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December 2007

Blessed Are the Barren
The kingdom of God springs forth from the empty womb.
by Sarah Hinlicky Wilson

Unexpected Global Lessons
How short-term mission is becoming a two-way street.
by Andy Crouch

It's a Wonder-Full Life
Michael Lindsay says evangelicals can be found in powerful positions in every niche of American life.
by Eugene Peterson

The Chronicles of Atheism
When The Golden Compass hits theaters this month, many will be introduced to Philip Pullman, a writer who detests C.S. Lewis's fantasy world.
by Peter T. Chattaway

When the Media Become a Nuisance
How to respond to the next blockbuster book/documentary/movie that questions traditional Christianity.
by Darrell Bock

Courageous Nonviolence
At the first Christmas, the angels proclaimed, "Peace on earth." Just-war and pacifist Christians together can make it happen.
by Ron Sider

Young, Restless, and Ready for Revival
On-campus Christians are seeking holiness in unexpected numbers.
by Becky Tirabassi

Saving Faces
Mercy Ships surgeons perform medical miracles daily in remote ports of call.
by Deann Alford

HeadLines

Higher Education: Troubles mount for Oxford's evangelical outpost.

Religious Freedom: Eritrean government kills fourth Protestant in a year.

Legal: ORU president charged with improprieties.

Denominations: Orthodox Anglicans take first step to create a new U.S. church body.

Evangelism: Christians connect in the other Iraq.

Bioethics: Inter-species technique alarms ethics watchers.

Politics: Iraq war may trump abortion, gay marriage.

Abortion: Planned Parenthood's stealth tactic.

Q+A: Karekin II hopes for resolution to condemn Armenian genocide.

Tidings: Ted Olsen on why Jesus wouldn't say "Merry Christmas."

Departments

Inside CT
A Magazine—And More

Readers Write

Where We Stand
How We Fight Poverty; Who Do People Say We Are?

Reflections
Blessed Are the Peacemakers

Good Question | Erik Thoennes
Hour of Decision

Global Prognosis | David Aikman
Suffocating the Faithful

The CT Review
Jan Karon's new series; Bush speechwriter's principled stand; Atonement's fragile balance between mercy and truth; Blade Runner's sharp questions; Jars of Clay's unconventional Christmas; A. Scott Moreau's websites for the missions-minded; plus Bookmarks.

The Back Page | Charles Colson
The Invasion of God

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God Is Not Dead Yet
How current philosophers argue for his existence.

William Lane Craig | posted 7/03/2008 10:50AM

Recommended Reading
Books on the existence of God.

William Lane Craig | posted 7/03/2008 09:02AM

A New Day for Apologetics
People young and old are flocking to hear — and be changed by — winsome arguments for the Christian faith.

Troy Anderson | posted 7/02/2008 08:50AM

Fact and Faith
Mark Mittelberg says this is no time to jettison logic.

Interview by Stan Guthrie | posted 7/02/2008 08:51AM

Tory Believers: Which Higher Loyalty?
During the Revolutionary War, many preached Loyalism as the Christian response.

Mark Noll | posted 7/03/2008 09:34AM

Directions: Was the Revolutionary War Justified?
Americans fought a war to gain the kind of freedom that Canada, New Zealand, and Australia were simply given.

posted 2/08/1999 12:00AM

Early Returns Are Mixed
Global evangelicals don't necessarily vote like American evangelicals.

Mark A. Noll | posted 7/01/2008 08:33AM

Reading the Bible with Obama
The presidential candidate crosses swords with Dr. Dobson over hermeneutics.

Collin Hansen | posted 6/30/2008 09:46AM

Poll: Does your church celebrate Independence Day?

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