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December 2005

C.S. Lewis Superstar
How a reserved British intellectual with a checkered pedigree became a rock star for evangelicals.
by Bob Smietana

The Lion, the Witch, and the Library
A guide to the best new books about the man and the myths.
by Jerry Root

Into the Wonder
You won't understand the genius of C. S. Lewis's literary criticism, satire, science fiction, and theological essays until you spend time in Narnia.
by Alan Jacobs

'A Real Gent'
Douglas Gresham on some little-known facts about his famous stepfather, C. S. Lewis.
Interview by Mark Moring

Silent Night, Merciful Night
An old, proud actor discovers that Jesus came for elitists, too.
Fiction by James Calvin Schaap

Interview with a Penitent
How Anne Rice moved from fascination with vampires to renewed faith in Christ.
by Cindy Crosby

Hope for the Living Dead
Without corrective surgery, women with fistula injuries become outcasts.
Deann Alford

It Takes a Schoolhouse
How one Mexican pastor is transforming his community.
by Jeremy Weber

HeadLines

Iraq: Baghdad church leaders' deaths spotlight region's dangers.

Religious Freedom: U.S. announces first sanctions under 1998 law.

Kenya: Christians split over constitution that would allow Muslim courts.

Denominations: United Methodist Church upholds teaching on homosexuality.

Hurricane Katrina: Ravaged seminary vows to return to New Orleans.

Britain: Government rethinking law on religious hate speech.

Higher Education: Christian high school sues university over admissions requirements.

Q & A: Nigel M. de S. Cameron on cloning embryos.

Venezuela: President Chavez to expel missions agency.

Departments

Inside CT
We Know Jack

Readers Write

Where We Stand
It's Okay to Be Against Suicide; Intelligent Church Redesign

Reflections
Christmas

Speaking Out | Lisa Ann Cockrel
If Thy Stomach Offends Thee

Always in Parables | Andy Crouch
It's Not About Power

The CT Review
Sticking Points in Evangelical-Catholic Rapprochement; When Praying Doesn't Move Mountains; Bookmarks

The Back Page | Charles Colson
My Soul's Dark Night

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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