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November 2004

The Emergent Mystique
The 'emerging church' movement has generated a lot of excitement but only a handful of congregations. Is it the wave of the future or a passing fancy?
by Andy Crouch

Emergent Evangelism
Brian McLaren and Duane Litfin on the place of absolute truths in a postmodern world.
by Brian McLaren and Duane Litfin

Why I Apologized to Planned Parenthood
My difficult unplanned pregnancy impelled me to show a little more grace.
by Jemila Monroe

Rubber Sharks and Real Kids
When it comes to media, Ted Baehr tells parents to use common sense and cognitive development theory.
interview by David Neff

Can This Institution Be Saved?
A curious alliance of helping professionals is working to rebuild marriage in a culture of divorce.
by Tim Stafford

Mutual Mayhem
A plea for peace and truth in the madness of Nigeria.
by Craig Keener
Plus: Back to the Basics

Winking at Corruption No More
Christians help lead a worldwide movement opposing graft.
by Tony Carnes

The Chinese Church's Delicate Dance
A conversation with the head of the Protestant Three-Self Patriotic Movement.
by Mark Galli

HeadLines

Russia: Christians seek healing in Beslan.

Media: Newspaper investigates TBN.

Education: Evangelical schools wrestle with post-9/11 visa rules.

Kenya: Christian publications multiply amid new freedom.

Business: Christian bookstores hit hard by competition from Wal-Mart.

Honduras: Casa Alianza director resigns over sex charges.

Zimbabwe: Law would shut down many faith-based groups.

Q+A: SBC president Bobby Welch on evangelism.

Law: Florida school vouchers flunked.

Departments

Inside CT
Bored in Shanghai

Readers Write

Where We Stand
For Whom Would Jesus Vote?; Fill an Empty Cradle

Speaking Out | C. Christopher Hook
The Politics of Stem Cells

Reflections
The Way of Salvation

Good Question | Douglas Groothuis
Dangerous Meditations

Weblog in Print | Ted Olsen
Bad Believers, Non-Believers

Civil Reactions | Stephen L. Carter
Defending Our Neighbor

The CT review
The Wages of Abuse; Bookmarks; Good News from the Doctor

The Back Page | Philip Yancey
Hope for Abraham's Sons

The Other Prodigal Son
The Prodigal's coming-home gala was for both sons.

Carolyn Arends | posted 2/13/2012 09:46AM

Go Figure
Recent stats on atheism, celebrities, and denominations.

Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 2/13/2012 09:47AM

Obama Does Not Widen Religious Exemption for Contraceptive Mandate
The burden to cover contraception shifts.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 2/10/2012 01:18PM

The Best Ways to Fight Poverty—Really
The church's role in raising the poor's standard of living.

Mark Galli | posted 2/10/2012 09:21AM

Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to the December issue.

posted 2/10/2012 09:23AM

Calling All Callings: Amy Sherman on ‘Kingdom Calling’
Christians can build thriving communities by exercising their vocational gifts.

Interview by Morgan Feddes | posted 2/09/2012 09:47AM

Pro-life Advocates Cheer State Court Rulings, Parliament Reaffirms Church De-Regulations, and More News
Important developments in the church and the world.

posted 2/09/2012 09:52AM

First They Came for the Catholics: Obama's Contraceptive Mandate
An open letter to evangelical Christians.

Timothy George and Chuck Colson | posted 2/08/2012 10:10AM

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