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March 2005

The French Reconnection
Europe's most secular country rediscovers its Christian roots.
by Agnieszka Tennant

The Twilight of Atheism
Why this once exciting and 'liberating' philosophy failed to capture the world's imagination.
by Alister McGrath

Spirituality for All the Wrong Reasons
Eugene Peterson talks about lies and illusions that destroy the church.
Interview by Mark Galli

The Colossus of Care
World Vision has become an international force—and a partner with the poor.
by Tim Stafford
Plus: Imperfect Instrument

Hand-Clapping in a Gothic Nave
What Pentecostals and mainliners can learn from each other.
by Grant Wacker

A Distinctive People
A new document from Evangelicals and Catholics Together challenges narcissism, individualism, and spiritual sloth.
by David Neff
Plus: Churchly Holiness: An Evangelical Response

Vision Minus the Visionary
Why all Christians have a stake in the recent resignation of Baylor's president.
by Robert Benne
Plus: The Burden of 2012
by Duane Litfin

HeadLines

South Asia: Christians who provide tsunami aid held in deep suspicion.

Law: Four Christians on trial for anti-gay preaching.

Religious Liberty: Adventist Marine court-martialed for refusing to bear arms.

Giving: Study: TV preachers don't talk about money all that much.

China: Police shut down conference on North Korean refugees.

Sudan: History, resentment, and ethnic tension make long-term peace a tall order.

Education: Christian school in Colorado alleges state discrimination in voucher program.

Q+A: Sen. John Thune on partisanship and priorities.

Ivory Coast: Violence drives out missionaries.

Religion: Author stands by book critical of Mormon origins.

Israel: Ossuary owner charged with forgery.

Departments

Inside CT
Hospitality Incarnate

Readers Write

Where We Stand
Voting Against Anarchy; Sighs of Relief

Reflections
Welcoming the Stranger

Weblog in Print | Ted Olsen
Who's Driving This Thing?

Good Question | R.T. Kendall
Forgiving the Unrepentant

Civil Reactions | Stephen L. Carter
Sticker Shock

The CT review
Islam's Culture War; Constantine's Demons; Bookmarks

The Back Page | Philip Yancey
Global Suspense

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

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