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July, 2004
Wire Story

Black Eye for Freedom Subscriber access only

Report warns about religious liberty trends around the world.
By Mandy Morgan, Religion News Service, in Washington
July 1, 2004

Bonds that Bind Subscriber access only

David Gushee examines marriage and divorce in historical and contemporary contexts.
Reviewed by Cindy Crosby
July 1, 2004
Book Review

Celestial Sights Subscriber access only

'Room of Marvels' is a vision of what heaven might look like.
Cindy Crosby
July 1, 2004

Christians Fear Some Backlash After India Elections Subscriber access only

Still, they're heartened by voters' chastening of nationalist Hindus.
By Manpreet Singh
July 1, 2004
Interview

Conservative Like a Fox Subscriber access only

al Thomas hates the liberalism, but tries to love the liberal.
By Tony Carnes
July 1, 2004

Explorers of Noah's Lost Ark

Citing new satellite images, team seeks to 'solidify the faith of many Christians.'
By Gordon Govier
July 1, 2004

Eye for an Eye for an Eye Subscriber access only

Are Nigeria's deadly religious riots really about religion?
By Obed Minchakpu in Jos
July 1, 2004

Fools' Gold Subscriber access only

Christians lured into buying 'rare' coins.
By Rob Moll
July 1, 2004
Good Question

God Minus World = God

Does God need our help, love, and praise?
Answered by Laurence W. Wood
July 1, 2004
Civil Reactions

Hope Deferred Subscriber access only

Christians are uniquely positioned to further racial equality.
By Stephen L. Carter
July 1, 2004
Inside CT

Inside CT: Bike Rides with Refugees Subscriber access only

There are 13 million refugees and asylum seekers worldwide. We show you the lives of four of them.
By Tim Morgan
July 1, 2004

Memoir of Hope Subscriber access only

Letters for Lizzie wrestles with death and discovers God is not safe.
Reviewed by Cindy Crosby
July 1, 2004
Roundup

Methodists Divided on Split Subscriber access only

Church leaders react to talk about division.
July 1, 2004
News Briefs

News Briefs Subscriber access only

The morning-after pill, persecution in Vietnam, and the Jesus Video Project.
By CT staff
July 1, 2004
Editorial

No-Fault Division? Subscriber access only

It may be time for mainline churches to consider an amicable divorce.
A Christianity Today editorial
July 1, 2004

Pondering a Divorce Subscriber access only

Some United Methodists think their differences are irreconcilable.
By Kathleen K. Rutledge
July 1, 2004

Purging the Faith from 'Faith-Based' Subscriber access only

The first detailed history of President Bush's initiative to help the poor.
Reviewed by Stephen Lazarus
July 1, 2004
Interview

Q & A: James Dobson Subscriber access only

The chairman of Focus on the Family speaks about the need for the proposed Federal Marriage Amendment.
Interview by Stan Guthrie
July 1, 2004
Quotation Marks

Quotation Marks Subscriber access only

Recent quotes on unborn children's pain, literary Jenkins, and Dan Brown's scruples.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
July 1, 2004
Reflections

Discipleship Subscriber access only

Quotations to stir heart and mind
Compiled by Richard A. Kauffman
July 1, 2004
Church in Action

Saving Strangers Subscriber access only

The journey of one Somali Bantu family in the largest group resettlement of African refugees in U.S. history.
Photo essay by Denise McGill
July 1, 2004
Speaking Out

It's About God Subscriber access only

Why Judge Roy Moore was right—a response to Ted Haggard.
By John Aman
July 1, 2004

Targeted Apologetics Subscriber access only

Encountering New Religious Movements with the Gospel.
Reviewed by Cindy Crosby
July 1, 2004

Terror on Top of the World Subscriber access only

Maoist threats shut down development work.
By Anil Stephen
July 1, 2004

The 4-14 Window

New push on child evangelism targets the crucial early years.
By John W. Kennedy
July 1, 2004

Truth' on Two Hills Subscriber access only

What happens when church and culture conspire to ignore the meaning of words.
By Bob Wenz
July 1, 2004
Interview

Unwanted Interruptions Subscriber access only

Why is our culture so hostile to children-inside and outside the womb?
An interview with theological ethicist Amy Laura Hall
July 1, 2004

Where Stormie Finds Her Power

Stormie Omartian is a bestselling author precisely because she doesn't have a picture-perfect life
By Tim Stafford
July 1, 2004

Witness Amid War Subscriber access only

The untold story of Christian efforts to end the violence in Guatemala.
Reviewed by Jeanette Hardage
July 1, 2004
Interview

Unwanted Interruptions Subscriber access only

Why is our culture so hostile to children-inside and outside the womb?
An interview with theological ethicist Amy Laura Hall
July 1, 2004
Editorial

The Evil In Us Subscriber access only

Prisoner torture in Iraq exposes the ordinary face of human depravity.
A Christianity Today editorial
July 1, 2004

Frozen Out Subscriber access only

What to do with those extra embryos.
By John Van Regenmorter
July 1, 2004

Heart of Truthfulness Subscriber access only

African Methodists provide hope to a troubled church.
By Kathleen K. Rutledge in Pittsburgh
July 1, 2004
Cover Story

When Does Personhood Begin?

And what difference does it make?
By Bob Smietana
July 1, 2004
Passages

Passages Subscriber access only

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

Unwanted Interruptions Subscriber access only

Why is our culture so hostile to children-inside and outside the womb?
An interview with theological ethicist Amy Laura Hall
July 1, 2004
Go Figure

Go Figure Subscriber access only

Recent stats on teen prayer, Bible reading, and music piracy.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
July 1, 2004

Discreet and Dynamic Subscriber access only

Why, with no apparent resources, Chinese churches thrive.
By Philip Yancey
July 1, 2004
Bearing the Cross

Out-of-Control Clerics Subscriber access only

Official scourgings and vigilante enforcers in Iran terrorize Christians.
By Jeff M. Sellers
July 1, 2004

Don't Miss

Forgiving Iran

Forgiving Iran

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

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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