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February (Web-only) 2006

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Second Chance, First Movie for Smith, Taylor

Two famous Christian musicians have collaborated on The Second Chance. What do Christian film critics think? Plus, reviews of Freedomland, Eight Below, and Date Movie, with more reviews of Curious George, Firewall, and The Pink Panther.

Bankers, Monkeys, & Panthers ...Oh Why?

Firewall collapses on the audience, Curious George intrigues young kids, The Pink Panther falls short of its inspiration, Final Destination 3 isn't final enough, and The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada wins a rave.

When a Stranger Tops the Box Office

When a Stranger Calls not so scary, A Good Woman not so good, Something New not so new. Plus, more reviews of The New World and Nanny McPhee.

Emma Thompson and Martin Lawrence ...Super Nannies?

Christian film critics dismiss Nanny McPhee, tear down Big Momma's House 2, punch out Annapolis, and offer more reviews of The New World and End of the Spear.

Divine Comedy at the Cineplex

We all love movies that make us laugh, even in the worst of times—and from Annie Hall to Blazing Saddles to The Big Lebowski, there's good theology behind that.

Epochal Event: What God Did in Korea Subscriber access only

Billy Graham's 1973 Seoul Crusade drew the largest Christian gathering at the time.

Three More Nigerian Cities Burn in Muslim-Christian Violence Subscriber access only

Plus: Silver Ring Thing loses federal funding, IRS issues report on tax-exempt politicking, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Revival Fire Subscriber access only

Christian colleges are among the few places left where traditional revival occurs, and Asbury is the most recent example.

Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion

100+ Dead After Anti-Muslim Riots Subscriber access only

Plus: South Dakota's expansive anti-abortion bill, mandatory abortions proposed in Netherlands, WCC head attacks megachurches, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Heavy Medal Subscriber access only

At the Olympics, if you don't medal, you certainly must be a loser.

Tea Sympathy Subscriber access only

A small sect's Supreme Court victory thrills religious liberty groups, who see a bright future in the Roberts court.

Nigeria's Christians Retaliate Subscriber access only

Plus: Partial-birth abortion and religious freedom at Supreme Court, Episcopal Church considers a second gay bishop, Thomas Nelson goes private, and other stories from online sources around the world.

The Pursuit of Enhancement Subscriber access only

The latest from Brave New Britain.

Muslim Riots Move from Anti-Europe to Anti-Christian Subscriber access only

Plus: The post-Katrina church, the ultimate church gym, N.C. GOP wants church directories, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Clueless No More

Amateur filmmakers Heather Whinna and Vickie Hunter were fairly clueless about Christian rock music, but that didn't keep them from making a stirring documentary about the scene.

Night Watch

The Second Chance

Sophie Scholl: The Final Days

Eight Below

Freedomland

Britain's Chief Rabbi Warns of Broken 'Jewish-Christian Relations' Subscriber access only

Plus: The good news from Alabama's church arsons, happy Christians, Dobson gets defensive, and other stories from online sources around the world.

For Sentimental Reasons Subscriber access only

How the emotional stories of Christian preachers and writers shaped a movement.

Poaching Eggs Subscriber access only

The latest sad story from the Korean soap opera—and a lack of Talent in Missouri.

The Church of Katrina Subscriber access only

Plus: A reprieve for Burleson, a church's controversial deer hunt, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Ohio Strikes a Blow Against 'Investigation and Analysis' Subscriber access only

Plus: Wal-Mart's Plan B for Plan B, a dispute over faith-based funding numbers, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Opening Ceremony Blues Subscriber access only

The Olympics is symbolic, but not of world peace.

One Way, Many Views Subscriber access only

What we believe about the Bible says a lot about how we interact with other faiths.

Why Evangelical Leaders Aren't Joining Muslim Protests Subscriber access only

Plus: "Evolution Sunday," crumbling black churches, India's anti-missionary rally, Indiana's "life begins at conception" bill, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Passionately Ambivalent Subscriber access only

Christians in the art world.

A St. Valentine Martyr Complex Subscriber access only

Plus: Arrest in Ala. church arson (but not those arsons), Muslim protesters attack Christian school in Pakistan, and other stories from online sources around the world.

A Black & White Movie

What happens when a rich, white megachurch meets a poor, African-American, inner-city congregation? The Second Chance, opening in theaters this week, takes a look.

Readers Pick Narnia

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is far and away the No. 1 choice in our second annual Readers' Choice Awards.

Going Live with Liv

Livingston Taylor doesn't mind living in the shadow of big brother James; he embraces it. Here, the folk singer talks about James, Carly Simon, songwriting, and things of faith.

Budget Battle Subscriber access only

Christian leaders debate government's responsibility for the poor.

Evangelical Groups Praise New Air Force Rules Subscriber access only

Plus: Turkey's anti-Catholic violence, John Piper on the riots, Jesus existence case tossed, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Blessing the Church with its History Subscriber access only

Douglas Sweeney argues for an evangelical movement that welcomes diversity and repents of its blind spots.

The Pink Panther

Curious George

Firewall

What Makes the Gospel Good News? Subscriber access only

Personal salvation is nice, but delighting in God is better.

Evangelical Statement Gets Globally Warm Reception Subscriber access only

Plus: Air Force issues new guidelines as NAE wants in on lawsuit, Church of England debates divestment, Wisconsin may ban Intelligent Design, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Mark Noll Leaving Wheaton for Notre Dame

Prominent evangelical historian and public intellectual to replace retiring George Marsden.

Air Force Issues Revised Guidelines on Religion Subscriber access only

Interpretation varies on what one-page "interim" document means.

The Wrong End of the Spear

Is Christian passion for purity blinding us to our missionary impulse?

'I Feel Betrayed'

A son-in-law of one of the murdered missionaries says the casting was a mistake.

The New Climate Coalition

Evangelical leaders bolster the fight against global warming.

The 2005 Critics' Choice Awards

Our second annual Critics' Choice Awards pick the Top 10 Films of 2005—a list that somewhat resembles others in the mainstream, with a few surprises thrown in.

Brainwashed in the Blood?

As a Pentecostal, I'm not too thrilled with the way kids from my denomination are depicted in Jesus Camp. Matter of fact, this new documentary ticks me off—for a number of reasons.

Vatican Says Cartoons and Deadly Riots 'Equally Deplorable' Subscriber access only

Plus: Eminent domain decision barred, church parking woes, Australia's RU486 fight, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Palestine's Troubling Democracy Subscriber access only

Local Christians fret over Hamas's victory.

Bono Waxes 'Prophetic'

Rock-star/activist inspired by Leviticus and Isaiah.

Spiritual Formation for Dummies Subscriber access only

Many people want more than knowledge about God—they want transformation, says Adele Ahlberg Calhoun. But they don't know where to start.

Christians Fear Amid Worldwide Muslim Demonstrations Subscriber access only

Plus: Six Christians killed in Philippines, Alabama churches torched, New Orleans pastors speak, and other stories from online sources around the world.

A Good Woman

Alito's First Decision Is a Life-or-Death Matter Subscriber access only

Plus: Attacking Scottish clergy, NAE's non-statement on global warming, and other stories from online sources around the world.

The State of the Human Subscriber access only

President Bush sets out a vital agenda for ethics.

Bono Lauds, Prods Prayer Breakfast Subscriber access only

U2 activist reaffirms call to fight AIDS, poverty before audience including President Bush.

A Tale of Two Kitties

Lovers of Aslan should heed the warnings from the creator of Hobbes.

Two Courts Strike Partial Birth Abortion Ban Subscriber access only

Plus: Blair blamed for U.K. hate law defeat, Billy Graham may preach in New Orleans, Naomi Wolf sees Jesus, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Church's Ties to Ministry Mean Broken Ties to Denomination Subscriber access only

Baptist pastor says church disapproves of homosexual behavior, but Texas convention says connections to "affirming" ministry is unbiblical.

Coretta Scott King, a Woman of Faith and Devotion, Dies at 78 Subscriber access only

One of the country's most famous pastor's wives was a civil rights leader in her own right.

Readers Affirm Decision to Hire Gay Actor

Most Christianity Today Movies readers say End of the Spear's

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