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August 2004

Wildheart
John Eldredge thinks too many Christians are weak, and churches are often docileand he's not going to take it anymore.
by Douglas LeBlanc
Plus: Too Wild at Heart?

The Christian Future of America: Two Views
Has the nation finally abandoned its Judeo-Christian heritage, or is there still hope?
A Decisive Turn to Paganism
A Steady Christian Influence
by Leith Anderson and Harold O.J. Brown

Affectionate Patriarchs
W. Bradford Wilcox challenges the popular conception of conservative evangelical fathers as power-abusing authoritarians.
interview by Douglas LeBlanc

How Ronald Reagan Wowed Evangelicals
He rarely delivered on their issues, but the Great Communicator changed the movement.
by William Martin

The New Gambling Goliath
Christian activists struggle to slow the rapid growth of Indian casinos.
by John W. Kennedy

HeadLines

Law: Atheist pledges to continue fighting 'under God.'

Sudan: In wake of peace deal, Christians gear up to meet pressing needs.

Freedom: Salvation Army faces battle with New York City over benefits.

Discipline: Communion wars spread to gay advocacy.

Society: Southern Baptists stay the conservative course.

Euthanasia: Court gives new life to assisted suicide.

Canada: Decision to affirm gay unions roils Anglicans.

Gaza: Christians minister to despairing Palestinians.

Q+A: Robert Muise on 'anti-Christian' decision in California.

Ministry: Presidential Prayer Team prays for Bush, Iraq, and more voters.

Departments

Inside CT
On the Fraud Front

Where We Stand
Divisible After All; When More Is Less

Reflections
Wisdom for the Road

Always in parables | Andy Crouch
'Live More Musically'

Editor's Bookshelf | David Neff
Creating Husbands and Fathers

The CT review
The Religious Reagan; Bookmarks; 7 Habits of Racially Mixed Churches

The Back Page | Charles Colson
Reclaiming Occupied Territory

sponsors

The Impossibility of Thanksgiving
Why gratefulness is more gift than duty.

Mark Galli | posted 11/25/2009 10:45AM

My Top 5 Movies on Thankfulness

Annie Young Frisbie, CT Movies critic and blogger at SuperFastReader.com | posted 11/25/2009 11:14AM

The Green Baptist
Jonathan Merritt seeks a renewed approach to American society.

Tim Stafford | posted 11/24/2009 11:31AM

What Does the Manhattan Declaration Really Mean?
Also: advocacy groups gear up for the Christmas shopping season with politics and compassion.

Tobin Grant | posted 11/24/2009 12:16PM

'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

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

An Edwards-ian Thanksgiving
In November 1739, Jonathan Edwards preached not freedom from want, but freedom from demons.

Elesha Coffman | posted 11/25/2009 09:13PM

Poll: Will you do something for Thanksgiving with people from your church?

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