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July (Web-only) 2005

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The Island Overrun by Bad Reviews

Critics unhappy with The Island, Bad News Bears, and The Devil's Rejects, but somewhat impressed with Hustle and Flow. Plus, more reviews of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

A Sugar High for the Eyes

Christian critics sample Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Wedding Crashers. Plus, more reviews of War of the Worlds, Fantastic Four and Dark Water.

Are These Four Really Fantastic?

Does Fantastic Four measure up to recent superhero spectacles? Plus: Dark Water, March of the Penguins, Rebound, and more reviews of War of the Worlds, Mad Hot Ballroom, Batman Begins, Howl's Moving Castle, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

Why the Pope Didn't Mention Netanya Subscriber access only

Plus: John Roberts's church, British patient loses right-to-food case, and other stories from online sources around the world.

ACLU Sues to Allow Qur'an Oaths in N.C. Courts Subscriber access only

Plus: Gonzales speaks on Roe and Roberts, Americans rate evangelicals and Muslims almost equally, and a few other stories from online sources around the world.

Mass. Gov. Romney Vetoes Morning-After Pill Bill Subscriber access only

Are evangelicals' views of the pill changing? Plus: Democrats court pro-lifers, Church of England approves "civil partnerships" but not gay sex for clergy, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Weblog Bonus: Mugabe Forces Drive Homeless from Churches, Arrest Pastors Subscriber access only

Zimbabweans had fled to sanctuaries after president bulldozed towns.

Reading Baylor's Tea Leaves on Faith-Learning Integration Subscriber access only

Plus: Jane Roberts' abortion views aren't so easily discerned either, gay Housewives, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Jane Roberts for Supreme Court Justice! Subscriber access only

Plus: Googling the Bible, Pope Benedict takes issue with Samuel Huntington, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Conservative Episcopal Priest Removed from Church Subscriber access only

Plus: two die from morning-after pill, reactions to John Roberts's nomination, rallying against Gaza pullout, and more articles from online sources around the world.

Against the Ex-Gays Subscriber access only

Plus: Rick Warren in Rwanda, James Meeks in a traffic run-in with Chicago police, UK debates multiculturalism, Jerry Falwell cleared of FEC complaint, and more articles from online sources around the world.

Study Says the Prayers of Multifaith Strangers Won't Keep You from Dying Subscriber access only

Plus: Justice Sunday 2 (This time, it's personal), Kenyan Catholic bishop murdered; college eliminates chaplaincy, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Billy Graham Trades in Microphone for Pen, Saying No to London

Plus: Conservatives shift Gonzales criticism to recusal concerns, Canada's top Catholic warns on church-state relations after legal gay marriage, and other stories from online sources around the world.

TV Evangelist Morris Cerullo Indicted for False Tax Returns Subscriber access only

Plus: Congress speculates on stem cells, Irineos literally fights for his old office, the pope's surprising messages on London bombings and Harry Potter, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Is Gonzales Pro-Life? Does it Matter? Subscriber access only

Plus: Baptist missionary shot in Brazil, Liam Gallagher complains about Bono's evangelism, London goes to church after bombings, and other stories from online sources around the world.

London Church Doors Flung Open After Attacks Subscriber access only

Plus: What conservatives and the Catholic Church think about evolution, Mr. T as "moral compass," and other stories from online sources around the world.

Must Love Dogs

Sky High

Stealth

We Thought Frist Was One of Us' Subscriber access only

Christian scientists and political conservatives are upset with Frist's support for expanded embryonic stem-cell research.

Do You Desire to be Told of Your Faults?' Subscriber access only

How early Methodists practiced small-group accountability.

Where Does Feminists for Life Fit in the Pro-life Community? Subscriber access only

Group brings unique niche strategy to the movement.

Running to Prison Subscriber access only

Doing what Jesus says doesn't make any sense, but—if you actually try it—it works.

The Orthodox Avant-Garde Subscriber access only

Armed with traditional faith, these Christians subverted the establishment, putting secular ideas under the microscope of the eternal.

Sticking Up for Crossover Artists

In an ongoing discussion/debate regarding Christian artists who "cross over" to the mainstream, many readers added their two cents worth—and more—to the conversation.

Elementary School: Medieval to Modern Subscriber access only

A 17th century Moravian bishop pushed elementary schooling out of the "Dark Ages."

The Island

Bad News Bears

With God on Our Side Subscriber access only

David McCullough's account of the pivotal year 1776 has resonance for Americans in 2005.

Into the Shadows

An actor who recently portrayed C. S. Lewis in the stage play Shadowlands examines the two films of that same title. Guess which one he liked better?

Extreme Makeover—from the Inside

I had hoped our "Christian Music Makeover" would make me look a little more like Lindsay Lohan. I did lose 25 pounds, but I learned a whole lot more about true transformation.

Should Films Be Faith-Explicit?

That's the question we posed to two Christian filmmakers who were coming from two sides of the issue. We initiated an e-mail debate between them, and while there were no easy answers, the lively exchange is instructive. Part 4 of 4.

Should Films Be Faith-Explicit?

That's the question we posed to two Christian filmmakers who were coming from two sides of the issue. We initiated an e-mail debate between them, and while there were no easy answers, the lively exchange is instructive. Part 3 of 4.

Should Films Be Faith-Explicit?

That's the question we posed to two Christian filmmakers on both sides of the issue. We initiated an e-mail debate between them, and while there were no easy answers, the lively exchange is instructive. Part 2 of 4.

Should Films Be Faith-Explicit?

That's the question we posed to two Christian filmmakers on both sides of the issue. We initiated an e-mail debate between them, and while there were no easy answers, the lively exchange is instructive. Part 1 of 4.

Finding the Real Africa

On a recent tour of Africa in conjunction with the release of their debut album, Christian band Chronos found the heart of the continent in the form of an infant orphan boy.

Do Young People Make Poor Short-Term Missionaries? Subscriber access only

A missions researcher answers readers' questions about his recent study and last week's Christianity Today conversation.

Violence Gets All of the Attention' Subscriber access only

Evangelical Yank activists complain about being upstaged by London bombings.

Who Gets 'Socially Rich' from Short-Term Missions? Subscriber access only

How communities feel about themselves after receiving a group may be more important than the number of latrines dug or homes built.

Dark Water

Fantastic Four

The Beautiful Country

Dennis Bakke's Ode to Joy Subscriber access only

The outrageous way in which an energy giant's CEO had fun at work.

Britain's 9/11? Subscriber access only

People started praying to God,' says one survivor. An Islamic scholar says London's Muslims may be disproportionately affected.

Mission Trips or Exotic Youth Outings? Subscriber access only

Not everything in your church's missions budget may be about missions.

Jesus at G8 Subscriber access only

Christian advocacy for Africa gains notice at top meetings.

Do Short-term Missions Change Anyone?

Or do one week's good intentions fall flat without a concerted effort to follow through?

Are Short-Term Missions Good Stewardship?

More than two million teens go on such trips every year, and giving may exceed that given to long-term missionaries. But is short-term ministry built to last?

One Fantastic Family

The Fantastic Four

Moviemaking with a Purpose

Comics are no laughing matter for Fantastic Four producer Ralph Winter, who will soon helm X-Men 3. Neither is his Christian faith.

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