July/August
2013
Volume 57, Number 6
![July/August July/August](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/28356.jpg?h=510&w=380)
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The CT archives are a rich treasure of biblical wisdom and insight from our past. Some things we would say differently today, and some stances we've changed. But overall, we're amazed at how relevant so much of this content is. We trust that you'll find it a helpful resource.
Cover Stories
![Gentiles in the Hands of a Genocidal God Gentiles in the Hands of a Genocidal God](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/28314.jpg?h=154&w=220)
We're troubled by God's commands for Israel to wipe out entire peoples. Why we should be encouraged.
Phillip Cary
Features
![The Public Listener The Public Listener](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/28328.jpg?h=154&w=220)
The radio journalist speaks about her faith, vocation, and what most media miss about evangelical Christians.
Interview by Katelyn Beaty
![Redeeming Disaster in Japan Redeeming Disaster in Japan](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/28309.jpg?h=154&w=220)
After Fukushima’s tragedy, God moved church leaders to the disaster-zone frontlines, where they encountered Jesus in fresh ways while serving their neighbors.
Soohwan Park
![A Fresh Encounter with Jesus A Fresh Encounter with Jesus](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/28312.jpg?h=154&w=220)
Scholar Atsuyoshi Fujiwara says Japanese are showing new interest in Christianity.
Timothy C. Morgan
![Beauty From Broken Things Beauty From Broken Things](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/28313.jpg?h=154&w=220)
Japanese create postdisaster Christian community through fellowship, discipleship—and jewelry.
Alanna Foxwell-Barajas
Views
Reviews
![Our Almost National Anthem Our Almost National Anthem](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/28338.jpg?h=154&w=220)
The 'Battle Hymn of the Republic' has marched its way through American history. But does it do justice to Jesus?
Allen C. Guelzo
![Struggling on the Streets Struggling on the Streets](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/28329.jpg?h=154&w=220)
My glimpse into the hopes, anxieties, and regrets of the homeless in Harvard Square.
John Christopher Frame
![Mourning a Daughter's Suicide Mourning a Daughter's Suicide](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/27853.jpg?h=162&w=220)
How family and faith sustained Frank Page as he grieved the loss of his sweet, but troubled, Melissa.
Interview by Matt Reynolds
News
![Booming Churches, Barred Pastors Booming Churches, Barred Pastors](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/28353.jpg?h=154&w=220)
A 2008 crackdown on religious worker visas has left many immigrant churches in the lurch.
John W. Kennedy
![Should Churches Stop Sponsoring Boy Scout Troops? Should Churches Stop Sponsoring Boy Scout Troops?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/28351.jpg?h=154&w=220)
Experts weigh in on whether or not churches should disassociate with the youth organization over its gay-members policy.
Compiled by Ruth Moon