About This Issue: October 11, 1963

The opening of the Vatican Council’s second session is prodding many Protestant thinkers to review Roman Catholic history and theology. Several essays in this pre-Reformation Day issue point to the relevance of such recollections.

Twenty-five religious scholars contribute to the news department’s annual symposium.CHRISTIANITY TODAYpolls participants on a significant question, and tries to hold the answers to fifty words. For the results, see page 30.

Dr. Frank E. Gaebelein’s timely arrival as co-editor coincides with the beginning of Editor Carl F. H. Henry’s sabbatical leave. Dr. Henry and his wife fly to Lisbon October 13, spend six weeks in Africa, visit the Holy Land at Christmas, and then proceed to Europe, returning in mid-summer.

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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.

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Public Theology Project

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Russell Moore on the mid-level choices that perplex us.

Let the Little Children Hang with Church Grandmas

In our age-segregated society, I’m grateful for the elder saints who counsel and invest in my children.

The Russell Moore Show

McKay Coppins on the Hidden Dangers of Online Sports Gambling

McKay Coppins spent one year and $10,000 of The Atlantic’s money to find out the truth about sports betting.

Quashing Political Violence Requires We Tame Our Tongues

The manifesto of the WHCD shooting suspect was biblically superficial and wrong. It was also unsettlingly familiar.

Review

God Didn’t Make a Zero-Sum World

Ian Shapiro argues that democracy depends on spreading the wealth. But Christians are equipped to live in love, not fear.

The Bulletin

Trust in Higher Ed, Marijuana Status, NFL Draft, and West Bank Violence

Public confidence in universities, medical marijuana risk, NFL draft picks, and understanding the Israeli settler movement.

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Competence Is Deeper Than Confidence

David Thomas

An excerpt from Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience.

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