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April (Web-only) 2010

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Immigrants, Gays, & Bankers

Political groups focus on immigration, gay rights, Wall Street reform, and the place of Christianity in the public square.

Tea Party Insurgence Ripples Through Missouri Synod Election

Confessionalists say the standing president has taken a nondenominational, evangelical megachurch approach.

It's the End of the World, and We Love It

We're flocking to movies about the last days, even in the midst of a penny-pinching recession. Why?

The Whisper of Grace

The whirlwind of the self is not easily tamed, even by religion.

Magic for Everybody

Make Believe

In Feast or Fallow

An 'Idol' with Soul

Jason Castro only finished third on 'American Idol,' but this fan favorite is a solid songwriter whose debut album is out now.

More Prayer than Protests

Conservative groups were less interested in recent tea party protests than a National Day of Prayer ruling.

Radio, Retail React to Knapp

Response has been mixed in the wake of singer's revelation that she's gay.

A Shine of Rainbows

A young orphan boy finds love and acceptance with one adoptive parent but wanton neglect from another in this sweetly intentioned but boring family drama set in Ireland.

Hubble 3D

This IMAX documentary about the 2009 maintenance of the Hubble telescope focuses inspires awe with the scenes depicting our universe in glorious detail.

Wrightians and the Neo-Reformed: 'All One in Christ Jesus'

Together for the Gospel and the Wheaton's Theology Conference on N.T. Wright.

Pulling the 'Jesus Boat' from the Mud

Behind the sometimes heart-stopping recovery story.

Oceans

Disneynature's latest big-screen documentary takes you up close and personal with astounding creatures you've never seen before, as well as some old friends worth revisiting.

Why Exodus Was Especially Upset by Advice Show's Rejection

Dawson McAllister Association dropped ex-gay group as partner under pressure from Clear Channel.

Supreme Court on Major Discrimination Case: 'Huh?'

Before the justices can render an opinion in the Christian Legal Society dispute, they'll have to figure out what the facts are.

Everything You Ever Wanted

Reinvention

True Love Cast Out All Evil

Owls, Fireflies, and Jesus

Adam Young, the creative mastermind behind the overnight sensation Owl City, is a shy insomniac who takes his faith as seriously as his music.

Piper, Warren, and the Perils of Movement Building

Why the debate over separatism still matters.

Are All Gay Judges Activists?

Conservatives remain pessimistic about Justice Stevens' retirement and other battles for the judiciary.

Jennifer Knapp the Person and Jennifer Knapp the Debate

Reaction to the singer's coming out from Denny Burk, Matthew Lee Anderson, Joe Carter, and Francis Beckwith

The Joneses

The first film from writer/director Derrick Borte builds on an innovative scenario to pinpoint problems with our materialistic culture in a serious, yet entertaining way.

The Perfect Game

A remarkable real-life underdog story gets a tribute that is well deserved but could have been more compelling than this.

The End of Christianity as We Know It

Now we can move on from merely giving people pleasant worship experiences.

Assemblies of God Leader Bows Out of Civility Statement

Signatories included people who support gay marriage and abortion rights.

Open-Eyed/Broken Wide

Jason Castro

Leave Your Sleep

Jennifer Knapp Comes Out

Veteran artist returns after seven-year hiatus with a feisty new album, Letting Go, while also revealing that she's gay.

The Post-Protestant Supreme Court

Christians consider a high court without Protestant representation.

Many Possible Roads to Peace

Activists discuss the best ways to achieve peace and freedom, including a radical call to deport all Muslims.

Abandon Studying the Historical Jesus? No, We Need Context

A response to 'The Jesus We'll Never Know.'

Date Night

The combination of Tina Fey and Steve Carell makes this otherwise routine comedy quite funny, while also saying something about keeping marriage strong.

Letters to God

This faith-based flick about a young boy dying of cancer has its heart in the right place, but it's a bit too movie-of-the-week in sentimentality. PLUS: Exclusive clip

Election Jitters

Sudanese Christians hope nation will hold together until 2011 referendum.

The Adventists

Documentary, now available on DVD, asks why denomination's members live longer.

Rise & Shine

Vagabonds

What We Want, What We Get

All In One

Women and Country

The Secret of Kells

Irish monks, a woodland sprite, a young boy and Ireland's most famous illuminated manuscript grace this charming Irish indie, a Best Animated Feature nominee in an unusually competitive year.

Clash of the Titans

Whether you consider the 1981 original a campy or classy (or both) interpretation of Greek mythology, this noticeably different remake is far too loud, angry, stupid, and humanistic by comparison.

The GOP War Chest Malfunction

Groups react to the nightclub spending spree. Plus: some attack pro-life Democrats even as Christian leaders sign "Covenant for Civility."

Asking the Right Question

Why neither worm theology nor worth theology will do.

My Top 5 Movie Sunrise Scenes

As we near the celebration of Christ's resurrection, we remember five great cinematic sunrise scenes, a classic symbol of Easter.

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Rob Bell's 'Ginormous' Mirror

To read his book is to read about our fascination with ourselves.