Collected below includes Christianity Today's coverage of September 11, 2001, and subsequent developments. Related sermons, articles, and book reviews from our sister publications Preaching Today, Christian History, and Books & Culture are also listed.
Britain's 9/11? People started praying to God,' says one survivor. An Islamic scholar says London's Muslims may be disproportionately affected. by Anthony McRoy | July 7, 2005
Go Figure Americans continue to give to religious groups following September 11 Ted Olsen | August 5, 2002
Shaken Christians Turn to Prayer "Impromptu services usher in the bereaved by word of mouth, road signs, and e-mail" LaTonya Taylor | September 1, 2001
Muslims Fear a Backlash "No matter who is responsible, observers feel a reaction will still be present." Art Moore | September 1, 2001
Inside CT A Cross at the Bookends The meaning of 9/11, and the motivation for missions. Mark Galli | September 9, 2011
The Village Green Have Muslim-Christian Relations Improved Since 9/11? Observers weigh in on how interactions between the two religions have changed in recent years. Rick Love, Carl Moeller, and Jason Micheli | September 6, 2011
The CT Forum How Christian Leaders Have Changed Since 9/11 Pastors, authors, & ministry leaders describe how that fateful day transformed their lives and ministries. September 7, 2011
Cover Story The Gospel at Ground Zero The horrors of 9/11 were not unlike those of Good Friday. Russell D. Moore | September 9, 2011
Judgment Day God promised that calamity would follow disobedience. So why are we quick to dismiss it as a reason for the September 11 attacks? Frederica Mathewes-Green | September 1, 2001
Wisdom in a Time of War What Oswald Chambers and C.S. Lewis teach us about living through the long battle with terrorism J.I. Packer | January 7, 2002
Now What? A Christian response to religious terrorism. Mark Galli | September 1, 2001
When Sin Reigns An event like this shows us what humans are capable of becoming—both as children of darkness and of light Darrell L. Bock | September 1, 2001
Fear and Hate "In times like this, as in all other times, Christians have a responsibility to love above all else." September 1, 2001
"Where I Minister, Grace Abounds Over Sin" "At Ground Zero, a New York pastor strives to be a symbol that God is present and available." Rev. Richard Del Rio as told to Tony Carnes | September 1, 2001
Church Mourns 'Father Frank' Fond memories comfort those who knew retired priest killed in World Trade Center attack. LaTonya Taylor | September 1, 2001
Illinois Pastor on Fatal Flight "Jeffrey Mladenik, 43, was involved in workplace ministry, international adoption." LaTonya Taylor | September 1, 2001
The Church and 9/11
Muslim Missions: Then & Now How a terrorist attack reshaped efforts to reach Muslims. J. Dudley Woodberry | September 8, 2011
Manhattan Ministry a Year Later "As of September 2002, weddings, counseling, and courage in demand" Tony Carnes | November 18, 2002
Weblog: Rival 9/11 Remembrances in Houston Suburb News expected in Anglican dispute, another Christian sentenced in Pakistan, and other stories from online sources from around the world Todd Hertz | July 1, 2002
Easter in an Age of Terror Living and dying—and living again—after September 11. M. Craig Barnes | April 1, 2002
"Day of Terror, Day of Grace" "In the wake of fatal attacks killing thousands, Christians steer America toward prayer, service, and reconciliation." Tony Carnes | September 1, 2001
Volunteers Bring Glad Tidings to Ground Zero Church located 2.5 miles from World Trade Center feels God has used [us] because of where we are. LaTonya Taylor | September 1, 2001
Churches Meet Needs at Ground Zero "Brooklyn pastors and parishioners thank God for survival, but help victims and families cope." LaTonya Taylor | September 1, 2001
'Is That Thunder?' "With metal cracking at the World Trade Center, New York pastors cry out to God." Tony Carnes | September 1, 2001
A Wake-Up Call to Become Global Christians "The deadly attacks on America will provoke many responses, but Christians are commanded to love our neighbors." Miriam Adeney | September 1, 2001
In the Belly of the Beast "Christians, calling terrorist attack satanically brilliant, minister at epicenter of World Trade disaster" Tony Carnes | September 1, 2001
Jerry Falwell Was Right God really does judge the nations, new book argues. Stephen H. Webb | August 29, 2007
9/11 at the Cineplex The effects of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have been influencing films ever since—and not just the movies that are specifically about that terrible, tragic day. by Brett McCracken | August 15, 2006
Love Amidst the Brokenness The fall of Rome was the 9/11 of the ancient world; Alaric, its Osama bin Laden. As the "eternal city" crumbled, Augustine of Hippo pointed Christians to the City of God—the eternal church on pilgrimage through a world that is not our home. Timothy George | April 1, 2007
Books & Culture articles on 9/11
West Germany's 9/11 A film about the Baader Meinhof Group. Paul A. Cantor | June 28, 2010
Mixed Message The testimony of a self-described former terrorist. Doug Howard | April 23, 2010
Speaking Out Engaging the Islamic World After Osama Living the message of reconciliation in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and everywhere. Chris Seiple | May 3, 2011
'Do Not Gloat' vs. 'Joy to the Righteous' The verses most quoted on Twitter and Facebook after the news of the death of Osama bin Laden. Stephen Smith | May 2, 2011
Rethinking Pacifism Many peace-church leaders, shaken by attacks, reexamine their beliefs Chuck Fager | December 3, 2001
Myths of the Taliban Misinformation and disinformation abounds. What do we know? John Wilson | September 1, 2001
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