Editor’s Note from July 16, 1976

The stark reality of food shortages, waste, and overconsumption by the affluent is reflected in this issue. As our writers make clear, there are no easy solutions. The totalitarianisms of the left or the right provide no real hope, though nation after nation has succumbed to their siren calls. We Christians are to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth.

David E. Kucharsky is now Senior Editor of CHRISTIANITY TODAY. He has been with us almost from the beginning, since 1958. He will be working on special projects. Kudos to this devoted servant of God.

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 July 16, 1976

The Revolution: Christian In Spite of Itself

Southern Presbyterians: Changing Patterns

Arthur H. Matthews

Southern Baptists: Platform for Presidents

Edward E. Plowman

Book Briefs: July 16, 1976

Minister’s Workshop: ‘I Thought You Ought to Know …’

Who Troubles Israel?

Editorial

Sacrificial Living, Sacrificial Giving

Eutychus and His Kin: July 16, 1976

Hunger: Twenty Easy Questions, No Easy Answers

Mischief by Statute: How We Oppress the Poor

Ronald J. Sider

A Case Against Waste and Other Excesses

Stanley C. Baldwin

The Bible on Hunger—A Source of Discomfort?

Mary Moody Emerson And the One That Got Away

Our Latest

American Christians and local Muslims eating lunch together in Oman.

Evangelism Isn’t Allowed in Oman. Sharing Is.

A Christian-led interfaith group helps both Muslims and Christians explain the value of their faith.

Surgeons operate in a pediatric ward in Benin.

News

Good News About Christian Hospitals in Africa

Study author praises staff members who “stay where their presence matters most.”

The Bulletin

Hostages Come Home

Mike Cosper, Clarissa Moll

Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners released as part of a peace deal brokered by President Trump.

A Pentecostal congregation at Ostoja Church in Opole, Poland.

News

Ukrainian Refugees Brought Revival to a Polish Church

The arrivals that transformed one congregation overnight stand to have long-lasting effects on mission in Europe.

An ‘Arise to Christ’ worship gathering.

Teaching Sunday School on Philippines’ Witchcraft Island

Esther Shin Chuang in Siquijor, Philippines

Doris Lantoria grew up on Siquijor island. Now she’s back to tell its youth about Jesus.

A mom and her child and a bright glow.

Children Are Born Believers

Research shows that kids are naturally attuned for belief in God. We adults could learn from that.

Green plants on a fiery background.

Fighting Fire with Plants

Vegetative buffers taught me how to better respond to issues that so often divide us.

lit candle and star background

Being Human

Brian Heasley & Carla Harding: Prayer That Heals Divides and Other Lessons from Northern Ireland’s Troubles

How much impact can prayer have on the biggest divides?