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Christianity Today Magazine

September (Web-only) 2006

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King's Men Coulda Been a Contender

Christian critics examine All the King's Men, Jet Li's Fearless, Flyboys, Half Nelson, and Jackass: Number Two, and offer more perspective on Everyone's Hero and The Last Kiss.

Is Jesus Camp Objective? Or Unfair?

Christians debate the documentary Jesus Camp; even Ted Haggard joins the fray. The Black Dahlia takes us to the dark side, while Gridiron Gang and Everyone's Hero make sports fans and families cheer. Plus: The Last Kiss, and more reviews of Lassie and Hollywoodland.

Hollywoodland: Awards for Affleck?

Hollywoodland explores a sleazy mystery. The Protector is all stunts, no story. Plus, The Covenant, more criticism for The Wicker Man, and more enthusiasm for Little Miss Sunshine.

Lassie's Back, Better Than Ever

Christian film critics are pleasantly surprised by Lassie, but aren't so happy to see The Wicker Man again. Plus, Crank, Trust the Man, Crossover, and This Film Is Not Yet Rated.

Pope's Bodyguards Turn 500 Subscriber access only

The story behind the Swiss Guards.

Facing the Giants

The Guardian

Open Season

The Last King of Scotland

Letter to a Tenured Professor Subscriber access only

Andy Crouch writes back to Edward O. Wilson.

Facing the Critics

Alex Kendrick, writer/director of a new Christian film, Facing the Giants, was in the news over an MPAA ratings flap regarding his project. Now he's answering his critics—and talking up his movie.

Flyboys

All the King's Men

The Science of Sleep

Lessons from a Punker Ph.D.

Don't call my correspondence with Bad Religion's Greg Graffin a debate.

Super-Mega Weblog: Thousands of Articles, One Story Subscriber access only

Actually, there are dozens of interesting religion stories beyond the Pope Benedict and Islam conflict, including a worship ban in libraries, All Saints's ongoing fight with the IRS, Kerry's remarkable religion speech, and a fall TV preview.

Fox Targets Christians

Media giant aims to reach evangelical market with introduction of FoxFaith brand, feature up to 12 films per year.

Seeking Biblical Principles to Inform Immigration Policy

Scripture provides more than easy slogans and soft platitudes about welcoming foreigners.

Christians as a 'Niche' Market?

The Biola Media Conference included lively debates about Hollywood's efforts to reach a Christian audience. The opportunities are exciting, but are the results much good?

A Cartoonish Response to Benedict's Speech Subscriber access only

Plus: Booted broadcasters boo TBN, chaplain prayer battles, the new State Department religious freedom report, and other stories from online sources around the world.

A Win for Wicca Subscriber access only

Plus: The benefits of blue laws, the latest Presbyterian and Episcopal battles, reaction to the Pope's anti-jihad comments, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Delighted by Doctrine Subscriber access only

Historian Jaroslav Pelikan (1923-2006) thought theology was too important to be left to the theologians.

Court Says Tithing Not an Option for the Bankrupt Subscriber access only

1998 law let bankrupt give, but judge says 2005 bankruptcy reform law "closes the door."

The Black Dahlia

Everyone's Hero

The Last Kiss

Joel Osteen vs. Rick Warren on Prosperity Gospel

Plus: Hindus attack Catholic school over "séance," court approves Jesus prayers in government meetings, the latest on Iraq Christians, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Jesus, M.D. Subscriber access only

Two authors assail our approach to health care and offer a church-based vision for understanding medicine.

On Fire at Jesus Camp

A new documentary depicts charismatic kids who are articulate and take faith seriously. But have they been "indoctrinated"? Is it a fair representation of evangelicals? Or too political? We asked the directors.

God Really Is Winning Subscriber access only

America has fewer non-religious, new survey asserts.

He Gives, and Takes Away

You're probably familiar with the Casting Crowns hit single "Praise You in This Storm." In this excerpt from his new book Lifestories, frontman Mark Hall tells the story behind the song.

Hollywoodland

Leading Expatriate Pastor David Petrescue Killed Subscriber access only

Cairo's Maadi Community Church loses top leader after tragic fall.

'I Have Embraced Islam and Say the Word Allah' Subscriber access only

Forced conversion to Islam trickles into the news. Plus: W.V. school dispute keeps going, WSJ highlights Purpose Driven criticism, reading this Weblog may make you fat, and other stories from online sources around the world.

It Wasn't Really About Whiskey Subscriber access only

A compelling and entertaining but also deeply flawed account of an episode in early American history.

How to Fix CCM

Mute Math sued its record company for marketing them as a "Christian band." Producer/author Mark Joseph says that's just one symptom of a broken industry... and he's got some ideas how to fix it.

The Square Pegs of Christian Music

Indie artists Andrew Peterson, Jill Phillips, and Andrew Osenga weren't necessarily a good fit for typical record labels, so they joined some fellow indies and formed their own group: The Square Peg Alliance.

W.V. School District Won't Fight ACLU Over Jesus Painting After Theft Subscriber access only

Plus: Southwestern Seminary rebukes chapel speaker over tongues admission, Georgetown's evangelicals protest ministry ousting, the furor over Katherine Harris's comments keeps going, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Scrubbing CleanFlicks

It's about the rule of law, not the morals of film.

Gravity | Love

The Wicker Man

Lassie

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Forgiving Iran

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