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June (Web-only) 2008

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Virginia Judge Sides with Breakaway Episcopal Churches

Decision confirms April ruling in favor of Falls Church et al., saying the 1867 law that would allow them to retain property is constitutional.

Reading the Bible with Obama

The presidential candidate crosses swords with Dr. Dobson over hermeneutics.

Viva la Vida

Brit pop/rock

Monster's Life Verse

What's different about evangelicals? How does Mugabe explain himself? And other questions from this week's Christian news.

Wanted

Back to Sunday School

The author of Spiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered says the church must reclaim its disciple-making infrastructure.

WALL•E

The Little Robot That Could

Pixar's Andrew Stanton first thought of WALL•E in 1994, and now it's hitting theaters. We caught up with Stanton to discuss his faith, creativity, and that lonely little 'bot.

Pew Report Shows Americans Are Religious in Unpredictable Ways

Survey turns up atheists who believe in God, Orthodox who pray in tongues, and evangelicals who think many religions lead to eternal life.

A Quarter Century of Cornerstone

Christian culture's premier "alternative festival" celebrates its 25 years of music, seminars, arts, and community—not to mention "muddy and dusty" camping.

The Presbyterians Giveth, the Presbyterians Taketh Away

Revised document shifts focus from PC(USA) anti-Semitism.

Reclaiming Orthodoxy

1000 conservative evangelicals gather in Jerusalem to reclaim Anglicanism. An interview with Sydney Archbishop Peter Jensen.

Eastern African Christianity

What country in the region has the most missionaries? Which leader doesn't say he's a Christian? And other questions about Eastern Africa.

Get Smart

The Love Guru

'Footprints' Forensics

Families battle over who owns the famous poem.

The Christian Pop Cultures of Rapture Ready

Writer Daniel Radosh explores the heavy-handed evangelists, the art snobs, the money changers, and others who make up the Christian entertainment industry.

Jewish Groups Angered by Presbyterian Statement on Anti-Jewish Bias

Revisions give a pro-Palestinian slant, they say.

Taking a Chance on Fu Yang

A photojournalist discovers God's surprises through one special-needs child.

HIV Is Incurable, So Don't Stop Caring

Recent research has changed the AIDS headlines, but that shouldn't matter to the church.

Surveying the Whole to See the Parts

Tom Schreiner's New Testament Theology searches for Scripture's unifying themes.

News of the Week Quiz

Are atheists smarter? How do white evangelicals vote? And other questions from this week's religion news.

The Happening

The Incredible Hulk

Rickshaw Gospel

A pastor supports his church in the Manila slums.

Southern Baptists Elect President, Dismiss Abuse Database

Johnny Hunt says he'll be challenging spirit of lethargy.

A Eucharistic Presence

How South African churches are acting like Jesus.

Apocalyptic Love Songs Subscriber access only

Southeast Engine harks back to the prophets.

Backwoods Barbie

Country

Name That College Virginity Club

Also: What Tony Blair wants to do with his life, the final straw for Obama, and Iraqi Christians react to death penalty.

Siege from Within: Day and Night in Johannesburg

South Africa is not an easy place to minister, despite the apparent normalcy.

Kung Fu Panda

Mongol

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

You Reviewed WHAT??

Our recent review of Sex and the City prompted some strong reactions from readers. Here's why we reviewed it—and many other "objectionable" films.

A Refugee's Quiet Dignity

A Zimbabwean pastor waits warily after South Africa's riots.

JESUS for Women

The JESUS film, one of the most effective evangelistic tools of all time, now comes in a version edited primarily for women—Magdalena: Released from Shame.

What's in a Label?: Gotee Records

Corporate independence? Digital-only releases? The record label started by tobyMac, Joey Elwood, and Todd Collins continues with the unconventional decisions that first started Gotee 15 years ago.

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