Editor’s Note from April 09, 1976

The resurrection of Jesus is forever tied to the Cross of Calvary. In this Easter issue, Thomas Howard and David Wells promise thoughtful, biblical examinations of the meaning of the Cross.

George Knight’s essay is an exegetical study of the biblical data relating to one of the most widely discussed topics of the day: What is the role of women in the Christian faith and church? Letter writers take heed: this may offer you a golden opportunity.

Part two of David Haddon’s piece on Transcendental Meditation shows clearly that T.M. is a religion masquerading as a non-religion. If schools want to teach it, let it be taught under its proper identity—as a cult.

Happy Easter to all our readers. Jesus is risen!

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.

Christianity Today April 9, 1976

Race Relations in Britain

Reconciling the Charismatics

Vinson Synan

Spiritual Boom in Bogota

Edward E. Plowman

Book Briefs: April 9, 1976

Signs of Evangelical Disunity

Editorial

Traditions that Teach the Truth

Doors

Eutychus and His Kin: April 9, 1976

Thomas Merton: Abiding in Christ

Transcendental Meditation Challenges the Church

David Haddon

Male and Female Related He Them

George W. Knight III

The Cross in Modern Thought

The Image of the Cross

Our Latest

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Review

They May Forget Your Sermons, but They’ll Remember This

Reuben Bredenhof’s new book encourages pastors to focus on small acts of faithfulness.

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Analysis

The Many Factors of America’s Math Problem

Carrie McKean in Midland, Texas

Ubiquitous screens, classroom chaos, a dearth of qualified teachers: The reasons our children are struggling in math class are multitude.

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News

Four Years into the War, Life Goes on for Ukrainians

Even as Moscow weaponizes winter, locals attend church conferences, go sledding, and plan celebrations.

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A Russian Drone Killed My Brother. Is the World Tired of Our Suffering?

Taras Dyatlik

On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a Ukrainian theologian meditates on self-interested calls for a comfortable peace.

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Excerpt

Parents of Prodigals Can Trust God is Good

Cameron Shaffer

An excerpt from Cameron Shaffer’s Keeping Kids Christian.

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The Bulletin

The Bulletin Goes to Nashville!

Sho Baraka, Mike Cosper, Clarissa Moll, Russell Moore

In Music City, Russell, Mike, Sho, and Clarissa talk about creativity, vocation, and AI.

Somang Correctional Institution

Worship, Bible Studies, and Restoration in South Korea’s Nonprofit Prison

Jennifer Park in Yeoju, South Korea

Somang Prison, the only private and Christian-run penitentiary in Asia, seeks to treat inmates with dignity—and it sees results.

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Being Human

Steve & Lisa Cuss: “What Percent of God’s Image Is in That Person?” with Clarissa Moll, Zach Windahl, & Andrew Arndt

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