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February 2012

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The Most Redeeming Films of 2011

Quiet, contemplative movies top the list. So put the popcorn down and pay close attention.

Critics' Choice Movie Awards of 2011

A mix of Oscar favorites and little-known indie films makes up our annual list. PLUS: Macho Christians in the movies.

Masculinity in the Movies

On the big screen, Christian men are rougher and tougher than ever.

The Best Ways to Fight Poverty—Really

The government is by far the best institution to raise the poor's standard of living. The church does something more important for them.

A Purpose-Driven Cosmos: Why Jesus Doesn't Promise Us an 'Afterlife'

Jesus Christ embodies the meaning of life, the goal of history, and the pattern of the future.

Briefing

Spotlight

The Price of Religious Advocacy in D.C.

More religious groups are spending more money on political lobbying than ever before.
Headlines

Go Figure

Recent stats on atheism, celebrities, and denominations.

Quotation Marks

Recent remarks on brawling priests, advocacy in Egypt, and more.

Teaching Natural Theology as Climate Changes Drown a Way of Life

Pacific Islanders relearn God’s care as rising sea levels threaten the future.

Pink Stink: Komen Drops Planned Parenthood Support

Move comes after Bible spat, debate on breast-cancer activism.

Passages Subscriber access only

Sex Offender Misstep Illustrates Outreach Difficulties

A law prohibiting convicted sex offenders from living near a public-school bus stop created complications for one ministry.

Out of Africa Subscriber access only

Rwanda exodus shows challenge of global Christianity.

After Komen, the Next Big Planned Parenthood Fight

Pro-life groups target $487 million in taxpayer funding for the nation's largest abortion provider.

Viewpoints

Letters to the Editor

Readers respond to the December issue.

You Can't Worship Here: Evicting Churches from New York Schools

What will really happen this weekend when churches gather in school buildings for the last time?

How biblical is it to be pro-life and support the death penalty? Subscriber access only

Honoring Life

The Other Prodigal Son

The Prodigal's coming-home gala was for both sons.

Flaming Truth: Recalling Francis Schaeffer's Challenge

With laser-like precision, Schaeffer hit on the fundamental issue of our day.

CT Review

Books

John Stott: A Uniter and a Divider

A new biography portrays both the evangelist's triumphs and his frustrations.

My Top 5 Books By Charles Dickens Subscriber access only

Celebrating Dickens' 200th Birthday

Schoolhouse Divided Subscriber access only

Controversies over religion in public education are as old as public education itself.

Beauty Will Save The World

Rediscovering the allure and mystery of Christianity.

Wilson's Bookmarks

Brief reviews of 'Collected Ghost Stories,' 'Origins,' and 'The Dragon's Tooth.'

Community Chaste Subscriber access only

It takes a church to lead people to sexual integrity.

In Every Issue

How to Help Subscriber access only

Character and cost-effectiveness.

Liberty Balance

Johnnie Moore mentors students at Jerry Falwell's university.

Don't Miss

Want to Change the World? Sponsor a Child

Want to Change the World? Sponsor a Child

A top economist shares the astounding news about that little picture hanging on our refrigerator.
Bumbling the Great Commission

Bumbling the Great Commission

Is our discipleship too narrow?

The Sightless, Wordless, Helpless Theologian

The Sightless, Wordless, Helpless Theologian

How our daughter's brief life showed us eternity.

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Books & Culture

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Today's Christian Woman

The Perfect Wife Scorecard

The Perfect Wife Scorecard

I just knew I was failing...

Small Groups

Silence and Solitude

Silence and Solitude

These spiritual disciplines...

Out of Ur

Superman: Sermon Notes from Exile

Superman: Sermon Notes from Exile

Why I wrote sermon notes...

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