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May 27, 2012
Remembering 9/11
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.

We also have topics pages on Islam, Iraq, the War in Iraq, Pakistan, and Christian Soldiers; CT's weblog examined the mainstream media's coverage of 9/11's aftermath.


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Where Was God on 9/11?
Reflections from Ground Zero and beyond.


Now What?
A Christian response to religious terrorism.


Cover Story
The Gospel at Ground Zero
The horrors of 9/11 were not unlike those of Good Friday.
Also: A Cross at the Bookends

Muslim Missions: Then & Now
How a terrorist attack reshaped efforts to reach Muslims.

The CT Forum
How Christian Leaders Have Changed Since 9/11
Pastors, authors, & ministry leaders describe how that day transformed their lives.

The Village Green
Have Muslim-Christian Relations Improved Since 9/11?
Observers weigh in on confronting hate and fear.

Fear and Hate
"In times like this, as in all other times, Christians have a responsibility to love above all else."

Editorials: Blame Game
Seeking mercy is a better response to 9/11 than seeking meaning

The Back Page: Wake-up Call
If September 11 was a divine warning, it's God's people who are being warned

The Back Page: Was Just Wondering…
Twenty questions that nag me after September 11

After the Grave in the Air
"True reconciliation comes not by ignoring justice nor by putting justice first, but by unconditional embrace."

 
News on 9/11 | Reflections on 9/11 | People of 9/11 | The Church and 9/11 | Literature, the Arts, and 9/11 | Preaching Today Sermons on 9/11 | Christian History Articles on 9/11 | Books & Culture articles on 9/11 | Osama bin Laden and the Taliban

News on 9/11

Britain's 9/11?
People started praying to God,' says one survivor. An Islamic scholar says London's Muslims may be disproportionately affected.


Go Figure
Americans continue to give to religious groups following September 11


Benke Suspended for 'Syncretism' after 9/11 Event
Interfaith prayer exposes divisions in LCMS


Widow of September 11 Hero Starts Foundation
Todd M. Beamer fund established to care for children who lost parents on United Flight 93


Readying for Takeoff
According to airport chaplain, travelers don't take flying for granted after September 11.


"With Grief and Anger, the U.S. Mourns its Losses"
A week of official services and impromptu demonstrations follows shocking attacks.


Christians Provide Comfort in the Shadow of Calamity
"Still stunned and reeling, New Yorkers seek support at prayer service"


Communication Troubles Challenge U.S. Church Relief Agencies
"Aid work continues amid atmosphere of shock, fear, and sporatic harrassment."


Shaken Christians Turn to Prayer
"Impromptu services usher in the bereaved by word of mouth, road signs, and e-mail"


Muslims Fear a Backlash
"No matter who is responsible, observers feel a reaction will still be present."


Experts Say Spiritual Roots Will Aid in Coping With Catastrophe
"Pray and connect with others, advise nation's chaplains"


Reflections on 9/11

Inside CT
A Cross at the Bookends
The meaning of 9/11, and the motivation for missions.


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.


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.


Cover Story
The Gospel at Ground Zero
The horrors of 9/11 were not unlike those of Good Friday.


The Back Page: Was Just Wondering…
Twenty questions that nag me after September 11


Quotation Marks
"Comments on Islam, post-9/11 spirituality, and having visions"


Editorials: Blame Game
Seeking mercy is a better response to 9/11 than seeking meaning


The Back Page: Wake-up Call
If September 11 was a divine warning, it's God's people who are being warned


Where Was God on 9/11?
Reflections from Ground Zero and beyond.


Christian History Corner: 'He Does Not War'
"In the Anabaptist tradition, a Christian must never fight back."


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?


Wisdom in a Time of War
What Oswald Chambers and C.S. Lewis teach us about living through the long battle with terrorism


Now What?
A Christian response to religious terrorism.


Opinion Roundup: Was September 11 the Beginning of the End?
Observers say geography and gravity of attacks have led to little prophecy speculation.


The Imagination of Disaster
We thought we were invulnerable. Really?


Taking It Personally
What do we do with all this anger


Quotations to stir heart and mind


When Sin Reigns
An event like this shows us what humans are capable of becoming—both as children of darkness and of light


Fear and Hate
"In times like this, as in all other times, Christians have a responsibility to love above all else."


God's Message in the Language of Events
"In the face of evil, we must focus on keeping our hearts right"



People of 9/11

"Beamer's Faith, Competitive Streak Set Scene for Flight 93 Heroism"
Friends say Wheaton grad's determination made him a hero


"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."


Active Christian on Flight 93 Hailed as a Hero
Wheaton College graduate and others figured out how to do extraordinary things aboard United plane.


Fire Department Chaplain Dies in the Line of Duty
Father Mike is remembered for compassion and always being first on the scene.


Church Mourns 'Father Frank'
Fond memories comfort those who knew retired priest killed in World Trade Center attack.


Illinois Pastor on Fatal Flight
"Jeffrey Mladenik, 43, was involved in workplace ministry, international adoption."



The Church and 9/11

Muslim Missions: Then & Now
How a terrorist attack reshaped efforts to reach Muslims.


Manhattan Ministry a Year Later
"As of September 2002, weddings, counseling, and courage in demand"


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


Easter in an Age of Terror
Living and dying—and living again—after September 11.


September 11: Church Binds 9/11 Wounds with Quick Cash
A New York mission offers aid to those who need it without all the red tape


Flush Fundraisers: Too Much 9/11 Giving
Charities overwhelmed by task of distributing $1.5 billion windfall


Weblog: The First Christmas (After 9/11)
Is George Bush now leader of the religious right?


Economic Slump, Terrorism Jolt Giving
Charities unrelated to September 11 face a difficult year


Remembrance of Terrorist Attack Victims Marks Russian Orthodox Shift
Services commemorate the dead on the 40th day after their death.


"Day of Terror, Day of Grace"
"In the wake of fatal attacks killing thousands, Christians steer America toward prayer, service, and reconciliation."


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.


Orthodox Church Near Ground Zero Hopes to Rise Again
"Members hope to rebuild 169-year-old structure, which stood only 500 feet from the World Trade Center"


Churches Meet Needs at Ground Zero
"Brooklyn pastors and parishioners thank God for survival, but help victims and families cope."


'Is That Thunder?'
"With metal cracking at the World Trade Center, New York pastors cry out to God."


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."


"Churches, Agencies Respond to Attacks"
"Leaders call for prayer, justice, and mercy"


In the Belly of the Beast
"Christians, calling terrorist attack satanically brilliant, minister at epicenter of World Trade disaster"


Church Leaders Around World Deplore 'Unspeakable Horror' of Attack
Christians urged to unite in prayer as they unite in shock and denunciation.


"Nation's Religious Leaders Urge Calm, Pray for Peace"
Churches will maintain prayer vigils for victims and leaders



Literature, the Arts, and 9/11

Jerry Falwell Was Right
God really does judge the nations, new book argues.


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.


Official Presbyterian Publisher Issues 9/11 Conspiracy Book
Process theologian David Ray Griffin is among the most prominent proponents of theory that Bush administration, not Al Qaeda, was behind attacks.


Books & Culture Corner: After the Quake
Bedside reading for the anniversary of 9/11.


Film Forum: Megiddo and Other Make-Believe Disasters
September 11 has spoiled America's appetite for on-screen destruction


Prayer After 9.11.01
"The author of The Prayer of Jabez says now, more than ever, we need to seek God's power."


Shock Waves Tear Through a Shock-Value Industry
How can we think of movies at a time like this?



Preaching Today Sermons on 9/11

The Supremacy of Christ in an Age of Terror
The suffering of our world is caused, and has been cured, by God.


Jesus Wept
God understands and rules over the terror of this world.


How Do We Handle Dangerous People?
Jesus creates the way so that when God destroys evil he doesn't have to destroy you.



Christian History articles on 9/11

9/11, History, and the True Story
Wartime authors J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis help put 9/11 in perspective.


Learning From the Other 9/11
Words kill. So teachers, watch what you say.


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.



Books & Culture articles on 9/11

West Germany's 9/11
A film about the Baader Meinhof Group.


Mixed Message
The testimony of a self-described former terrorist.


The Logic of Terror—and How to Resist It
The first installment in a new series.


9/11, 1857
The Mountain Meadows Massacre


Books of the Week
Who Gets to Define Islam?
The question at the root of 9/11.


Terrorism in Literature
Not just the usual suspects.



Osama bin Laden and the Taliban

Spotlight
The Theology of Osama bin Laden's Death
Christians call for solemn reflection and thanksgiving.


Speaking Out
Engaging the Islamic World After Osama
Living the message of reconciliation in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and everywhere.


Speaking Out
'Do Not Gloat' over Osama bin Laden's Death
Remember how Americans felt after watching the jubilation after September 11?


'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.


Speaking Out
The Death of Osama bin Laden: What Kind of Justice Has Been Done?
The news should again remind us of the difference between the City of Man and the City of God.


How Should Christians Respond to Osama bin Laden's Death?
Mark Driscoll, Derek Webb, and others comment on the death of Al Qaeda's leader.


'Have You Prayed for bin Laden Today?'
Brother Andrew urges Christians not to 'black list' radical Muslims.


Rethinking Pacifism
Many peace-church leaders, shaken by attacks, reexamine their beliefs


Myths of the Taliban
Misinformation and disinformation abounds. What do we know?


 
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