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December 2012

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Incredible Journeys: What to Make of Visits to Heaven

Does it matter that people who have had near-heaven experiences are confused theologically, so long as good news is preached?

Genocide in Shades of Pink

What if every female in America suddenly disappeared? It would feel a lot like Asia, where sex-selective abortion has taken 163 million girls. How the gospel is slowly turning the tide on the quiet holocaust.

Why 'Mere Christianity' Should Have Bombed

Knowing why it didn't can help us strengthen our witness today.

Three Is the Loveliest Number

Why 'that Trinity stuff' is not a philosophical headache but a captivating picture of the Good and Beautiful.

The Relentless Passion of Francis Chan

The best-selling author and church planter is not easily satisfied with the church or himself.

Created to Make Homes

Because of the Incarnation, we can invest in a place with tender love.

Briefing

Spotlight

The End of Nominal Protestantism

What does the rise of the religiously unaffiliated mean for the future of mainline denominations?
Gleanings

Gleanings

Important developments in the church and the world.
Headlines

Go Figure Subscriber access only

Quotation Marks Subscriber access only

State-Sponsored Pilgrimages Under Review in Nigeria

A third of the country's 90,000 religious pilgrims this year were Christians.

After D'Souza's Departure, The King's College Seeks Doctrine Over Politics

And TKC isn't the only Christian school moving away from political conservatism.

Exodus International Fragments Over Focus

Ex-gay coalition shifts from reparative therapy to discipleship after losing prominent partners.

Should Churches Discourage Belief in Santa Claus?

Experts weigh in.

African Pastors Lead Crusade for Circumcision

Religious leaders join effort to circumcise 20 million adult men in fight against HIV.

Viewpoints

Letters to the Editor

Readers respond to the October issue.

Subverting the Taliban

Some things Christians can do to stop terrorists in Pakistan from shooting girls.

Do American Christians Need the Message of Grace or a Call to Holiness?

Observers weigh in.

Breast-feeding in the Back Pew

Why are we so uncomfortable when nursing mothers imitate God in church?

Misreading the Magnificat

It's hard to find hymns that embody Scripture's sharp critique of the rich.

CT Review

Books

Home Away from Home

Lamin Sanneh has journeyed from Africa to the West, and from Islam to Christianity.

My Top 5 Books on Israel & Palestine

Rest Works

For Matthew Sleeth, Sabbath-keeping furthers both our happiness and holiness.

Why Everyone Needs Theology

All Christians—not just academics—must care deeply about theology.

Wilson's Bookmarks Subscriber access only

Brief reviews of 'The Circle of Seasons,' 'The Best American Essays 2012,' and 'One for the Books'

Was the Real St. Nick Better than Santa Claus?

Author Adam C. English says St. Nicholas was social activist, businessman, lawyer—and man of God.

Brigham Young Subscriber access only

Pioneer Prophet

The Terrible Speed of Mercy Subscriber access only

A Spiritual Biography of Flannery O'Connor

The White Umbrella Subscriber access only

Walking with Survivors of Sex Trafficking
Movies

This American Christian Life

Series shows why we need to know our U.S. church history.

A Veggie Good Time Subscriber access only

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Team of Champions

Introducing the new leadership of Christianity Today magazine

Why Jonathan Bock Wants More Christians in the Arts

The Los Angeles native and PR exec is on the hunt for patrons.

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The Stand-in Church

The Stand-in Church

Sometimes we speak the gospel from the bottom up.

The New Televangelists

The New Televangelists

I had to look past celebrity ministry to learn how to really pastor.

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