Volume 46, Number 1
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"A church in Norway first held an 88-hour service, and now it wants to sing through the hymnal"
Ted Olsen
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Executive director says belt-tightening was inevitable before church and economic uncertainty
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September 11 terrorist attacks top Christianity Today's list of the year's most influential news stories.
CT Editors and Newswriters
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Western region action would have allowed health insurance for a legally domiciled adult living with an employee
Mark Kellner
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But supporters of open theism say they'll stay in the Evangelical Theological Society despite resolution
David Neff
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The adoption of Islamic law in northern Nigeria has ignited conflict between Christians and Muslims
Obed Minchakpu
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"Local Christians support decision to exit the caste system, but missions hype spoils the event"
Manpreet Singh
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"The Communist country may ease some religious restrictions, but they still want an apolitical church."
Christianity Today Editorial
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"Though Muslims shared allegiance to Muhammad and to the Qur'an, Islam faced division as soon as the prophet died"
James A. Beverley
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What Oswald Chambers and C.S. Lewis teach us about living through the long battle with terrorism
J.I. Packer
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The retiring head of Exodus says gay transformation ministries are more respected and effective than ever
Bob Davies
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Beauty is making a comeback in science and theology. Will it find its place in the lives of believers?
John G. Stackhouse Jr
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He Qi first saw Jesus' face in an old magazine. Now he paints his own images of the biblical story
Douglas LeBlanc
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It's well nigh impossible to hate the warm-hearted Harry Potter. A review of 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.'
Douglas LeBlanc
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"Big screen and small screen features focus on C.S. Lewis, WWII pacifists, and young love"
Douglas LeBlanc