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August 2007

What Did Paul Really Mean?
'New perspective' authors argue that we need, well, a new perspective on justification by faith.
by Simon Gathercole
Plus: Further Reading on the New Perspective

Liberate My People
Theologian and educator Ruth Padilla DeBorst says true Christian mission addresses power and poverty.
Interview by Andy Crouch

Eat, Drink, and Be Hungry
It's emptiness, not fullness, that Jesus blesses.
by John Koessler

The Benevolent Big Box
The Storehouse offers discount prices for rebuilding neighborhoods.
by Elisa Weeks

The Christian Message in Lebanon
Journalist Rami Khouri on how the church can foster peace in a troubled region.
Interview by Charles Strohmer

Scrambling for Bibles
The world may have moved in next door, but non-English Scriptures remain frustratingly hard to find.
by Christopher Lewis

HeadLines

Passages: Remembering Ruth Graham.

Education: Court denies student aid 'pervasively sectarian' school.

Southern Baptists: What is the Baptist Faith and Message for?

Pakistan: 'Blasphemy' laws used against Christians

Gambling: Coalition breakup in Alabama.

India: Videotaped attack triggers protests.

Law: Supreme Court decides 'Bong Hits 4 Jesus' case.

Q + A: Richard Land on national blessings and Christian foundations.

Tidings: Ted Olsen on the threat of Freemasonry.

Departments

Inside CT
Mrs. Graham's Grit

Readers Write

Where We Stand
The Gay Shibboleth; Statistical Shell Game

Reflections
Blessed Are the Meek

Taste and See | Agnieszka Tennant
What To Do About Nukes

Global Prognosis | David Aikman
Attack Dogs of Christendom

The CT Review
Jerry Falwell was right; why Europe will not become Eurabia; John Wilson's top 5 books by atheists; silent monks make for powerful cinema; the spirituality of Springsteen; websites for word lovers; and Bookmarks

The Back Page | Charles Colson
Promises, Promises

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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