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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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'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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