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November 15 1999, 1999
Volume 43, Number 13
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Hymns on MTV
Combining mainstream appeal with spiritual depth, Jars of Clay is shaking up Contemporary Christian Music.
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America Legislates for the World! ' Part 1
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America Legislates for the World! ' Part 2
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Letters to the Editor
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outhern Baptists defend new outreach effort.
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Methodists Freeze NCC Funding
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Oregon: From Cult Site to Teen Camp
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Intelligent Design: Searching for a Blueprint
Discovery Institute reshapes the orgins debate.
Vatican Amends Indulgences Doctrine
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