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April 2003

Faith and Fear on the Truman
How one Navy chaplain helps men and women face the realities of combat.
by Adam Piore

Inheriting the Cracked Earth
Material poverty and spiritual riches in Brazil's parched Northeast
by George Guilherme
Plus: Brazil's Christian Roots

A Middle Way in the Middle East
A third theological path through the Israeli-Palestinian thicket.
by Mark Harlan

The Pastor Without a Paycheck
Randy Alcorn learned to live what he had preached while fleeing the wrath of abortionists and the judgment of the courts.
by Tim Stafford

News: North American Report

Gambling: Internet snares shut-ins, including Christians.

Churches: Groups for a broad-based alliance.

Presbyterians: PCUSA leaders refuse to hold special session; some conservatives fume.

HIV/AIDS: Christians play key roles backing a new government focus on the killer disease.

Litigation: Americans United sues Prison Fellowship over 'pervasively religious' program.

World Report

Korea: Christian efforts to help North's refugees undermined.

Kenya: Churches back truth commission to investigate business.

Missions: Few Southern Baptist missionaries leave over revised faith statement.

Departments

Under the Sun
Quotation Marks; Brrr-nabas Ministry; Go Figure

Editorials
Uncle Sam's Prayer Stick; Civics for Gay Activists

Reflections
Cross and Resurrection

Bearing the Cross | by Jeff M. Sellers
Religious Cleansing

Good Question | by J.I. Packer
Prayers for Salvation

Always in Parables | by Andy Crouch
Christian Esperanto

The CT Review:
Reimagining Francis; Fresh Insight; The Pain of Gain; Legendary Fiction; Pondering Paul

The Back Page | by Charles Colson with Anne Morse
Taming Beasts

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Let us Tell You a Story
Recovering the lost spiritual discipline of reading biographies.

Chris Armstrong | posted 11/06/2009 09:52AM

The Mushroom Hunt
How to find a good biography.

Chris Armstrong | posted 11/06/2009 09:53AM

After Election Day, the Vote Everyone Has Been Waiting For
Tuesday brought big news on same-sex unions and the election outcomes of conservative candidates, but all eyes are now on the health-care bill.

Tobin Grant | posted 11/06/2009 09:54AM

Yawning at the Word
It's really hard to listen to God when there are really interesting things to think about.

Mark Galli | posted 11/05/2009 10:33AM

Go Figure
Recent numbers on female senior pastors, abortion, and the megachurch.

Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 11/05/2009 10:34AM

Looking for Clear Signals
Religious freedom needs less talk and more action in Washington.

A Christianity Today editorial | posted 11/04/2009 09:18AM

Matrix: International Religious Liberty Advocates
CT looks at the major religious liberty groups' emphases and work.

posted 11/04/2009 09:21AM

Alien Seduction
ABC's sci-fi series V, which premieres tonight, tackles questions of blind faith, asking, "Would we believe them?"

Review by Todd Hertz | posted 11/03/2009 11:06AM

Aliens Among Us
ABC's 'V' is a probing look at culture and the need for discernment, says the show's executive producer.

Interview by Todd Hertz | posted 11/03/2009 11:07AM

Rising from the Valley of Death
Steven Curtis Chapman opens up about losing his daughter, their family's arduous journey, and a new album of songs chronicling the path of pain and hope.

Interview by Mark Moring | posted 11/02/2009 09:48AM

A Violent, Vicious Cycle
Who will deliver us from despair and death?

Collin Hansen | posted 11/02/2009 10:27AM

Poll: Which of the following book genres do you read most for spiritual growth?

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