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Ego, Super-Ego, & Id
Why we've always found the Trek triumvirate of Kirk, Spock, and McCoy so, ahem, fascinating.
By Gary D. Robinson | posted 5/05/2009 08:33AM

THROUGH A SCREEN DARKLY
Dam Yangtze!
Two films chronicle China's endeavor to flood entire cultures via the "progress" of building the world's largest dam.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 4/28/2009 08:42AM

Eyes Wide Open
We often feel that the movies "owe" us entertainment value, to the point where we've lost our sense of wonder. Here's how we might go about reclaiming it.
By Bob Davidson | posted 4/14/2009 08:25AM

THROUGH A SCREEN DARKLY
Films with Class
Two thrilling movies about classrooms, students and teachers, guaranteed to stir your soul.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 3/16/2009 09:15AM

Cinema Surprises
Sometimes when we least expect it, a movie jumps out of nowhere and delights us.
posted 3/10/2009 09:11AM

Thumbs Up for Mindless Fare
Readers agree it's OK to watch movies just for the sake of entertainment—as long as it's done with some discernment.
posted 2/24/2009 08:45AM

Making Movies to Change the World
2008 was the year of socially conscious documentaries.
Mark Moring | posted 2/20/2009 12:03PM

Not Safe, But Good
Is it OK to let children watch scary movies if there's a valuable lesson to be learned? We asked. You answered.
posted 2/20/2009 08:58AM

Dark Knights and Bright Lights
Finding truth, beauty, and goodness even in the darkest of films—starting with The Dark Knight, one of the best films of 2008.
Thomas Hibbs | posted 2/17/2009 08:33AM

The 2008 Readers' Choice Awards
You liked movies about a marriage on the brink, an irresistible robot, a kid from the slums, a Narnian adventure, and more. And your favorite? Read on ...
posted 2/10/2009 04:14PM

COVER STORY
Sci-Fi's Brave New World
How the genre draws us to its own views of redemption.
James A. Herrick | posted 2/06/2009 09:03AM

The 2008 Critics' Choice Awards
The year's best movies include a caped superhero, a noble little robot, a recovering addict seeking forgiveness, a kid from the slums, and much more.
posted 2/03/2009 12:30PM

Speaking Out
Ted Haggard's Facebook
A former New Life Church staffer watches the documentary.
Patton Dodd | posted 1/29/2009 11:32AM

The 10 Most Redeeming Films of 2008
What do irresistible robots, racist curmudgeons, and sensitive pachyderms have in common? They're all key characters in the year's best redemptive movies.
posted 1/27/2009 12:00AM

FILMMAKERS OF FAITH
The Strong, Silent Type
D. W. Griffith's films—including many silent pictures—often reflected his Christian upbringing and belief in the social gospel.
Eric David | posted 1/20/2009 03:17PM

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The Impossibility of Thanksgiving
Why gratefulness is more gift than duty.

Mark Galli | posted 11/25/2009 10:45AM

My Top 5 Movies on Thankfulness

Annie Young Frisbie, CT Movies critic and blogger at SuperFastReader.com | posted 11/25/2009 11:14AM

The Green Baptist
Jonathan Merritt seeks a renewed approach to American society.

Tim Stafford | posted 11/24/2009 11:31AM

What Does the Manhattan Declaration Really Mean?
Also: advocacy groups gear up for the Christmas shopping season with politics and compassion.

Tobin Grant | posted 11/24/2009 12:16PM

'A Voice for Sanity'
J. Lee Grady doesn't want your gold. The journalist wants a 'Holy Ghost housecleaning' of the charismatic movement.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 11/23/2009 01:11PM

Modern-Day Mordecai
When he's away from his day job, Charisma editor J. Lee Grady is probably working on a project to empower women and confront abuse.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 11/23/2009 01:06PM

The Next Redesign
Look for Christianity Today's new and improved presence online.

Ted Olsen | posted 11/23/2009 01:43PM

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

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

An Edwards-ian Thanksgiving
In November 1739, Jonathan Edwards preached not freedom from want, but freedom from demons.

Elesha Coffman | posted 11/26/2009 09:45AM

Poll: Will you do something for Thanksgiving with people from your church?

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