Christianity Today

November 15, 1999

Volume 43, Number 13

December 6 December 6, 1999
November 15
October 25 October 25, 1999

Hymns on MTV: Christian music has traveled a long way from the pages of the Bay Psalm Book to the charts of Billboard magazine. Now Jars of Clay is shaking up Contemporary Christian Music.

Cover Story

Cover Story

Hymns on MTV

by Randall Balmer

Combining mainstream appeal with spiritual depth, Jars of Clay is shaking up Contemporary Christian Music.

Features

Jar Boys Meet Sgt. Pepper

Randall Balmer

If I Left the Zoo is even more daring than Jar’s first two recordings.

The Business of the Kingdom

Tim Stafford

Management guru Peter Drucker thinks the future of America is in the hands of churches.

God on the Gridiron

Mark A. Kellner

Should there be a wall of separation between the church and football?

The Battle for the Inclusive Bible

John G. Stackhouse, Jr.

Conflicts over “gender-neutral” versions are not really about translation issues.

Running with Jonah

Do we really want to be closer to God?

The Movie Missionary

Matt Donnelly

David Bruce uses film reviews to introduce Web surfers to Jesus.

Are Christians Required to Tithe?

D. A. Carson

We should be careful not to isolate the tithe from broader demands of generosity and social justice.

Who Do Artists Say That I Am?

Karen L. Mulder

The many faces of Jesus go on tour—and online.

Take Ten Commandments and Call Me in the Morning

by Archibald D. Hart

How religion makes us healthy.

New and Noteworthy: Theology

Recent and important releases that will shape evangelical thought

Conservatives Voice Support for Bauer

Jody Veenker

Conservatives Voice Support for Bauer

An Education with a Backbeat

Yvi Martin in Greenville

Vatican Amends Indulgences Doctrine

Jody Veenker

Vatican Amends Indulgences Doctrine

70 Christians Arrested While at Church

Compas Direct News Service

Neopaganism’s Bewitching Charms

Loren Wilkinson

The movement rejects Christianity, but we may discover surprising openings for the gospel.

Shopping for the Real Me, Part 1 of 3

Lee Knapp

Why nothing ever quite fits right.

Shopping for the Real Me, Part 2 of 3

Lee Knapp

Why nothing ever quite fits right.

Shopping for the Real Me, Part 3 of 3

Lee Knapp

Why nothing ever quite fits right.

NCC to Undergo Major Restructuring to Solve Financial Woes

Jerry L. Van Marter

Newly elected secretary faces an organization with a $4 million shortfall

New Laws Protect Homosexuals

New Laws Protecting Homosexuals

Why I Hate The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc

Ronald F. Maxwell

Ron Maxwell, director of Gettysburg and an upcoming Joan of Arc film (tentatively titled The Virgin Warrior) lets loose on his competition.

1984 50 Years Later

John Wilson

Stop the spinning, I’m getting dizzy.

NCC Celebrates 50 Years of American Ecumenism

Jerry L. VanMarter, Ecumenical News International, in Cleveland

Hindus Protest Papal Visit to India

Fundamentalists accuse Christians of ‘forced conversions’

Open-Door Policy Part 3

Sarah E. Hinlicky and Lauren F. Winner

Gary Bauer’s office problems signal a problem in our Christian understanding of both sex and work.

The Greatest Pokemon Match Ever: Pikachu vs. God at the Cineplex

Steve Lansingh

What Christian film critics are saying about this week’s top movies.

Smile God Loves You!

Steve Lansingh

Kevin Smith’s Dogma isn’t just nonblasphemous, it is a presentation of Christianity to an unreached people group.

The Messenger: A Story of Joan of Arc

Peter T. Chattaway

Luc Besson’s new film isn’t nearly as good as the true story, nor is his Joan truly a messenger.

Feed the Children Battles Controversy

Jody Veenker

Relief organization seeks credibility rehabilitation after newspaper investigation.

Amassed Media: Hooray for Holywood

A continuing look at important issuances from the Christian and mainstream press.

Turkmen Authorities Fine Release Baptist Pastor

Felix Corley, Compass Direct

After 12-Day Imprisonment, Tashov is Fined a Month’s Salary.

Sydney’s Archbishop Overrules Decision to Allow Lay Presidency

Jeannie Zakharov Ecumenical News International, in Sydney

Violence Mars Bonnke’s Revival

Odhiambo Okite

Sixteen Nigerians die during opening rally

America Legislates for the World! ‘ Part 1

Hazem Abdou

Muslims respond to the U.S. State Department report on religious freedom

America Legislates for the World! ‘ Part 2

Dr. Hassan Abu Talib

Muslims respond to the U.S. State Department report on religious freedom.

Apologetics’ Missing Links

Matt Donnelly

Why Christian apologetics sites on the Web have a postmodern-sized blind spot

Letters to the Editor

Readers respond to Gary Bauer’s workplace rules, the Inclusive Bible, and other ChristianityToday.com topics

Haunted by the Style Czarina

Michael G. Maudlin, Managing Editor.

Evangelism: To the Jew First?

Keith Hinson.

outhern Baptists defend new outreach effort.

Sudan Oil Exports Draw Protests

Debra Fieguth.

Christians urge divestment from Canadian company.

Oregon: From Cult Site to Teen Camp

by Art Moore.

Anything that can go right will, Young Life discovers

Intelligent Design: Searching for a Blueprint

Tony Carnes in New York City.

Discovery Institute reshapes the orgins debate.

Editorial

The Wall’s Long Shadow

Is there life after Communism in Eastern Europe?

Editorial

Our Unoriginal Sin

Engaging pop culture means more than imitation.

Views

Scouts’ Dishonor

The judge told the Scouts just what their oath meant—and didn’t mean.

Additional Articles

Wire Story

Christians Protest Proposed Mosque

Religion News Service

Nazareth Churches shut down for two days in show of disapproval

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