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April (Web-only) 2009
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine
The summer movie season kicks off with a merely serviceable prequel to the X-Men franchise, recounting the tragic back-story of everyone's favorite claw-wielding mutant.
April 30, 2009
Q & A: Francis Collins
The former director of the Human Genome Project hopes to show compatibility between Christianity and science.
April 30, 2009
Hispanic Groups Divided over 2010 Census
One group is urging a boycott while another group says Latinos should take part in the census.
April 30, 2009
What's in a Label?: Brash Music
The home of Aaron Shust and Chris Sligh lives up to its name with a bold way of doing business—and a few brash words for the "greed and backstabbing" in Christian music.
April 28, 2009
Dam Yangtze!
Two films chronicle China's endeavor to flood entire cultures via the "progress" of building the world's largest dam.
April 28, 2009
A Bearded Lady
What names did a pastor use on a singles' site? Why did Saddleback recently apologize? How much do you know about this week's news?
April 24, 2009
Obama Uses Sermon on the Mount to Elevate Speeches
The president has used the mountainside sermon several times in recent years to explain policy.
April 24, 2009
Is Anybody There?
A sentimental comedy asks some hard questions about the afterlife in this story of an unlikely friendship between an old man and a young boy.
April 24, 2009
The Soloist
What could have been pure schmaltz and formula is instead a masterful film about friendship, grace, and humility.
April 24, 2009
Some Preachers, Long Gone, Keep Preaching from Beyond the Grave
Pastors' messages continue through TV, radio, and the Internet, even as some listeners probably don't even know they're gone.
April 23, 2009
How to Shrink a Church
It's not that easy, but hopefully it's the new evangelical trend.
April 23, 2009
Earth
Glorious nature cinematography tracks three animal families over the course of a year—and the whole film points to the beauty and wonder of Creation.
April 22, 2009
The Politics of the Pump
How breast-feeding became the new front in the Mommy Wars — and why I'm going to breast-feed my first child.
April 22, 2009
Stars, Family Remember 'Pop' Winans
More than 100 family members pay last respects to the late gospel patriarch. PLUS: Stryper reunites for album, tour; Sara Groves on Capitol Hill; and more.
April 21, 2009
Dog Days of Summer
An unforgettable summer brings a young boy a memorable glimpse of hypocrisy and sin that will change him forever ... but the movie's not all that great.
April 21, 2009
Goodbye Charity
Churches and charitable institutions provide services that some politicians feel belong to the federal government.
April 20, 2009
Q & A: Newt Gingrich
The former Speaker of the House speaks to CT about the future of the Republican Party and his conversion to Catholicism.
April 17, 2009
But God Wants Me Wrinkle-Free!
What is a New York City pastor accused of stealing church funds for? How much did the Obamas give to faith-based groups? How much do you think you know about this week's news?
April 17, 2009
Cal Thomas, 25 Years of Columns Later
After 2,600 columns and 11 books, the syndicated columnist shares his 'wit and wisdom.'
April 17, 2009
American Violet
The war on drugs gets personal in this harrowing true story of a young mother forced to choose between her family and her principles.
April 17, 2009
17 Again
Zac Efron turns in a decent performance as a man who time travels back to his teens with a second shot at life, only to realize that his first shot was just fine after all.
April 17, 2009
State of Play
Pulse-pounding intrigue abounds in this thriller about a team of reporters who set out to solve the murder of a congressman's mistress and uncover a political conspiracy.
April 17, 2009
Injustice Exposed
Arrested for crimes she didn't commit, Regina Kelly fought for her rights—and won. Here's her story, also told in a drama releasing to theaters this week.
April 15, 2009
Iowa Churches: We Need to Be Clear on Same-Sex Marriage
But pastors disagree whether last week's court decision should mean more activism on the issue.
April 14, 2009
CDs on The List
Short reviews of new albums by Sarah Brendel, Heather Headley, and Judd & Maggie.
April 14, 2009
'We're Not Actually Advancing Religious Freedom'
Thomas Farr says it's time for policies that actually improve liberty around the world.
April 13, 2009
Hannah Montana The Movie
The smash Disney sitcom about an American teen and her pop star alter ego gets the big screen treatment, with tween-pleasing results.
April 10, 2009
Easter, Unedited
N. T. Wright says the Gospels' Resurrection accounts are odd because they are fresh.
April 9, 2009
'I'm Gonna Make Mistakes'
Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus, a Christian, embraces the idea of being a role model while also admitting she's flawed.
April 8, 2009
Q & A: Rick Warren
The megachurch pastor who faced backlash for praying at the President's inauguration talks to CT about politics, a new magazine, and the economy.
April 8, 2009
Beyond the Creek
Sara Watkins goes solo while her old band, Nickel Creek, goes on hiatus.
April 7, 2009
Faith Like Potatoes
When a farmer gives his life to Christ, he finds not only transformation but a new direction, becoming the "South African Billy Graham."
April 7, 2009
The Empty Tomb and the Emptied Urn
What the wounds of Jesus can — and can't — tell us about our resurrection bodies.
April 7, 2009
When Hope Feels Like a Fool's Errand
What the Cross and Resurrection teach us about forgiveness.
April 6, 2009
Iowa Court Approves Gay Marriage, Vermont Passes Same-Sex Bill
Iowa becomes the first state in the Midwest and the fourth state in the country to allow same-sex marriages.
April 3, 2009
Trying to Reform the United Nations from the Inside
Human rights advocates disagree on whether the U.S. will help by joining a controversial council.
April 3, 2009
Many Americans Still Think Obama Is a Muslim
Do you know how many think so? Test your knowledge of the week's religion news.
April 3, 2009
The Escapist
This festival hit from the UK attempts to reinvigorate a tired genre, but its aimless experiments end up being tiring, instead.
April 3, 2009
Fast & Furious
Vin Diesel and Paul Walker reprise their roles as thief and cop, but while this latest installment in the franchise is certainly fast and furious, it's also vulgar, noisy, and dumb.
April 3, 2009
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