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October (Web-only) 2002

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Commentary

Music at the Theological Roundtable

What it teaches us about God and the universe
John G. Stackhouse Jr
October 7, 2002
News

VeggieTales' Top Tomato

Phil Vischer's tenacious campaign to dominate family entertainment
Edward Gilbreath
October 7, 2002
News

Evangelistic Circus in a Box

Festival con Dios links with Palau organization to expand work of proclamation
Todd Hertz
October 7, 2002
Movie Review

Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie

Big Idea's Jonah is both wholesome and hip
Douglas LeBlanc
October 7, 2002
Music Review

Edge of the World

Mark Moring
October 1, 2002
Music Review

Ripley County Blues

Russ Breimeier
October 1, 2002
News

Big Idea Responds to CT Article

Phil Vischer, CEO and founder, issues a statement regarding company's financial status
October 1, 2002
The Dick Staub Interview

Chuck Palahniuk Subscriber access only

The author of Fight Club talks about his new book and the need to see culture not on a TV set but by talking to neighbors
October 1, 2002

France, Germany Chastised in Religious Freedom Report Subscriber access only

A New York Times Book Review columnist takes on relativism, and more online stories from around the world
Todd Hertz and David Neff
October 1, 2002

Racing-Car Cleric Brings Mass to the Fast Lane Subscriber access only

Phil De Rea is co-founder of CART Ministries and chaplain to drivers, spectators, and mechanics
Cheryl Heckler
October 1, 2002

Chinese Court Overturns House-Church Death Sentences Subscriber access only

W.W.J.D. coming to the F.D.A and the next hotbed of Islamic radicalism
Todd Hertz
October 1, 2002

The Heroism of Caregivers Subscriber access only

PBS's sober documentary examines how families cope when loved ones can no longer care for themselves
Douglas LeBlanc
October 1, 2002
Film Forum

Garden-Variety Heroes Delight Critics

Veggie Tales scores with religious and mainstream media alike. What critics are saying about Hell House and Red Dragon. Plus: Why Christian moviegoers should discover Ingmar Bergman.
Jeffrey Overstreet
October 1, 2002

Baptist University in Turmoil Over Grade Scandal Subscriber access only

Greek Orthodox robes and beards are here to stay, and other stories from online sources around the world
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2002

Calvary Chapel Radio Drops 'Graphic' Focus on the Family Subscriber access only

China changes tactics in persecuting Christians, and other stories from online sources around the world
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2002

Indian State Bans Conversion Subscriber access only

Christians say Tamil Nadu ordinance threatens relief work
Anto Akkara
October 1, 2002
Christian History Corner

Timeline of the Spirit-gifted Subscriber access only

Before Moody, Finney, Edwards, and Mather came a long line of Catholic and Orthodox believers reputed to enjoy the promise of the Father.
Chris Armstrong
October 1, 2002

China's Registered Catholics Flourish Subscriber access only

The VeggieTales hits theaters with a strong per-screen average and more online stories from around the world
Todd Hertz
October 1, 2002
Books and Culture Corner

Train Up a Child Subscriber access only

Helping children to become intimately familiar with Scripture
Susan R. Garrett
October 1, 2002

Falwell Apologizes For Calling Muhammad a Terrorist Subscriber access only

Are clergy likely to be excluded from juries, or just black clergy?
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2002

Latvian Churches Say Poll Result Boosts Christian Voices In Legislature Subscriber access only

By Jonathan Luxmoore in Warsaw
October 1, 2002
The Dick Staub Interview

Dave Alan Johnson Subscriber access only

The creator of Doc talks about balancing entertainment with spiritual depth and TV shows with evil plumbers
October 1, 2002

Ohio Science Standards Don't Mandate Intelligent Design, But May Open Door Subscriber access only

President of Gardner-Webb University resigns in grade scandal, and other stories from online sources around the world
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2002

The USCIRF Is Only Cursing the Darkness Subscriber access only

The increasingly irrelevant U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom seems intent on attacking even those countries making improvements.
Robert A. Seiple
October 1, 2002

Congress's Charitable Choice Expansion Is Dead Subscriber access only

Court says protecting unborn child justifies using lethal force
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2002

Riots, Condemnation, Fatwa, and Apology Follow Falwell's CBS Comments Subscriber access only

President of the All India Christian Council: I prayed that the broadcast would not reach India.
Todd Hertz
October 1, 2002

Appeals Court Says Cities Can Block Church Buildings Subscriber access only

John Paul II celebrates 24th anniversary as pope, and more online stories from around the world
Todd Hertz
October 1, 2002

Vatican Says U.S. Bishops' Abuse Policy Contradicts Church Law Subscriber access only

: Billy Graham in Texas and other stories from online sources around the world
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2002
Christian History Corner

The King Is Coming, Eventually Subscriber access only

What if you announced the rapture, but God didn't show up?
Elesha Coffman
October 1, 2002

Stunning New Evidence that Jesus Lived

Scholars link first-century bone box to James, brother of Jesus.
Gordon Govier
October 1, 2002

Bob Jones's Biggest Problem Subscriber access only

Billy preaches all four nights at his Dallas mission
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2002
Books and Culture Corner

Number One with a Bullet Subscriber access only

America's foist family as a tool for evangelism
Jeremy Lott
October 1, 2002
The Dick Staub Interview

Vishal Mangalwadi Subscriber access only

The author and lecturer talks about how the Bible shaped India, Western democracy, and his life
October 1, 2002
Weblog

More Details Emerge on History of James's Bone Box Subscriber access only

Falwell's upcoming law school, Garrison Keillor's hymns, and other stories from online sources around the world
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2002

Churches vs. Homeowners Subscriber access only

Legal experts assess last week's appeals court decision that houses of worship may be incompatible with a place of quiet seclusion.
Todd Hertz
October 1, 2002
Weblog

What Does James Ossuary Say About Mary? Subscriber access only

Muslim says Chick-fil-A fired him for not praying to Jesus, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2002
Film Forum

Anger Management, Eternal Life, and Gun Possession

Critics scratch their heads over Punch-drunk Love, contemplate Tuck Everlasting, applaud Bowling for Columbine, and rant over White Oleander. Plus: Reviews of 12 more recent movies.
Jeffrey Overstreet
October 1, 2002

Chevrolet Sponsors Christian Music Tour—Critics Cry 'Divisive' and 'Troubling' Subscriber access only

More than 3,000 Christian schools and colleges in India close in protest of anti-conversion law.
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2002

Karachi Police Defy Pakistan High Court Subscriber access only

Christian massacre survivor released from custody, detained, and then released again
Barbara G. Baker
October 1, 2002

Is the Sniper a New Age Muslim Catholic? Subscriber access only

Alabama's Ten Commandments trial wraps up, and other stories from online sources around the world
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2002
Christian History Corner

No Sex (Before Marriage), Please...We're Christian Subscriber access only

Miss America preaches a 2000-year-old message
Chris Armstrong
October 1, 2002
Books and Culture Corner

Angels in Heaven Subscriber access only

A game that's more than a game
John Wilson
October 1, 2002

The Praying Trucker Who Stopped the Snipers Subscriber access only

More details and commentary of John Allen Muhammad's faith, and J.C. Watts responds to Weblog
Todd Hertz and Ted Olsen
October 1, 2002

Weblog Bonus: 'I Am a Realist' Subscriber access only

U.S. Rep. J.C. Watts Responds to Weblog
October 1, 2002
The Dick Staub Interview

Ruth Tucker Subscriber access only

The professor and author of Walking Away from Faith talks about doubting God
October 1, 2002
Weblog

James Ossuary Contains Bone Fragments Subscriber access only

says Daschle is blocking CARE Act to save Democrat sponsors from gay lobby.
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2002

Surviving Soul Survivor Subscriber access only

A business guide to Tim LaHaye's other series.
Jeremy Lott
October 1, 2002

Thomas Nelson Sues International Bible Society, Visual Bible Subscriber access only

Articles on Christian attitudes toward Halloween, American attitudes toward Islam, and other topics from online sources from around the world.
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2002
Film Forum

The Title Speaks for Itself

Religious press critics look at Jackass: The Movie, Auto Focus, Ghost Ship, The Truth About Charlie, Time Changer, Bowling for Columbine, Punch-Drunk Love, Hell House, and the upcoming Frida.
Jeffrey Overstreet
October 1, 2002

University of Arizona Killer Apparently Resented Spirituality Subscriber access only

Beliefnet's buoys from bankruptcy, churches offer Halloween alternatives, and other stories from online sources around the world
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2002

India's Hindu Nationalists Make Gains in Banning Conversions Subscriber access only

The Falwell fatwa, clergy abuse, and other stories from online sources from around the world
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2002
Christian History Corner

Just War, Just Nation? Subscriber access only

World War II preacher points America back to the nation's soul
Steven Gertz
October 1, 2002

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