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December, 2004
Church in Action

Faith Amid the Muck Subscriber access only

Christians struggle with island's latest disaster.
By Ken Walker
February 9, 2005
News Briefs

Christianity Today News Briefs Subscriber access only

Booting the Salvation Army, falling giving, and suing for rights.
By CT staff
December 1, 2004

Baptism + Fire Subscriber access only

Suffering may build character, but ultimately it's not about us.
By Mark Galli
December 1, 2004
Editorial

Canterbury Crackup Subscriber access only

Eschewing church discipline has come back to haunt Anglicans.
A Christianity Today editorial
December 1, 2004

Cheated by the Affirming Church

Contrary to what some churches teach, it is homosexuality—and not its suppression—that enslaves people like me.
by Anonymous
December 1, 2004

Faith, Fear, War, Peace Subscriber access only

Snapshots of the grim and 'happy' ministry of today's military chaplains.
By Deann Alford
December 1, 2004

From Ewww ... to Wow! Subscriber access only

What a big difference a small spider made.
By Bethany Torode
December 1, 2004
Editor's Bookshelf

Good Boundaries Make Good Christians Subscriber access only

The difference between welcome and inclusion
Good Fences, reviewed by David Neff
December 1, 2004

Good Grief Subscriber access only

The School of Dying Graces says costly lessons lead to priceless wisdom.
Reviewed by Cindy Crosby
December 1, 2004
Church in Action

Human Sacrifice Redux Subscriber access only

How the church battles deadly prophets in its midst.
By Obed Minchakpu in Jos
December 1, 2004

Invitation to Paganism Subscriber access only

The Vanishing Word laments the loss of the logos.
Reviewed by Cindy Crosby
December 1, 2004
Good Question

Killing with Kindness

Why is the church against euthanasia in instances where people are in terrible pain?
Answered by David P. Gushee
December 1, 2004

Lost Tribe Found? Subscriber access only

Jewish group seeks return to Israel.
By S. David
December 1, 2004

Mythical Proportions Subscriber access only

America is not so generous, free, and innocent as it imagines itself.
Myths America Lives By, reviewed by Greg Taylor
December 1, 2004
Cover Story

New York's New Hope

From inner-city gardens, to fine-art exhibitions, to political activism, street-smart churches are changing the culture of America's largest and most dynamic city.
By Tony Carnes
December 1, 2004
Editorial

Nightmares and Miracles Subscriber access only

A good beginning to the long battle for human rights in North Korea.
A Christianity Today editorial
December 1, 2004
Inside CT

Post-Election Faith at Work Subscriber access only

The next four years will not be a cake-walk for the pro-life, pro-family cause.
By David Neff
December 1, 2004
Editor's Bookshelf

Sloppy Inclusiveness Subscriber access only

An interview with Caroline Westerhoff, author of Good Fences: The Boundaries of Hospitality.
By David Neff
December 1, 2004
Music Review

The Perfect Blend

An earthier version of a veteran musician brings heaven closer.
Russ Breimeier
December 1, 2004

The Shroud's Second Image Subscriber access only

New evidence reopens debate about the controversial relic.
By Gordon Govier
December 1, 2004

Tuning the Soul Subscriber access only

All the Music of the Bible surveys melodies from Creation on.
Reviewed by Cindy Crosby
December 1, 2004
Always in Parables

When Backward Is Forward Subscriber access only

Christmas may be the best argument against genetic enhancement.
by Andy Crouch
December 1, 2004
Reflections

Word Become Flesh Subscriber access only

Quotations to Stir Heart and Mind
Compiled by Richard A. Kauffman
December 1, 2004
Charles Colson

Worldview Boot Camp Subscriber access only

Evangelical young people need training in the truth about truth.
By Charles Colson with Anne Morse
December 1, 2004

'Assault on the Jewish People' Subscriber access only

New Presbyterian policy on Israel raises hackles.
By Kathleen K. Rutledge
December 1, 2004

Advice Rejected Subscriber access only

Lambeth Commission report leaves church in disarray.
By Douglas LeBlanc
December 1, 2004

Deconstructing Gulags Subscriber access only

U.S. evangelicals win key legislation for freedom.
By Stan Guthrie
December 1, 2004
Go Figure

Go Figure Subscriber access only

Recent stats on salvation, black Protestants and gay rights, and evangelicals' political leanings.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
December 1, 2004

Liberties 'Violated' Subscriber access only

California Catholic Charities ordered to pay for contraceptives.
By Mark A. Kellner
December 1, 2004
Passages

Passages Subscriber access only

Deaths, promotions, and other items from the religion world
By CT staff
December 1, 2004
Interview

Q & A: Charles Krauthammer Subscriber access only

Syndicated columnist has criticized George W. Bush and Tony Blair for advocating a foreign policy of democratic globalism in the war on terror. Senior news writer Tony Carnes asked Krauthammer to explain his position.
Interview with Charles Krauthammer
December 1, 2004
Quotation Marks

Quotation Marks Subscriber access only

Recent quotes on Amish voters, Christian politics in Germany, book burning, and the UK's abortion scandal.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
December 1, 2004

Roads to Recovery Subscriber access only

Following God On Broken Legs
Reviewed by Cindy Crosby
December 1, 2004

Spitting on God's Image Subscriber access only

Christians complain of assaults in Old City.
By Michele Green, ENI, in Jerusalem
December 1, 2004

Why I Return To The Pews Subscriber access only

The church has often left me bemused, bored, or mystified, but I can no more abandon it than I can myself.
By John Koessler
December 1, 2004

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Forgiving Iran

Forgiving Iran

Long before I knew the true God, he helped me release my hatred.
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Why Willpower Fails

Your willpower is limited, so use it wisely.

John Ortberg

Great Humility

Great Humility

The power of a neglected virtue

Interview with John Dickson

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