Chris Armstrong
July 1, 2002

Focus on the Family Focuses On Its Future Subscriber access only

The Pope speaks on the abuse scandal's sadness at World Youth Day
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2002
The Dick Staub Interview

David Brooks Subscriber access only

The Weekly Standard senior editor talks about the spiritual life of Bobos
July 1, 2002

Three World Vision Workers Kidnapped, One Killed in Sudan Subscriber access only

Crosswalk.com gets off Web and into oil and land business and other stories from online sources around the world
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2002

Benke Suspended for 'Syncretism' after 9/11 Event Subscriber access only

Interfaith prayer exposes divisions in LCMS
Todd Hertz
July 1, 2002

Milwaukee's Faith Works Program Wins Round Two of Court Battle Subscriber access only

Yes, Bush likes Hindus too, and other stories from online sources around the world
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2002
Film Forum

Bawdy Blockbuster

What critics are saying about Austin Powers, Country Bears, Signs, Lovely and Amazing, Tadpole, The Kid Stays in the Picture, and more reviews of K-19: The Widowmaker and Sunshine State
Jeffrey Overstreet
July 1, 2002

Jesse Ventura's Accidental Christian Heritage Proclamation Subscriber access only

Integrating religious teaching and workplace ethics, and other stories from online sources around the world
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2002
Movie Review

Signs

A Hindu director who attended Christian schools tells a parable about a Christ-haunted ex-priest
Douglas LeBlanc
July 1, 2002

Shrek Director Picked for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Subscriber access only

John the Baptist’s corpse discovered? And other stories from online sources around the world
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2002
Christian History Corner

Divvying up the Most Sacred Place

Emotions have historically run high as Christians have staked their claims to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Chris Armstrong
July 1, 2002
Books and Culture Corner

Speak What We Feel Subscriber access only

Frederick Buechner's latest book is one of his best
David Stewart
July 1, 2002
Music Review

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Russ Breimeier
January 1, 2001

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