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July 2003

Suburban Spirituality
The land of SUVs and soccer leagues tends to weather the soul in peculiar ways, but it doesn't have to.
by David Goetz

Religion in the 'Burbs
An interview with R. Stephen Warner, sociologist of religion at University of Illinois at Chicago.
by Agnieszka Tennant

Damping the Fuse in Iraq
A veteran peacemaker discusses how religion can help stave off religious conflict after Saddam.
An interview with Canon Andrew White

Rabbit Trails to God
John Updike has made a career of writing the most theological novels in America.
by Mark A. Buchanan

Jesus' Woodstock
After 20 summers of love, the Cornerstone Festival still opens doors for unknown musicians and unlocks truth for hungry minds.
by Todd Hertz

Breakthrough Dancing
A look at one of the most creative youth ministries in Hong Kong—if not the world.
by Tim Stafford

Hit by the SARS Tornado
Breakthrough reacted quickly when the disease hit Hong Kong.
by Jeff M. Sellers

News: North American Report

Biotechnology: Christians recoil at the explosive growth of frozen human embryos.

Prisons: Study gives high marks to inmate rehab.

Entertainment: "VeggieTales" creators lose $11 million breach-of-contract case.

Homosexuality: Presbyterians squelch latest gay proposal.

Business: Corporations promote—and pay for—prayer.

Religions: Evangelicals tell how—and how not—to have Christian-Muslim dialogue.

Denominations: Cash-strapped Worldwide Church of God proposes housing development on college campus. Neighbors promise fight.

Missouri Synod: David Benke cleared of syncretism, but schism looms.

World Report

India: Churches—and opposition—grow among Sikhs.

Evangelism: Baptists fire 13 missionaries.

Europe: God left out of EU constitution draft.

Interview: Luis Bush on the future of missions.

Departments

Inside CT: Away from the Crowd | Mark Galli; Managing Editor
You learn a lot about someone through fly fishing

Under the Sun
Quotation Marks; Youth in a Haze; Go Figure; Cross Purposes; The Book on Tape (Not Tapes); Put Yourself in Jesus Shoes

Where We Stand
Souls on Ice; Beyond Virtue and Vice

Reflections: Songs from the Soul | Compiled by Richard A. Kauffman
Quotations to Stir Heart and Mind

Bearing the Cross | by Jeff M. Sellers
North Korea: Criminal Faith

Good Question | by Timothy George
What role does baptism play in faith and salvation?

Civil Reactions | by Stephen L. Carter
Forget briefly its immorality—it's just bad law

The CT Review
Christ via Judaism; Soul Language on Paper; Navigating Life Storms; Taming the Techno Monster; Everyday Truths

The Back Page | by Philip Yancey
Going It Alone

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Dispatches from Denver: Looking For God at the Democratic Convention

News Quiz: Riot Déjà Vu
Christian homes burning in eastern India ... again. Also: Do men with jobs reduce abortion? How do you prove "nuns are — above all — women"?

Compiled by Susan Wunderink | posted 8/29/2008 10:30AM

Comparing the Platforms
Where the parties stand on abortion, faith-based programs, religious liberty, and other issues.

posted 8/27/2008 11:00AM

Getting People Excited about John McCain
Evangelical outreach coordinator Marlys Popma had resigned from the campaign last year but quickly changed her mind.

Interview by Sarah Pulliam | posted 8/25/2008 10:24AM

Praise
Quotations to stir heart and mind.

Compiled by Richard A. Kauffman | posted 8/29/2008 09:06AM

Albrecht Dürer's Visual Exegesis
The Museum of Biblical Art showcases the artist's work and the apocalyptic concerns of Renaissance-era Germany.

Compiled by Susan Wunderink | posted 8/28/2008 11:17AM

Missional Misstep
Emphasizing the big gospel can make it hard to communicate any gospel.

David Fitch | posted 8/27/2008 10:40AM

Zipping It
Donna Freitas says that when it comes to sexual ethics, nonreligious schools are failing their students.

Interview by Katelyn Beaty | posted 8/26/2008 08:46AM

From Christianity Today Movies:
Review: Traitor
Interesting faith discussions and the study of a complex Muslim character are overshadowed by weak writing, average spy thriller conventions, and heavy-handedness.

Todd Hertz | posted 8/30/2008 09:56AM

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