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November 2012

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Honoring Faith in the Public Square

Let's be frank: Religion in America really does enjoy 'special privileges.' Here are five reasons—plus one—why it should.

Shari'ah's Uphill Climb

Does Muslim law have a place in the American landscape?

The Key to a Purposeful Life

It's not imitating Christ, but union with him that makes the difference.

What's So Great About 'The Common Good'?

Why Christians need to revive the historically rich phrase.

The Cutting Edge of Marketplace Ministries

How businesses are doing more holistic ministry than ever.

This (Ambiguous) Political Life

What it means for the church to be involved in politics.

The Mystic Baptist

Why megachurch pastor Charles Stanley had spent so much time in prayer his whole life.

Briefing

Spotlight

What to Watch For on Election Night

Important races, ballot initiatives, and exit poll questions.
Gleanings

Gleanings Subscriber access only

Important developments in the church and the world.
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Quotation Marks Subscriber access only

Crisis of Faith Statements

Does it matter 'why' Christian professors agree with their colleges' doctrine?

The Trouble with TBN

Amid a flurry of scandalous accusations, ministries again face the question of whether to abandon or reform the broadcaster.

Doubting China's One-Child Policy Change

Why many advocacy groups are condemning another's optimistic report.

Go Figure Subscriber access only

Christians Fight Israel's Marriage Ban

Without official recogition, evangelicals must travel abroad to get married. Will a lawsuit help?

Should Seminary Professors Be Granted Tenure?

The Kentucky Court of Appeals says it can't be enforced. Should schools use it anyway?

Church and State for the Homeless

How Denver's faith and civic leaders are working together to get families off the street and into jobs and homes.

Viewpoints

Letters to the Editor

Readers respond to the September issue.

How to Unfreeze the Middle East

Reconciliation must be at the heart of peacemaking.

What Is the Biggest Change Evangelical Seminaries Need to Make Right Now?

Three visions of the future.

God Did It

But I don't know exactly how the world was created.

Sacrilege Is Real

Why so many Christians saw Pussy Riot's Russia stunt as more than a protest.

CT Review

Books

How to Remove Our Bible-Reading Blinders

Randolph Richards and Brandon O'Brien help us see through different cultural lenses.

The Need for Creeds

It's more than merely helpful to set down the church's core convictions in words.

Why Love Never Ends

And why everything else does.

Wilson's Bookmarks

Brief reviews of 'The Divine Voice,' 'So Brilliantly Clever,' and 'American Science Fiction'

The Truth About World War II's True Shepherds

Chaplains watched over their flocks in the midst of great danger.

Review: Amplifying Our Witness

A brief look.

Review: The Church In An Age of Crisis

A brief look.
Movies

'Fringe' Has Always Been About Playing God

As the show nears its end, it steps up its examination of science and faith.
Music

How Gabriel Wilson Discovered his Paternal Roots—and Made a Record About It

Inside his solo debut, "The McGuire Side."

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Questions That Drive Us Subscriber access only

Reasoning together about our life together.

Our 'Call' Subscriber access only

What CT does like no other magazine and website.

Jamie Grace Is Holding On

Grammy nominee says Tourette's took her 'for a spin.'

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.
Losing my Edge

Losing my Edge

When your initial enthusiasm fades, you need a plan if you're going to bring your best to your calling

War and Peace

War and Peace

Pastor Tullian Tchividjian survived a leadership coup by finding rest in the liberating power of the gospel.

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