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July, 2003
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Suburban Spirituality Subscriber access only

"The land of SUVs and soccer leagues tends to weather the soul in peculiar ways, but it doesn't have to"
David Goetz
July 1, 2003
News

Big Idea Loses Suit

Jury says creator of VeggieTales owes $11 million to ex-distributor
Todd Hertz
July 1, 2003

Cooling off Gay Agenda Subscriber access only

PCUSA conservatives turn back liberal challenges
Douglas LeBlanc
July 1, 2003

"Prayer, Incorporated" Subscriber access only

Growing numbers of businesses count intercessors as a corporate asset
Ken Walker
July 1, 2003

Evangelicals Advise on Muslim Dialogue Subscriber access only

"But hastily called meeting fails to include Franklin Graham, Falwell, and Robertson"
Mark Stricherz
July 1, 2003

Doctrinal Aftershocks Subscriber access only

Worldwide Church of God seeks a new start in the face of fresh opposition
Marshall Allen
July 1, 2003

Yankee Stadium Strike Out Subscriber access only

Latest Benke ruling reveals deep fissures among Missouri Synod Lutherans
Todd Hertz
July 1, 2003

Power in Punjab

Christians see churches—and opposition—grow among Sikhs
Manpreet Singh
July 1, 2003

Baptists Fire Missionaries Subscriber access only

Thirteen missionaries fired and twenty resign over the Baptist Faith and Message
staff reports
July 1, 2003

Ignoring God in the Constitution Subscriber access only

Draft fails to acknowledge Europe's Christian heritage
Tomas Dixon
July 1, 2003
Interview

The State of Missions Subscriber access only

The director of World Inquiry talks about the challenges and priorities of the evangelical missions community
interview with Luis Bush
July 1, 2003

Religion in the 'Burbs Subscriber access only

"An interview with R. Stephen Warner, sociologist of religion at University of Illinois at Chicago"
Agnieszka Tennant
July 1, 2003

Inside CT : Away from the Crowd Subscriber access only

You learn a lot about someone through fly fishing
Mark Galli
July 1, 2003

Jesus in the Jury Room Subscriber access only

Ted Olsen
July 1, 2003

Out of the Garden Subscriber access only

Ted Olsen
July 1, 2003

Quotation Marks Subscriber access only

"Recent comments on praying in school, rebuilding Iraq, and playing paintball"
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2003

Youth in a Haze Subscriber access only

Hazing is common in church youth groups
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2003
News

Go Figure Subscriber access only

Two astronomers determine the time when Jesus died and rose
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2003

Cross Purposes Subscriber access only

Wearing the Christian symbol can be a problem in places like Saudi Arabia and Pennsylvania
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2003

The Book on Tape (Not Tapes) Subscriber access only

The new Talking Bible contains all of the New Testament on one cassette
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2003

Put Yourself in Jesus Shoes Subscriber access only

"Within 48 hours, a supermarket chain pulls shoes with Jesus' image from the shelves"
Ted Olsen
July 1, 2003
Interview

Damping the Fuse in Iraq Subscriber access only

A veteran peacemaker discusses how religion can help stave off religious conflict after Saddam
interview with Canon Andrew White
July 1, 2003

Showing Schools Grace Subscriber access only

July 1, 2003

Souls on Ice

The costs of in vitro fertilization are moral and spiritual—not just financial
Christianity Today Editorial
July 1, 2003

Beyond Virtue and Vice Subscriber access only

"Some morals are absolute, but they are not ultimate"
Christianity Today Editorial
July 1, 2003
Reflections

Reflections Subscriber access only

Quotations to Stir Heart and Mind
Richard A. Kauffman
July 1, 2003

Criminal Faith Subscriber access only

"Going nuclear, North Korea allows worship only of its dictator"
Jeff M. Sellers
July 1, 2003

Faith-based Bathing Subscriber access only

What role does baptism play in faith and salvation?
Timothy George
July 1, 2003
Civil Reactions

Roe vs. Judicial Sense Subscriber access only

Forget briefly its immorality—it's just bad law
Stephen L. Carter
July 1, 2003

Christ via Judaism Subscriber access only

"Lauren Winner's spiritual journey is an invaluable—and, to some, unsettling—reminder of where we came from"
Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
July 1, 2003

Rabbit Trails to God Subscriber access only

John Updike has made a career of writing the most theological novels in America
Mark A. Buchanan
July 1, 2003

As Close as Our Breath Subscriber access only

Jim Carrey plays God with unholy flair in a movie that is Judeo-Christian to its bones
Anna Waterhouse
July 1, 2003

Soul Language on Paper Subscriber access only

Blue Like Jazz resonates with readers who grapple with the paradoxes of faith
Cindy Crosby
July 1, 2003

Navigating Life Storms Subscriber access only

Norman Wright's Helping Those Who Hurt guides readers in encouraging loved ones
Cindy Crosby
July 1, 2003

Taming the Techno Monster Subscriber access only

"In Power Failure, Albert Bergmann looks at Christianity in a culture of technology"
Cindy Crosby
July 1, 2003

Everyday Truths Subscriber access only

"Simple activities bind families together and deepen their relationship with God, says the author of Sacred Stories of Ordinary Families"
Cindy Crosby
July 1, 2003

Church Sells Armstrong's Works Subscriber access only

Nineteen books by founder sold to Worldwide Church of God splinter group
Marshall Allen
July 1, 2003
Philip Yancey

Going It Alone Subscriber access only

We should take heed when much of the world says it distrusts us
Philip Yancey
July 1, 2003
News

Jesus' Woodstock

"After 20 summers of love, the Cornerstone Festival still opens doors for unknown musicians and unlocks truth for hungry minds"
Todd Hertz
July 1, 2003

Breakthrough Dancing Subscriber access only

A look at one of the most creative youth ministries in Hong Kong—if not the world
Tim Stafford
July 1, 2003

Hit by the SARS Tornado Subscriber access only

Breakthrough reacted quickly when the disease hit Hong Kong.
Jeff M. Sellers
July 1, 2003

400K and counting Subscriber access only

Christians recoil at explosive growth of frozen human embryos
Bob Smietana
July 1, 2003

Study Lauds Prisoner Program Subscriber access only

Prison Fellowship releases InnerChange research at a White House roundtable
Tony Carnes
July 1, 2003

Turning the Mainline Around Subscriber access only

New sociological studies show that evangelicals may well succeed at renewing wayward Protestantism
Michael S. Hamilton and Jennifer McKinney
July 1, 2003

Trouble in the Garden Subscriber access only

Historic Chicago homeless shelter is under siege by City Hall
Bob Smietana
July 1, 2003

Watch that Invocation Subscriber access only

Prayer in Jesus' name forbidden in California legislative meetings
Marshall Allen
July 1, 2003

Daring to Dream Again Subscriber access only

Chaldean Christians connect with other believers
Adam Piore
July 1, 2003

Pakistan Court Acquits Christian of Blasphemy Subscriber access only

"Arrested in 1998, Aslam Masih is released from prison because of a lack of evidence"
"Barbara Baker,"
July 1, 2003

Courting Trouble Subscriber access only

Christians oppose embedding Islamic tribunals in Kenya's new constitution
David Karanja
July 1, 2003

"Baptists Cut Staff, Missionaries" Subscriber access only

The International Missions Board Lays off 37 and leaves 24 positions open
Stan Guthrie
July 1, 2003

Roadblocks and Voting Blocs Subscriber access only

Today's evangelicals are committed to peace—not just security—for Israel
Christianity Today editorial
July 1, 2003

Bumper Sticker Theology Subscriber access only

Quotations to stir the heart and mind on the open road
Richard A. Kauffman
July 1, 2003

Creature Discomforts Subscriber access only

A conservative Christian makes the case for animal mercy in Dominion
Matthew Scully
July 1, 2003

Being Here Subscriber access only

Why we should sink our roots in the places we call home
Charles Colson with Anne Morse
July 1, 2003

"Fun, Friendly Advice" Subscriber access only

"The Unauthorized Guide to Choosing a Church leads church hunters through the liturgy, the lingo, and the lunacy."
Cindy Crosby
July 1, 2003

Tangling with Wolves Subscriber access only

Why we still need heresy trials
Chris Armstrong
July 1, 2003

Coming Attractions Subscriber access only

Gay activism is not just found in liberal churches
A Christianity Today editorial
July 1, 2003

Christian Research Institute Accused of 'Naïve' Bookkeeping Subscriber access only

Report by whistleblowers to Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability prompts CRI employees to reimburse funds
Marshall Allen
July 1, 2003

Pro-life Groups Ready to Defend Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Subscriber access only

Court challenge to new law expected
Stan Guthrie
July 1, 2003

Anglican Communion Frays Subscriber access only

Bishops worldwide chastise Canadian bishop who approved gay unions
Peter T. Chattaway
July 1, 2003

Canada Backs Gay Marriages Subscriber access only

Conservatives say decision could put pressure on dissenting churches
Carol Lowes
July 1, 2003

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