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Invincible predictable, but memorable
Christian film critics on Invincible, How to Eat Fried Worms, Idlewild, Beerfest, and Boynton Beach Club. Plus, yet another review of Little Miss Sunshine.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM

Snakes and Illusions
Does Snakes on a Plane live up to the hype? Is The Illusionist "cinematic storytelling at its best"? Christian critics review these, and Accepted, Material Girls, and Factotum. Plus, more reviews of Little Miss Sunshine.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM

Christian Criticism ...and Movie Heroism
What is Christian film criticism, anyway? Plus, reviews of World Trade Center, Step Up, Zoom, Pulse, and more perspectives on Little Miss Sunshine and Lady in the Water.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM

Ricky Bobby's "Bawdy Absurdity"
Talladega Nights shifts into lowbrow. Barnyard moo-ves audiences. The Night Listener is spooky and baffling. The Descent falls into formula. Plus, more reviews of Scoop and Miami Vice.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM

Less Miami, More Vice
Critics pull over the fast cars and fast affairs of Miami Vice, admire The Ant Bully, applaud Little Miss Sunshine, sample Scoop, and sentence John Tucker Must Die. Plus, more thoughts on Monster House and Lady in the Water.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM

SPEAKING OUT
Reflections from a Messianic Jew in Israel
When questions are too hard to answer, we must still be about our Father's business.
Lisa Loden | posted 8/31/2006 11:36AM

SPEAKING OUT
The Fulfillment of Prophecy Right Before Our Eyes
Walking among Lebanon's Christians.
Leonard H. Rodgers | posted 8/30/2006 11:33AM

SPEAKING OUT
The World Council of Churches Buddies Up to Hezbollah
Nearly the entire international community blames Lebanon's terrorist militia. Why is the WCC silent?
Petra Heldt in Jerusalem | posted 8/29/2006 11:34AM

Weblog: Georgetown Ousts Evangelical Groups
Plus: Is remarriage after divorce adultery? A false Sign of the Cross controversy, Uganda and Lord's Resistance Army agree to truce, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 8/28/2006 11:35AM

Weblog: Faith-Based Lack of Initiative
Plus: More hard data on what evangelicals really believe, William Martin on T. D. Jakes, criminal religious TV, Jackie Mason doesn't find Jews for Jesus funny, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 8/25/2006 11:29AM

Weblog: Outrage on Plan B, So Why Not the Pill?
Plus: Pro-lifers not impressed by embryo research development, Malaysia's top court won't rule soon on Lina Joy case, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 8/24/2006 11:31AM

Weblog: Malaysia Bans Religious Speech
Plus: One killed in India church attack, stolen Jesus painting won't stop debate, news values on gender vs. race, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 8/24/2006 11:30AM

BOOK OF THE WEEK
The Ties That Bind
Anne Tyler's new novel centers on two very different families brought together when they both adopt Korean girls.
Reviewed by Betty Smartt Carter | posted 8/22/2006 11:32AM

Weblog: A Late Summer Gospel Extravaganza
Plus: Execution of Indonesian Christians delayed, spiritual travel, more Bono, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 8/15/2006 11:28AM

Weblog: Another Conflict in the Middle East, Another Christian Exodus
Plus: Dobson comments on Mel's outburst and The Passion.
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 8/15/2006 11:28AM

BOOK OF THE WEEK
Live Like You Are Dying
Finding wisdom in wilderness.
Reviewed by Cindy Crosby | posted 8/15/2006 11:27AM

At 28, Pastor Has Five Degrees and a 4,300-Member Flock
Church at Brook Hills leader David Platt may be youngest megachurch pastor ever.
Greg Garrison, Religion News Service | posted 8/15/2006 11:26AM

Weblog: Equal Opportunity Execution
Plus: Christians in Lebanon, Bill Hybels, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen and Rob Moll | posted 8/15/2006 11:25AM

Ministries Eager but Skeptical on Cuban Change
Evangelistic and church groups not partying like it's 1989, when communism fell in Eastern Europe.
Jason Bailey | posted 8/10/2006 11:24AM

Evangelical Leaders, Bush at Odds Over North Korea
Franklin Graham opposes sanctions, Land and Cizik encourage broader focus from White House.
David E. Anderson, Religion News Service | posted 8/08/2006 11:25AM

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Is Cosmetic Surgery Immoral?
Even more importantly: Why do you want to know?

Mollie Ziegler Hemingway | posted 3/16/2010 09:06AM

When Caesar Renders
Baptists dissent over accepting government funds.

Susan Wunderink | posted 3/16/2010 09:07AM

Practically Theological
How churches are teaching doctrine—and finding eager participants.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 3/15/2010 09:33AM

Getting the Story
Why journalism is not just a profession for us.

Mark Galli | posted 3/15/2010 09:34AM

Go Figure
Recent statistics on how pastors view Islam, pastors' work hours, poverty, and other topics.

Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 3/15/2010 09:35AM

The Mind Under Grace
Why a heady dose of doctrine is crucial to spiritual formation.

Darren C. Marks | posted 3/12/2010 10:30AM

The Lost Art Of Catechesis
It's a tried and true way of teaching, among other things, Christian doctrine.

J. I. Packer and Gary A. Parrett | posted 3/12/2010 10:31AM

Glenn Beck: 'Leave Your Church'
Advocacy groups respond to the conservative commentator's call to leave churches that promote social justice. Plus, reactions to health care in the House and gay rights in Virginia.

Tobin Grant | posted 3/12/2010 10:33AM

Q & A: Kenneth Starr, Baylor's Next President
The former solicitor general of the United States explains his vision for the Christian university.

Interview by Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 3/11/2010 10:34AM

Beyond Believers
Religion is now the hottest topic for American historians.

Bobby Ross Jr. | posted 3/11/2010 10:35AM

Islamic Gunmen Kill Christian Aid Workers in Pakistan
World Vision worker says militants dragged his colleagues into room and executed them.

Compass Direct News | posted 3/11/2010 10:36AM

Jesus Ball in Slovakia
GoodSports reaches a culture suspicious of Christians by teaching kids how to hit an inside pitch.

Patti McCracken | posted 3/10/2010 09:46AM

Obama's Spiritual Cabinet
The President looks to seven men and women to shape policy, tend his soul.

Daniel Burke, Religion News Service | posted 3/10/2010 10:05AM

Quotation Marks
Recent remarks on spanking children, daring Rick Warren to wrestle, and other topics.

Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 3/10/2010 10:20AM

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