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April 2005

All Churches Should Be Multiracial
The biblical case.
An excerpt from United by Faith, by Curtiss Paul DeYoung, Michael O. Emerson, George Yancey, and Karen Chai Kim

Harder than Anyone Can Imagine
Four working pastors—Latino, Asian, black, and white—respond to the bracing thesis of United by Faith.
A CT Forum
Plus: Big Dream in Little Rock

The Evangelical Scandal
Ron Sider says the movement is riddled with hypocrisy, and that it's time for serious change.
by Stan Guthrie

Naming the Horror
We must resurrect the language of evil.
by David Neff

Up From Secularism
Howard Dean, new chairman ofthe Democratic National Committee, vows to reach out to evangelicals.
by Tony Carnes
Plus: Jim Wallis on 'Soul-Searching among Democrats'

Thinking Straighter
Why the world's most famous atheist now believes in God.
by James A. Beverley

The Risks of Regime Change
Middle Eastern Christians might end up more repressed under democracy than under dictators.
by Derek Hoffmann

Longing to be Heard
It's dangerous and lonely to be an Iraqi Christian—at home or in exile.
by Dale Gavlak

HeadLines

Interfaith Relations: Mysterious murders divide Copts and Muslims in U.S.

Euthanasia: Challenge to suicide law gets new life.

Life Ethics: Terri Schiavo's life hangs in the balance again.

Nigeria: German evangelist bolsters reconciliation efforts.

Law: State governments increasingly regulate church potlucks.

Ministry: Longstanding tensions lead to firing of Millard Fuller from Habitat for Humanity.

Kenya: Missionaries' choice: Pay taxes or get out.

Q+A: Jim Towey on faith-based initiatives.

Immigration: Bill could jeopardize asylum seekers, critics say.

Departments

Inside CT
The Energizer Editor

Readers Write

Where We Stand
How Serious Are Democrats?; Aliens in Our Midst

Bearing the Cross | Jeff M. Sellers
Members of One Another

Reflections
Discovering God

Speaking Out | Robert L. Spitzer
Therapeutically Incorrect

Good Question | Arthur O. Roberts
Finding Heaven

Only in Parables | Andy Crouch
Compliant but Confused

Editor's Bookshelf | David Neff
A Model of Intolerance
Plus: An interview with author Steven M. Wise

The CT review
Joel Osteen's prosperity teaching; Jesus' modified creed; Bookmarks

The Back Page | Charles Colson
Verdict that Demands Evidence

sponsors

'A Voice for Sanity'
J. Lee Grady doesn't want your gold. The journalist wants a 'Holy Ghost housecleaning' of the charismatic movement.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 11/23/2009 01:11PM

Modern-Day Mordecai
When he's away from his day job, Charisma editor J. Lee Grady is probably working on a project to empower women and confront abuse.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 11/23/2009 01:06PM

The Next Redesign
Look for Christianity Today's new and improved presence online.

Ted Olsen | posted 11/23/2009 01:43PM

Trees Of Life
How Floresta integrates development discipleship, and creation care overseas.

Deann Alford in the Dominican Republic | posted 11/20/2009 10:56AM

A Grounded Faith
Mexican ministry branches out beyond tree planting to bring healing to souls in a barren land.

Jeremy Weber in Oaxaca, Mexico | posted 11/06/2009 01:56PM

Will Abortion Derail Health Care Reform?
The Senate moves closer to a vote on health care reform, groups argue over presidential appointments, and the Family Research Council issues a correction.

Tobin Grant | posted 11/20/2009 11:05AM

Christ at the Center
Michael Horton says we need to once again let our lives and churches be driven by the gospel.

Interview by Mark Galli | posted 11/19/2009 10:14AM

Cleaning Up After Others
A&E's The Cleaner is about tough love and redemption.

Todd Hertz | posted 11/19/2009 10:19AM

'O, Evangelicos!'
We need not abandon our name—just live up to it.

Philip Yancey | posted 11/18/2009 10:31AM

Wilson's Bookmarks
From the editor of Books & Culture.

posted 11/18/2009 10:33AM

The Best and the Worst New Tech: Mobile Smart Phones
Phones are on track to becoming the most promising—and paralyzing—technology.

Brad Abare, founder of the Center for Church Communication | posted 11/17/2009 09:19AM

The Best and the Worst New Tech: Online Video
The gospel was delivered in a way that people could visualize it.

Mark Kellner, author of God on the Internet | posted 11/17/2009 09:21AM

The Best and the Worst New Tech: What You Least Expect
Technology often brings a myriad of trade-offs.

John Dyer, web development director at Dallas Theological Seminary | posted 11/17/2009 09:22AM

Christ-Centered Cautions
How do we be good, be disciplined, and be like Jesus?

Collin Hansen | posted 11/16/2009 09:29AM

Readers Write
Your responses to the September 2009 issue of Christianity Today.

posted 11/16/2009 09:33AM

Poll: Does works righteousness pervade your church?

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