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January (Web-only) 2010

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The State of the Union is Frustrating

The President's first State of the Union address disappointed some conservative advocacy groups who hoped he would strike a bipartisan tone.

Edge of Darkness

Mel Gibson makes his acting comeback as—what else?—an angry cop looking for the man who killed his daughter.

The Flannery O'Connor School

With his first feature film, That Evening Sun, writer-director Scott Teems wants to depict truth—even when it's ugly—and thinks all Christian filmmakers should aim for that.

Packer, Unpacked

Timothy George attempts to interpret the great 'theologizer.'

Was the Bush Faith-Based Initiative a Failure?

'In Jos We Are Coming Face to Face in Confrontation with Satan'

The Anglican Archbishop of Jos speaks out on last week's deadly attacks and the media coverage that followed.

'Mongrel Gospel'

Patty Griffin talks to CT about her new CD, an eclectic mix of country/bluegrass classics, African-American spirituals, ancient Catholic hymns, and a few originals.

Introducing Chris McClarney

The Infinite Order

Birds & Cages

Undisguised

Downtown Church

Theodicy in Light of Eternity

Theologians see hope for the future based on the past.

Legion

The archangel Michael is the only thing standing between God's wrath and mankind's extermination in this nonsensical abomination of a film.

He's No Ted Kennedy

Pro-life groups celebrate Scott Brown's victory in Massachusetts and rally against a Planned Parenthood center in Houston.

Extraordinary Measures

A father goes to great lengths to save the lives of his two children suffering from a life-threatening disease; if only the movie were as extraordinary as the true story that inspired it.

To Save a Life

Though it's the best-produced church-made film yet, this teen flick tries to tackle too many topics at once, muddling the story—and the transformative power of the gospel.

Creation

This biopic of Charles Darwin gives a nice portrait of his personal life, but doesn’t adequately explore the origin of his ideas—and pits science and religion against one another.

Point of Crisis, Point of Grace

Why it's crucial to recognize how little we're being transformed.

The Truth About the Religious Violence in Jos, Nigeria

It's not easy to state who started it or how many died. But the horror for those affected is clear.

More Human Smoke Rises in Jos

This week's deadly riots struck home for the academic dean of ECWA Theological Seminary.

Helping Haiti Heal

Food for the Hungry explains the challenges it faces before it can begin to help Haiti recover from the earthquake.

Under the Rubber Mask

He has donned prosthetics for Hellboy and Pan's Labyrinth, and will again as Frankenstein. With a cameo in Legion, Doug Jones talks about his work—and his faith.

Catholics Come Home?

One of America's many "former Catholics," now an evangelical pastor, considers the latest New Evangelization initiative.

One Week After Haiti's Earthquake, New Challenges in Helping

World Vision's Laura Blank on what makes this relief effort different—and on being surprised by hymns.

Wake Up Love

End Times

Sweet Chariot

Climb

Living Room

Archaeology: What an Ancient Hebrew Note Might Mean

Scholar says five lines of ancient script on a broken piece of pottery confirm Kingdom of Israel's existence in 10th century B.C. Others are cautious.

The Last Station

The last days of literary legend Leo Tolstoy's life provide backdrop for a moving examination of the messiness of love.

The Book of Eli

Its brutal content is not for all tastes, but this thoughtful action movie finds Denzel Washington protecting the last copy of a very important book: the Bible.

Haitian Shockwaves

In a week full of political fights over same-sex marriage, groups pause to raise funds for Haiti relief efforts.

Keeping the Faith

Denzel Washington is more than just an Oscar-winning superstar. He's a Christian who's serious about his roles ... even when they get a bit bloody, like in the Book of Eli.

Why Organic Church Is Not Exactly a Movement

If the driving force of any movement or phenomenon is not Jesus Christ, we are building castles in the air. A response to "Long Live the Organic Church."

Long Live the Organic Church: A Response

We can live faithfully in the moment while attempting to transform society.

Fire in My Bones

Love and the Lack Thereof

Frio Suite

July Flame

Sprinkle Playing Fair

Band's new album to follow in footsteps of solo and production career. Plus: Mambazo returns to America; Katy Perry getting married; and more.

Finding Meaning in the Pentateuch

Powerful endorsements bolster John Sailhamer's new tome on the Bible's first five books.

What Is Today's Greatest Moral Issue?

It may not top the list for evangelical leaders, but sports made the front page for political groups this week.

Youth in Revolt

Michael Cera shows both his naive and nasty sides in this adaptation of the cult classic novel.

Leap Year

The Irish countryside is gorgeous, but the rest of this road-tripping rom-com is formulaic and flat.

Christian Retailers Seek Federal Probe of Competitors

CBA asks Justice Department to investigate pricing by larger companies.

Q & A: Brit Hume

The former news anchor for Fox News explains why he told Tiger Woods to turn to the Christian faith.

Long Live Organic Church!

But what do we do if the world isn't transformed?

The Law Of Gravity

U2 Tops 2009 Tour

Irish rockers could top 2010 too, as new shows are already selling out. Plus: Brickman on PBS; Carman gets personal; Family Force 5's 2010 preview; and more.

Don't Miss

Rob Bell's 'Ginormous' Mirror

Rob Bell's 'Ginormous' Mirror

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