About This Issue: April 24, 1964

How do reason and experience enter into the concept of Christian faith? What place did they hold in Wesley’s theology? Professor Lawson’s article beginning on the opposite page discusses these and related questions.

A liberal minister offers a frank analysis of the failures and inconsistencies of liberal theology (page 5). See also the editorial, “Liberalism’s Time of ‘Turning Away’ ” (page 27).

Professor Francisco discusses Genesis 9:18–29 in relation to racial segregation (page 8).… Chaplain Bray speaks out of extensive experience with teen-agers in calling for a different approach to the problem of juvenile delinquency.

Our lead news feature previews the major religious exhibits at the New York World’s Fair, which opens this week.

Also in this issue

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.

Our Latest

Jan Karon Looks Back on 89 Years of God’s Faithfulness

The author of the Mitford Years series married at 14, protested segregation, and wrote her first book at 57.

The Year of the Evangelical

America prepared for a bicentennial, and religious identity dominated the presidential campaign.

Review

Decoding the Supreme Court

Three books to read this month on politics and public life.

The Bulletin

Cost of Iran War, Quiet Southern Border, and Anglican Church Split

Mike Cosper, Clarissa Moll, Russell Moore

The financial and moral toll of war, immigration slows but ministry continues, and why denominations split.

Q&A: Eric Mason on Ministering to Men and Witnessing in Politics

Interview by Benjamin Watson

The Philadelphia-based pastor discusses how the church can engage Black men and have a biblical approach to government.

Review

‘The Secret Agent’ Explores Memory and Authoritarianism in Brazil

Mariana Albuquerque

The Oscar-nominated film reminds viewers to learn from the past—and to share our stories with the next generation.

The Just Life with Benjamin Watson

Michel Lusakueno: Why the World Can’t Ignore Congo

Exploring the sobering connection between modern convenience and human suffering.

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