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Quotation Marks

“There is no presumption that religion … is for the public benefit, even in the case of Christianity or the Church of England.” Britain’s Charity Commission, denying charitable status to the Preston Down Trust of the Plymouth Brethren Church. The Telegraph

“It was like going to a movie that has two different endings.” Stephen Neill, spokesman for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond (Virginia), on the diocese’s requirement that Church of the Holy Apostles stop offering a combined Catholic-Episcopal liturgy for Communion. The Virginian-Pilot

“I feel like church is important …. I think Jesus can help anybody.” Judge Mike Norman, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, on claims that he violated the First Amendment by making church attendance a condition of a 17-year-old’s 10-year probation. The New York Times

“I don’t even like the word cult. It sounds like Dungeons and Dragons or something.” Franklin Graham, on the BGEA’s decision to stop calling Mormonism a cult. “I want to reach people for Christ,” he explained, “and how can I do that if I’m calling them a name?” CNN

“Jesus” The 21st most-common password used for websites. If you’re using it, you’re likely to get hacked. SplashData.com

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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.

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The Hidden History of Insider Movements

Timothy C. Tennant

Cover Story

Worshiping Jesus in the Mosque

Gene Daniels

Cover Story

Why Evangelicals Should Be Thankful for Muslim Insiders

John J. Travis

Cover Story

How Much Muslim Context Is Too Much for the Gospel?

Phil Parshall

The Gospel Hand-Off

Adam and Christine Jeske in Ethiopia

So, Who Hallows God's Name?

My Top 5 Books on Mental Illness

Are You Worshiping the Idol of 'Open Options'?

Barry Cooper

Review

The Sin of a Preacher Man

David Swanson

Catholics and Baptists Together

Testimony

My Train Wreck Conversion

Rosaria Champagne Butterfield

How Can Short-Term Missions Best Advance God's Mission?

Interview by Jeff Haanen

Review

God Repairs the Shattered Glass

Christopher Hall

Election Is for Everyone

Roger Olson

Excerpt

How Should Christians Get Rid of Garbage in their Hearts?

Kyle Idleman

The Zombie Apocalypse

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Fifty Shades of the Good Book

Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra

News

Schools Tussle Over Sex Standards

Ken Walker

The Great Tiny Baby Rescue

Given Deborah, Jael, and Judith, Why Shouldn't Women Serve in Combat?

Owen Strachan, Jan McCormack, and Alan "Blues" Baker

Editorial

Discipleship Is Messy

A Christianity Today Editorial

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How Should Christian Satellite Networks Evangelize Muslims?

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Kenyan Jihadists Target Surprising Recruits: Ex-Christians

Tom Osanjo in Nairobi, Kenya

The 2013 Book Awards

Top 10 News Stories of 2012

Quick Takes

Wilson's Bookmarks

John Wilson

Letters to the Editor

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Interview by Josh Jeter

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Hope for the Gay Undergrad

Allison J. Althoff

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Should Christian Colleges Build Top-Ranked Football Teams?

Compiled by Ruth Moon.

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Go Figure

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Gleanings

Change to Believe In

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