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August, 2004
Always in Parables

'Live More Musically' Subscriber access only

The difference between Christian practice and a Starbucks purchase.
By Andy Crouch
August 1, 2004

7 Habits of Racially Mixed Churches Subscriber access only

How to achieve ethnic diversity—and die (to self) trying.
Reviewed by Douglas R. Sharp
August 1, 2004

A Decisive Turn to Paganism Subscriber access only

Has the nation finally abandoned its Judeo-Christian heritage, or is there still hope?
By Harold O.J. Brown
August 1, 2004

A Steady Christian Influence

Has the nation finally abandoned its Judeo-Christian heritage, or is there still hope?
By Leith Anderson
August 1, 2004
Interview

Affectionate Patriarchs Subscriber access only

In the popular imagination, conservative evangelical fathers are power-abusing authoritarians. A new study says otherwise.
An interview with W. Bradford Wilcox
August 1, 2004

Codependent No More Subscriber access only

When Pleasing Others Is Hurting You addresses the need to be needed.
Reviewed by Cindy Crosby
August 1, 2004

Death Wishes Subscriber access only

Circuit Court supports state's primary role in assisted suicide.
By Marshall Allen
August 1, 2004

Discerning Divine Speech Subscriber access only

The God Who Speaks teaches readers to listen.
Reviewed by Cindy Crosby
August 1, 2004
Editor's Bookshelf

Creating Husbands and Fathers Subscriber access only

The discussion of gender roles moves beyond 'proof-text poker.'
By David Neff
August 1, 2004
Editor's Bookshelf

Raising Up Fathers Subscriber access only

An interview with Maggie Gallagher
By David Neff
August 1, 2004

Fred Caldwell: Paying the Price for Unity Subscriber access only

This African American pastor made headlines when he offered whites cash to attend his church.
By Ted Olsen
August 1, 2004
News

Go Figure Subscriber access only

Recent stats on organized religion, same-sex marriage, and Israel tourism.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
August 1, 2004

God Amid Tragedy Subscriber access only

A review of When I Lay My Isaac Down.
By Cindy Crosby
August 1, 2004
Church in Action

Outreach to Despair Subscriber access only

Christians minister to the hopeless in Gaza.
By Deann Alford
August 1, 2004
Passages

Passages Subscriber access only

Deaths, promotions, and other items from the religion world.
By CT Staff
August 1, 2004

Pledging to Fight Subscriber access only

Atheist says battle over 'under God' has just begun.
By John W. Kennedy
August 1, 2004

Powerful Weakness Subscriber access only

Here Am I Lord … Send Somebody Else uses Moses to discover God's power in weakness.
Reviewed by Cindy Crosby
August 1, 2004
Charles Colson

Reclaiming Occupied Territory Subscriber access only

The Great Commission and the cultural commission are not in competition.
By Charles Colson with Anne Morse
August 1, 2004

The New Gambling Goliath Subscriber access only

Christian activists struggle to slow the rapid growth of Indian casinos.
By John W. Kennedy
August 1, 2004

The Politics of Prayer Subscriber access only

The Presidential Prayer Team prays for Bush, Iraq, and more voters.
By Ken Walker
August 1, 2004
Commentary

Too Wild at Heart?

Some evangelicals believe Eldredge is making God in his image.
Douglas LeBlanc
August 1, 2004
Editorial

When More Is Less Subscriber access only

We're making more money, but the payoff isn't always positive.
A Christianity Today editorial
August 1, 2004
Cover Story

Wildheart

John Eldredge thinks too many Christians are weak, and churches are often insipid-and he's not going to take it anymore
By Douglas LeBlanc
August 1, 2004
Reflections

Wisdom for the Road Subscriber access only

Quotations to stir heart and mind.
Compiled by Richard A. Kauffman
August 1, 2004

Defying the Church Subscriber access only

Front line of Communion war spreads to homosexuality.
By Bob Smietana
August 1, 2004

Staying on Course Subscriber access only

Southern Baptists reaffirm their conservative positions.
By Adelle M. Banks, RNS, in Indianapolis
August 1, 2004

Freedom for Sudanese Faith Subscriber access only

With new peace accord signed, Christians prepare to meet needs.
By Richard Nyberg
August 1, 2004

Sanctifying Sin Subscriber access only

Statement affirming homosexual unions roils Anglicans.
By Debra Fieguth in St. Catharines
August 1, 2004
Editorial

Divisible After All Subscriber access only

More important than keeping the phrase 'under God' is the reason for keeping it.
A Christianity Today editorial
August 1, 2004

The Religious Reagan Subscriber access only

Spiritual influences on the president's life were strong and varied.
By Elizabeth Eisenstadt-Evans
August 1, 2004
News Briefs

News Briefs Subscriber access only

Partial-birth abortion ban banned, registering Turkmenistan's churches, and Baylor's Robert Sloan.
By Christianity Today staff
August 1, 2004
Quotation Marks

Quotation Marks Subscriber access only

Recent quotes on Friends sexual harassment, EU Constitution, stem cells, and the psychotic self-righteous evangelicals.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
August 1, 2004
Inside CT

Inside CT: Subscription Blues Subscriber access only

Plus: Doug LeBlanc's next move.
By Mark Galli
August 1, 2004

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Trevor Lee

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