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February 13, 2012
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December 2007

Blessed Are the Barren
The kingdom of God springs forth from the empty womb.


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


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


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.


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


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


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


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



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 |
Hour of Decision

Global Prognosis |
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 |
The Invasion of God

 
The Other Prodigal Son
The Prodigal's coming-home gala was for both sons.

Go Figure
Recent stats on atheism, celebrities, and denominations.

Obama Does Not Widen Religious Exemption for Contraceptive Mandate
The burden to cover contraception shifts.

The Best Ways to Fight Poverty—Really
The church's role in raising the poor's standard of living.

Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to the December issue.

Calling All Callings: Amy Sherman on ‘Kingdom Calling’
Christians can build thriving communities by exercising their vocational gifts.

Pro-life Advocates Cheer State Court Rulings, Parliament Reaffirms Church De-Regulations, and More News
Important developments in the church and the world.

First They Came for the Catholics: Obama's Contraceptive Mandate
An open letter to evangelical Christians.

 
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