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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

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

Chris Armstrong | posted 11/06/2009 09:52AM

The Mushroom Hunt
How to find a good biography.

Chris Armstrong | posted 11/06/2009 09:53AM

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.

Tobin Grant | posted 11/06/2009 09:54AM

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

Mark Galli | posted 11/05/2009 10:33AM

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

Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 11/05/2009 10:34AM

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

A Christianity Today editorial | posted 11/04/2009 09:18AM

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

posted 11/04/2009 09:21AM

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

Review by Todd Hertz | posted 11/03/2009 11:06AM

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

Interview by Todd Hertz | posted 11/03/2009 11:07AM

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.

Interview by Mark Moring | posted 11/02/2009 09:48AM

A Violent, Vicious Cycle
Who will deliver us from despair and death?

Collin Hansen | posted 11/02/2009 10:27AM

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

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