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August 2006

The Case for Kids
A defense of the large family by a 'six-time breeder.'
by Leslie Leyland Fields
Plus: A Counter Trend—Sort of

Our Transnational Anthem
"O say can you see …" a church where many cultures work together in Christ?
by Orlando Crespo

How Then Shall We Politick?
Michael Gerson, recently resigned Bush speechwriter and adviser, on how evangelicals should comport themselves in the public square.
Interview by Collin Hansen

Trivializing the Transcendent
What can science really tell us about faith?
by Richard Sloan

Pharmacists with No Plan B
Freedom of conscience and 'reproductive rights' clash at the local drugstore.
by Nate Anderson

Falling Apart
Controversial decisions at the recent General Convention have accelerated the break-up of the Episcopal Church.
by Douglas LeBlanc

HeadLines

Nepal: Christians rejoice over new freedoms.

Presbyterian Church (USA): Third way on gay clergy signals trouble ahead for denomination.

Film: Two upcoming Bible-themed films target Passion audience.

Marriage: Debate rages even after Senate rejects federal amendment.

Southern Baptists: 'Dark horse' candidate becomes president and promises broader involvement.

Higher Education: Mistaken ID in Taylor University van crash adds to families' pain.

HIV/AIDS: Conservative Christian activists question Global Fund's prevention strategies.

Broadcasting: Court rules community college didn't play fair with Christian network.

Q+A: Madeleine Albright on religion and foreign affairs.

Departments

Inside CT
Love to Love Children

Readers Write

Where We Stand
The AIDS Team; Leveling the Investment Field

Reflections
Proverbs

Global Prognosis | David Aikman
'A More Practical Approach'

Taste and See | Agnieszka Tennant
What (Not All) Women Want

The CT Review
A confused look at the market in children; comic books meet the Bible; why Christian thought went AWOL during the Civil War; Bookmarks

The Back Page | Charles Colson
Bad Judgment

Obama Does Not Widen Religious Exemption for Contraceptive Mandate
The burden to cover contraception shifts.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 2/10/2012 01:18PM

The Best Ways to Fight Poverty—Really
The church's role in raising the poor's standard of living.

Mark Galli | posted 2/10/2012 09:21AM

Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to the December issue.

posted 2/10/2012 09:23AM

Calling All Callings: Amy Sherman on ‘Kingdom Calling’
Christians can build thriving communities by exercising their vocational gifts.

Interview by Morgan Feddes | posted 2/09/2012 09:47AM

Pro-life Advocates Cheer State Court Rulings, Parliament Reaffirms Church De-Regulations, and More News
Important developments in the church and the world.

posted 2/09/2012 09:52AM

First They Came for the Catholics: Obama's Contraceptive Mandate
An open letter to evangelical Christians.

Timothy George and Chuck Colson | posted 2/08/2012 10:10AM

You Can't Worship Here: Evicting Churches from New York Schools
What will really happen this weekend when churches gather in school buildings for the last time?

A Christianity Today editorial | posted 2/08/2012 10:04AM

A Crackdown on International Adoptions
The rate of adoptions in Ethiopia has declined 90 percent.

Matthew D. LaPlante in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | posted 2/07/2012 10:16AM

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