The Weekly Newsletter of Christianity Today International
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
With campaigns for the 2008 election now in full swing, this week we're featuring an informative interview with Paul Kengor, author of God and Hillary Clinton, on Clinton's religious beliefs and the impact they may have on her campaign. Then read an excerpt from Kengor's book to learn about the biggest Christian influence in Clinton's youth.
We've also selected a number of helpful articles on Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee who have both received attention from the press for their strong religious backgrounds. We hope these will help you make an informed decision as you prepare for the upcoming election.
And as always, be sure to check out the rest of this week's featured articles in the right-hand column of this newsletter and on ChristianityToday.com.
Kim Tobey, Newsletter Editor
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What Does Hillary Believe?
She is lockstep with the United Methodist Church on almost all issues, says Paul Kengor, author of God and Hillary Clinton.
Interview by Rob Moll
Why did you choose to write about Hillary?
I wanted to show the Religious Left, and I knew that Hillary would be running for President. Click to continue.
EXCERPT
Hillary's Spiritual Formation
Sen. Clinton's youth group leader was one of her early influences toward social activism.
By Paul Kengor, excerpted and adapted from God and Hillary Clinton: A Spiritual Life.
For much of Hillary's youth, [her father] Hugh was the only male influence on her life that had any real bearing. Her views, her political ideas, her religion—all this was filtered through Hugh, as he helped shape her sense of the world and her sense of self. But all that changed dramatically when she was thirteen, and the Reverend Don Jones, a Methodist minister, entered her life. Click to continue.
What Evangelicals Heard in Romney's 'Faith in America' Speech
What the candidate said will largely be welcomed. But questions remain about what wasn't.
By David Neff
Huckabee on Why His Poll Numbers are Surging
"There's only one explanation for it, and it's not a human one."
By Ted Olsen
Faith-Talk Surprise
Presidential candidates deviate from the usual religious scripts.
By Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra
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Fear Not the Compass
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Many Christians are concerned about the upcoming release of The Golden Compass. Here's some good advice for how we might respond to it all.
The Chronicles of Atheism
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When The Golden Compass hits theaters this month, many will be introduced to the works of Philip Pullman, a writer who detests C.S. Lewis's fantasy world.
The Invasion of God
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The so-called Christmas wars are much larger than we imagine.
Review: The Golden Compass
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The first movie based on Philip Pullman's controversial fantasy trilogy is spectacular but a little rushed—and it leaves many of the book's anti-religious themes intact.
Do They Know It's Hanukkah?
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There's more than one "happy holiday" for Christians this season.
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The Rowandale church band was meeting for their Christmas service practice. The female pianist, Melanie, was getting more and more flustered as she flipped through her music. Finally, she exclaimed to the other five male band members, "I can't find 'Good Christian Men'!" To which the drummer quipped, "You have a choice of five right here."
—Cheryl Liessens, Winnipeg, Manitoba
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The Song of God's Grace
I never expected God to speak to me about my singleness while I was halfway around the world. But three weeks ago, in a small church situated on a dirt road in the middle of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, he did.
Seven Breaths
We work best when we receive limits.
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Interview: Jars of Yule
Fans have clamored for a Jars of Clay Christmas album for over a decade. Dan Haseltine talks about why it was so long in coming, about going indie, and more.
Reel News: Compass Controversy Drives Book Sales
Debate over new fantasy film and its anti-religious leanings continues; book sales soaring. Plus: New Narnia trailer online; No Country for Old Men honored; Bella becomes "rallying point"; and more.
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Should presidential candidates explain their religious beliefs?- Yes. I decide how to vote based on a candidate's religion.
- Yes. Religious beliefs affect policy.
- Only to straighten out the record if they have been misrepresented.
- No. It distracts from more pertinent issues.
- No. Religious beliefs should be kept private, even for presidential candidates.
- Other
Vote here, and see how your answer compares to others'.
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How will you respond to the release of The Golden Compass?- I'm boycotting it: 39%
- I'm preparing for conversations about it, but I probably won't see the movie: 35%
- Other: 16%
- I'll watch it, but I won't take my kids: 5%
- What's the harm? It's just a movie: 5%
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