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August 2008

Racing for Jesus
ow God-fearing drivers and a nationwide ministry bring faith to NASCAR.
by Deann Alford

Cheating Death
NASCAR reminds us how much we have to lose.
by Mark Galli

The 30-Day Leviticus Challenge
One church's experiment in living the most arcane book of the Bible.
by Daniel Harrell

Redeeming Law
In a cynical society suspicious of lawyers, Christian law schools are decidedly not.
by Tim Stafford
Plus: Unquestionable Tactics

Zipping It
Colleges' silence on sexual ethics is hurting students who want out of the hookup culture, says Donna Freitas.
Interview by Katelyn Beaty
Plus: A Safe Place to Talk About Sex

Reading in Good Faith
The Shack is a tale of tragedy redeemed, not a theological treatise.
by Derek R. Keefe

HeadLines

Denominations: Southern Baptists repent about membership rolls.

Legal: Whose 'Footprints' are they?

Church Life: Health-care crunch comes to church.

Election 2008: Faith-friendly Democrats may take congressional control.

Higher Education: When divorce means job loss.

Nonprofits: Giving drops when it's needed most.

Global South: Pastor jailed for human-head rituals.

Finance: Cornerstone crumbles into bankruptcy.

Q + A: Olympics medalist Bryan Clay runs for God.

Departments

Inside CT
The Chaplain's Tension

Readers Write

Where We Stand
Faith Is Not a Freak Show; The Excitement of Hope

Reflections
Praise

Seriously Disturbed | Kay Warren
Joining the Resistance

Good Question | James A. Beverley
Nothing New

Foolish Things | Stan Guthrie
Ancient Parable, Urgent Time

Kingdom Sightings | Al Hsu
Olympic Snapshot

The CT Review
Historian Garth Rosell shows why revivalists need wise friends; Kathleen Norris chronicles battle with acedia; Magdalena postures as Jesus film for females; new Delirious album challenges Western living; plus Bookmarks.

The Back Page | Charles Colson
Jeremiah at Harvard

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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