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June 2004

Why the 'Lost Gospels' Lost Out
Recent gadfly theories about church council conspiracies that manipulated the New Testament into existence are bad—really bad—history.
by Ben Witherington III

Christianity Today Book Awards 2004
We honor 22 titles that bring understanding to people, events, and ideas that shape evangelical life, thought, and mission.
Reviewed by Greg Taylor

Let's Talk Sex
What Christian books on the topic are, and are not, communicating.
by Tim Stafford

Ragamuffin
The patched-up life and unshabby message of Brennan Manning.
by Agnieszka Tennant

The Secret Shelter
A sliver of hope for Christian women who suffer beatings, rape, and forced conversions to Islam.
by Deann Alford

USA Today for Christians
Christian Times Today attempts long shot amid soured business deals.
by Rob Moll

HeadLines

Law: Federal bill recognizes the humanity of the fetus for the first time.

Nigeria: Eight pastors killed; dozens of churches burnt down.

Bioethics: Cloning report breeds confusion.

Missions: Southern Baptists fund hundreds more workers for the field.

Middle East: Gibson film draws big Muslim crowds.

Passages: Deaths, promotions, and other tidbits from the religion world.

Quotation Marks: Recent comments on fetus life, abortion rights, and CCM piracy.

Go Figure: Recent statistics about evangelicals' perceptions.

Jailed for Christ: Government harasses churches in Eritrea

Politics: Christian-friendly senior organizations challenge AARP.

Ministry: Disaffected Episcopalians start semi-independent congregations.

Q+A: Richard Cizik of the National Association of Evangelicals on a new openness in Morocco.

Departments

Inside CT: Captured by a Smile
'That smile put me to shame'
by Timothy C. Morgan

Where We Stand
The Politics of Communion; Clean Air for Ears

Reflections: Conversion
Quotations to stir heart and mind
Compiled by Richard A. Kauffman

Editor's Bookshelf: Da Vinci Dissenters
Four books try to break, crack, or decode the deception.
by David Neff

Always in Parables | Andy Crouch
The Cruel Edges of the World

The CT Review | Philip Yancey
A Christian Harry Potter?; Skillful Story-Telling; An Unpopular Topic; Reversing Sloppy Thinking; Seeking Christ, Not Solutions

Societal Suicide
Legalizing gay marriage will lead to more family breakdown and crime.
by Charles Colson with Anne Morse

sponsors

Trees Of Life
How Floresta integrates development discipleship, and creation care overseas.

Deann Alford in the Dominican Republic | posted 11/20/2009 10:56AM

A Grounded Faith
Mexican ministry branches out beyond tree planting to bring healing to souls in a barren land.

Jeremy Weber in Oaxaca, Mexico | posted 11/06/2009 01:56PM

Will Abortion Derail Health Care Reform?
The Senate moves closer to a vote on health care reform, groups argue over presidential appointments, and the Family Research Council issues a correction.

Tobin Grant | posted 11/20/2009 11:05AM

Christ at the Center
Michael Horton says we need to once again let our lives and churches be driven by the gospel.

Interview by Mark Galli | posted 11/19/2009 10:14AM

Cleaning Up After Others
A&E's The Cleaner is about tough love and redemption.

Todd Hertz | posted 11/19/2009 10:19AM

'O, Evangelicos!'
We need not abandon our name—just live up to it.

Philip Yancey | posted 11/18/2009 10:31AM

Wilson's Bookmarks
From the editor of Books & Culture.

posted 11/18/2009 10:33AM

The Best and the Worst New Tech: Mobile Smart Phones
Phones are on track to becoming the most promising—and paralyzing—technology.

Brad Abare, founder of the Center for Church Communication | posted 11/17/2009 09:19AM

The Best and the Worst New Tech: Online Video
The gospel was delivered in a way that people could visualize it.

Mark Kellner, author of God on the Internet | posted 11/17/2009 09:21AM

The Best and the Worst New Tech: What You Least Expect
Technology often brings a myriad of trade-offs.

John Dyer, web development director at Dallas Theological Seminary | posted 11/17/2009 09:22AM

Christ-Centered Cautions
How do we be good, be disciplined, and be like Jesus?

Collin Hansen | posted 11/16/2009 09:29AM

Readers Write
Your responses to the September 2009 issue of Christianity Today.

posted 11/16/2009 09:33AM

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