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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

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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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