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Christianity Today July 28, 1972

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Eutychus and His Kin: July 28, 1972

Eutychus

Editor's Note from July 28, 1972

Presenting One Way to the Universalist

Purushotman M. Krishna

Why History? A Defense of God’s Revelatory Medium

Arlie J. Hoover

Missions in Retrospect and Prospect

Wilbert R. Shenk

‘… and We Thank Him for Our Food’—Or Do We?

William L. Coleman

Suddenly, a Noise

Book Briefs: July 28, 1972

Editorial

Election Promises: Counting the Cost

The Words of the Word

G. C. Berkouwer

Daily Renewal

L. Nelson Bell

The Coral Ridge Strategy

The Coral Ridge Strategy: First of Two Parts

Full Gospel World Conclave: With Signs and Wonders

Russell Chandler

Symphony—Or Cacophony? Lutherans Play It by Ear

Cheryl A. Forbes

Korean Orphan Appeal: How Long?

Bill Bray

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President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, DC on February 24, 2026.

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Trump’s SOTU Heralded a Revival. The Data Is Mixed.

Harvest Prude in Washington

In a State of the Union focused on immigration and domestic policy, the president’s mention of Christianity was brief and debatable.

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, DC on February 24, 2026.

At SOTU, Trump Overstates and Inflates Presidential Power

Bonnie Kristian

In his State of the Union marking our 250th year, the president honored athletes, veterans, Sage Blair, America—and himself.

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Public Theology Project

What If Aliens Are Real? A Thought Experiment

Russell Moore

I don’t know how likely extraterrestrial life might be. But no matter what, the truth of Christianity will stand.

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Faith Should be Public but Not Performative

Jen Pollock Michel

Christian faith must act on behalf of the most vulnerable, not clutter social media feeds.

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Analysis

First, Honesty. Then, Multiplication Tables.

Carrie McKean in Midland, Texas

We need to know how badly students are failing in math class. Then we must return to the fundamentals.

Security officers stand guard next to a bus carrying freed worshippers at the Government House in Kaduna.

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Mass Kidnappings Leave Nigerian Churches Reeling

Emiene Erameh

Christian leaders fight to draw attention to the abductions by criminal gangs amid government denial.

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Richard Reeves on Why Young Men Are Struggling

What do boys need from fathers, churches, and institutions that they aren’t getting right now?

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The One Kingdom Campaign Spring 2026 Impact Report

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