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'Wrath of God' Keeps Popular Worship Song Out of 10,000-Plus Churches
(UPDATED) The hymn's controversial lyrics are now making waves among Southern Baptists.
After Turning Theological, Christian Hip-Hop Turns Critical
What Shai Linne's takedown of Joyce Meyers suggests about Reformed rap.
Audio Adrenaline to the Max
Er, actually, it's Kevin Max to a newly re-formed Audio A. Rock on.
Religious mystique endures
Bob Dylan "still points us toward that vague Other," says author.
Reformed Rap and Hip-Hop
Christian genre pioneers are taking their cues from Calvinist leaders.
Importing Peace
New Christian festival aspires to be like Greenbelt, reaching gays and other groups.
Away With 'Away in the Manger'?
Should churches ban carols with questionable theology?
Christian Radio: It's a Man's World
Forty-eight of the top 50 Christian songs in the last decade were by males, a figure primarily determined by women who listen to Christian radio. Why don't they want to hear their female peers on the air?
Radio, Retail React to Knapp
Response has been mixed in the wake of singer's revelation that she's gay.
Jennifer Knapp the Person and Jennifer Knapp the Debate
Reaction to the singer's coming out from Denny Burk, Matthew Lee Anderson, Joe Carter, and Francis Beckwith
Sprinkle Playing Fair
Band's new album to follow in footsteps of solo and production career. Plus: Mambazo returns to America; Katy Perry getting married; and more.
U2 Tops 2009 Tour
Irish rockers could top 2010 too, as new shows are already selling out. Plus: Brickman on PBS; Carman gets personal; Family Force 5's 2010 preview; and more.
Big Tour for Casting Crowns
Lead singer also adapting book for youth audiences. Plus: Matthew West earns top tune of 2009; Mercy Me's decade milestone; Hanson album by album and more.
Who Owns Your Christmas Carols?
No, Kim Hill didn't write 'O Holy Night.' But she holds a copyright for it.
TobyMac Is Back
Artist readies fourth solo CD. Plus: Flyleaf No. 1 at Yahoo; Dylan's royalties distributed to charities; Furler switches from singer to painter; and more.
3 Grammy Noms for 3D; BeBe Cleared
Band earns three nominations. Plus: BeBe Winans cleared of assault charges against ex-wife; Family Force 5 member falls ill; Switchfoot on TV twice; and more.
Casting Crowns Sets Sales Record
Band sells almost 170,000 for highest street week stats in Christian music history. Plus: Patty Griffin's gospel debut; Pillar frontman pens book; and more.
GMA Still Alive and Kicking
Bailout enough to keep organization operating annual events. Plus: Skillet goes gold; Keaggy for the holidays; Daughtry gives back; and more.
Da' T.R.U.T.H. Steps Down
Confesses "moral indiscretion," takes sabbatical. Plus: Bluetree takes a stand again sexual exploitation; Lennox scores peace prize; new MxPx EP; and more.
A Different Kind of Neighbor
Derek Webb and Sandra McCracken embrace the streets of inner-city Nashville.

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A Theologian’s Vision of ‘Peasant’ Politics Is Surprisingly Lordly in Scope
A Theologian’s Vision of ‘Peasant’ Politics Is Surprisingly Lordly in Scope
Ephraim Radner’s “narrow” concern for protecting the mundane goods of earthly life isn’t so narrow after all.

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