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“The general public would be subjected to this unwanted intrusion of the petitioners’ religious beliefs.” Philip Straniere, a New York civil court judge, denying a Nigerian American couple’s request to change their last name from Nwadiuko to ChristIsKing. Straniere also said it was “troubling” that the couple changed the name of “impressionable, dependent minors” (their children) to Rejoice and JesusIsLord. ReligionClause

“We could not convince [Europe and the United States] …. I know this will never happen.” Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, secretary general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, on reports that the group of 57 nations would resume its United Nations campaign for a global blasphemy ban. Reuters

“As Christ has instituted the Lord’s Supper in two sacramental actions, the communicants are to eat the bread and drink the cup in separate actions.” The Presbyterian Church of America’s Blue Ridge Presbytery, in a 26-24-1 vote to ban Communion by intinction. The Aquila Report

“I did not have any idea that it is seen as wrong in Christian circles to be engaged prior to being divorced even though separated.” Dinesh D’Souza, Christian apologist, anti-Obama filmmaker, and president (until his October 18 resignation) of The King’s College. D’Souza denied published reports that he was having an affair with his fiancée while still legally married. Christianity Today Online

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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.

Cover Story

Incredible Journeys: What to Make of Visits to Heaven

My Top 5 Books on Israel & Palestine

Review

Rest Works

This American Christian Life

Do American Christians Need the Message of Grace or a Call to Holiness?

Excerpt

Why Everyone Needs Theology

Why Jonathan Bock Wants More Christians in the Arts

The Relentless Passion of Francis Chan

News

African Pastors Lead Crusade for Circumcision

Review

Home Away from Home

Genocide in Shades of Pink

Why 'Mere Christianity' Should Have Bombed

Three Is the Loveliest Number

Misreading the Magnificat

Created to Make Homes

News

Should Churches Discourage Belief in Santa Claus?

Breast-feeding in the Back Pew

Editorial

Subverting the Taliban

The End of Nominal Protestantism

Was the Real St. Nick Better than Santa Claus?

News

State-Sponsored Pilgrimages Under Review in Nigeria

News

Exodus International Fragments Over Focus

News

After D'Souza's Departure, The King's College Seeks Doctrine Over Politics

Team of Champions

Review

The White Umbrella

Review

The Terrible Speed of Mercy

Review

Brigham Young

A Veggie Good Time

Wilson's Bookmarks

Letters to the Editor

News

Go Figure

News

Gleanings

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Safety Shouldn’t Come First

A theologian questions our habit of elevating this goal above all others.

What Would Lecrae Do?

Why Kendrick Lamar’s question matters.

No More Sundays on the Couch

COVID got us used to staying home. But it’s the work of God’s people to lift up the name of Christ and receive God’s Word—together.

Public Theology Project

A Hurricane Doesn’t Tell Us Who to Hate

What natural disasters reveal about God and neighbor.

The Russell Moore Show

Belief, Experience, and Expectations of God

Steve Cuss talks about finding peace in the tensions of our faith.

Review

The Bible Contains Discrepancies. That Doesn’t Make It Untrustworthy.

Scholar Michael Licona makes the case for a “flexible inerrancy.”

News

The Gettys’ Modern Hymn Movement Has Theological Pull

Yet even at their annual worship conference, there’s room for multiple styles of music to declare the stories of the Bible.

Be Afraid

Be Afraid Bonus Episode 2: Mac Brandt

Mac Brandt discusses horror, race, and playing the bad guy.

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