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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

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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