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April, 2005
Book of the Week

Jesus' Guide to Spiritual Formation Subscriber access only

The Lord's modified creed was key for disciples' growth, author says.
Interview by Joseph B. Modica
April 20, 2005
Book Review

Thou Shalt Not Be Negative Subscriber access only

Overly positive thinking and prosperity teaching undermine Joel Osteen's bestseller.
Douglas LeBlanc
April 14, 2005
Interview

The Evangelical Scandal

Ron Sider says the movement is riddled with hypocrisy, and that it's time for serious change.
Interview by Stan Guthrie
April 13, 2005
Always in Parables

Compliant but Confused Subscriber access only

Unpacking some myths about today's teens.
by Andy Crouch
April 12, 2005
Quick Takes

Bookmarks Subscriber access only

Quick reviews of new books.
Reviewed by Cindy Crosby
April 11, 2005

U.N.: No Cloning Subscriber access only

An equally strong ban, however, is stalled in Congress.
by Sheryl Henderson Blunt
April 8, 2005

Thinking Straighter

Why the world's most famous atheist now believes in God.
By James A. Beverley in Salt Lake City
April 8, 2005
Reflections

Discovering God Subscriber access only

Quotations to Stir Heart and Mind.
Compiled by Richard A. Kauffman
April 7, 2005
Good Question

Finding Heaven Subscriber access only

Where is heaven, and how will we experience it before the final resurrection?
Answered by Arthur O. Roberts
April 6, 2005
Church in Action

Big Dream in Little Rock Subscriber access only

What multiracial church looks like in the town formerly infamous for segregation.
by John W. Kennedy
April 1, 2005
Cover Story

Harder than Anyone Can Imagine Subscriber access only

Four working pastors—Latino, Asian, black, and white—respond to the bracing thesis of United by Faith. A CT forum with Noel Castellanos, Bill Hybels, Soong-Chan Rah, Frank Reid.
Moderated by Edward Gilbreath and Mark Galli
April 1, 2005
Cover Story

All Churches Should Be Multiracial Subscriber access only

The biblical case.
An excerpt from United by Faith by Curtiss Paul DeYoung, Michael O. Emerson, George Yancey, and Karen Chai Kim
April 1, 2005

Naming the Horror Subscriber access only

We must resurrect the language of evil.
by David Neff
March 30, 2005
Interview

Therapeutically Incorrect Subscriber access only

Atheist psychiatrist argues that gays can change.
Interview by Douglas Leblanc
March 29, 2005
Charles Colson

Verdict that Demands Evidence Subscriber access only

It is Darwinists, not Christians, who are stonewalling the facts.
Charles Colson with Anne Morse
March 28, 2005

The Hero of Bloodless Reform Subscriber access only

An interview with Steven M. Wise
by David Neff
March 23, 2005
Commentary

A Model of Intolerance Subscriber access only

The "religious bigot" who brought down slavery.
by David Neff
March 23, 2005
Bearing the Cross

Members of One Another Subscriber access only

Iraq's endangered church looks to Western fellowship for help.
by Jeff M. Sellers
March 22, 2005
Editorial

Aliens in Our Midst Subscriber access only

Attaining asylum in the land of the free is harder than you'd think.
A Christianity Today editorial
March 21, 2005

Longing to Be Heard Subscriber access only

It's dangerous and lonely to be an Iraqi Christian—at home or in exile.
by Dale Gavlak
March 21, 2005

The Risks of Regime Change Subscriber access only

Middle Eastern Christians might end up more repressed under democracy than under dictators.
by Derek Hoffmann
March 18, 2005

Harder than Anyone Can Imagine Subscriber access only

Four working pastors—Latino, Asian, black, and white—respond to the bracing thesis of United by Faith.
Moderated by Edward Gilbreath and Mark Galli
March 17, 2005
Good Question

Finding Heaven Subscriber access only

By Arthur O. Roberts
March 17, 2005
Passages

Passages Subscriber access only

Deaths, promotions, and other items from the religion world.
By CT staff
March 17, 2005
Editorial

How Serious Are Democrats? Subscriber access only

Making abortion rare will take more than words.
A Christianity Today editorial
March 16, 2005
Quotation Marks

Quotation Marks Subscriber access only

Recent comments on Bush and gays, the humanity of pre-embryos, and other subjects.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
March 16, 2005

Ashcroft's Revenge Subscriber access only

Challenge to suicide law gets new life.
by RNS, CT staff
March 16, 2005

Food Fights Subscriber access only

State governments increasingly regulate church potlucks.
By Rebecca Barnes in Louisville
March 15, 2005
Go Figure

Go Figure Subscriber access only

Recent stats on teenage doubt, sex abuse settlement sums, and scalping Osteen tickets.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
March 14, 2005

Healing a Sick Land' Subscriber access only

German evangelist bolsters Nigerian reconciliation efforts.
by Obed Minchakpu in Jos
March 14, 2005

Death Sentence? Subscriber access only

Immigration bill could jeopardize asylum seekers, critics say.
by Dawn Herzog Jewell
March 8, 2005

Killer Taxes Subscriber access only

Missionaries face a choice: Pay up or get out of Kenya.
March 7, 2005
News Briefs

Christianity Today News Briefs Subscriber access only

Anti-homosexuality free speech, UK cloning, and a UN cloning ban.
by CT staff
March 7, 2005

Don't Miss

Rob Bell's 'Ginormous' Mirror

Rob Bell's 'Ginormous' Mirror

To read his book is to read about our fascination with ourselves.
Diagnosing the Demonic

Diagnosing the Demonic

Can you recognize the presence of evil spirits?

David W. Appleby

Acting Like Jesus

Acting Like Jesus

An unlikely theatrical role enabled me to connect with unbelievers.

Syler Thomas

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