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October 2006

Where We Are—and How We Got Here
A look at the influences that have shaped evangelicals.
by Mark A. Noll
Plus: 'Truth from the Evangelical Viewpoint'

The Top 50 Books That Have Shaped Evangelicals
Landmark titles that changed the way we think, talk, witness, worship, and live.

What We're Doing Right
Contemporary ministry through the eyes of photojournalists.

What's Next?
114 leaders from 11 ministry spheres outline evangelical priorities for the next 50 years.

A Greater Vision
Billy Graham's bottom line never changes: 'Are we really being used to change people?'
by Harold Myra

Evangelism Plus
John Stott reflects on future priorities.
Interview by Tim Stafford

Grappling with God
Prayer sometimes feels like a hug and a stranglehold at the same time.
by Philip Yancey

The Church's Great Malfunctions
Why we should be our own fiercest critics.
by Miroslav Volf

Flea Market Believers
If these biblical literalists don't go to church, can the Right count on their vote?
by Arthur E. Farnsley II

What Married Women Want
Sociologist Brad Wilcox says one type of marriage makes most wives happier.
Interview by Stan Guthrie

Let Us Reason Together About Life
A new statement from Evangelicals and Catholics Together encourages civil discourse on divisive issues.
by David Neff

Soaking in Blood—Again
Sri Lankan violence costs 1,000 lives. Relief efforts set back.
by Anto Akkara

'They Know We Are Christians'
Lebanese Christian compassion impresses Muslims during bloody conflict.
by Dale Gavlak

HeadLines

China: Police demolish church, beat bystanders.

Higher Education: What cost Greenville professor his job?

Indonesia: Advocates question motive for executing Christians.

Church Life: Willow Creek ends service for 20-somethings.

Uganda: War-torn church ponders government deal with rebel leader.

Faith and Culture: Atlanta Braves lose Focus.

Environment: Evangelical coalition cool on climate change.

Q+A: World Vision president Richard Stearns.

Church Life: Megachurch pastor returns after leadership dispute.

Religious Freedom: Saudi Arabia promises to curb abuses.

Tidings: What is 'sanctuary' for?

Departments

Inside CT
All Hands on Deck

Readers Write

Where We Stand
Media in Motion; Save the E-Word

Reflections
CT Classics

Taste and See | Agnieszka Tennant
To Russia with Fury

Global Prognosis | David Aikman
Train Wreck Coming

The CT Review
Genocide survivors tell their stories; Madeleine Albright gets religion; why the afterlife is crucial to how we live this one; Bookmarks

The Back Page | Charles Colson
The Earmark Epidemic

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Cuba for Christ—Ahora!
The Communist island's improbable revival is 15 years old and growing stronger.

Jeremy Weber | posted 7/09/2009 09:02AM

More Freedom But Not Free
Cuba still ranks low on religious liberty.

CT staff | posted 7/09/2009 09:03AM

Easter in Cuba
Holy Week across the Communist island reveals a most improbable evangelical revival.

Photos by Gary Gnidovic, slideshow edited by Ruth Moon | posted 7/09/2009 01:30PM

Back to Cuba
Christianity Today puts a spotlight on a hidden story.

Timothy C. Morgan | posted 7/09/2009 09:05AM

Does Global Christianity Equal American Christianity?
Historian Mark Noll talks about how U.S. missionaries have—and have not—shaped the faith in other nations.

Interview by David Neff | posted 7/08/2009 09:04AM

Blood and Desperation
Aaron Strumpel returns human struggle to the Psalms.

Andy Whitman | posted 7/08/2009 09:07AM

CDs on The List
Short reviews of new albums by Jars of Clay, Phillip LaRue, and Billy Ray Cyrus.

posted 7/08/2009 09:08AM

Divine Devolution
Robert Wright thinks God is okay, as long as he behaves like a secular humanist.

Dinesh D'Souza | posted 7/07/2009 09:01AM

Renewed Focus and Vision
A word from Christianity Today International's president.

Harold Smith | posted 7/07/2009 09:02AM

A Whole Good World Outside
Opening our blinds to the prevailing wonder of creation.

Philip Yancey | posted 7/06/2009 10:39AM

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

posted 7/06/2009 10:41AM

'Honor Thy Father' for Grownups
Or, how not to be a deadbeat son or daughter.

Mollie Ziegler Hemingway | posted 7/01/2009 09:13AM

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