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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

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An Invisible Wall
Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a pastor in Berlin assesses Germany's spiritual climate.

Germany's 'Cold Religion'
A Berlin-based journalist says that Martin Luther would have driven most of Germany's bishops from their pulpits.

After the Wall
Reflections on 20 years of mission in Europe

A Lost Generation
Mainline churches in East Germany rediscover a sense of mission.

Let us Tell You a Story
Recovering the lost spiritual discipline of reading biographies.

The Mushroom Hunt
How to find a good biography.

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.

Yawning at the Word
It's really hard to listen to God when there are really interesting things to think about.

Go Figure
Recent numbers on female senior pastors, abortion, and the megachurch.

Looking for Clear Signals
Religious freedom needs less talk and more action in Washington.

Matrix: International Religious Liberty Advocates
CT looks at the major religious liberty groups' emphases and work.

Alien Seduction
ABC's sci-fi series V, which premieres tonight, tackles questions of blind faith, asking, "Would we believe them?"

Aliens Among Us
ABC's 'V' is a probing look at culture and the need for discernment, says the show's executive producer.

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.

Poll: Which of the following book genres do you read most for spiritual growth?

 
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