What do a war movie, a hot air balloon, and a post-apocalyptic father-son love story have in common? They're among 2009's best movies, as chosen by CT critics.

So says Allen Hughes, co-director of The Book of Eli, where the Bible is a central character

Recent statistics on how pastors view Islam, pastors' work hours, poverty, and other topics.

Eve Nunez speaks up for children who cannot speak for themselves.

Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of Jesus, and Simon of Cyrene all appear in legends about eggs turning red.

The practice has led me to believe, erroneously, that thinness is a virtue.

What a not-so-Christian movie says about the goal of the Christian life.

We're tempted to put on a mask, but Lenten ashes tell the truth of our condition.

Indie flick to open in Grand Rapids, MI, and go wider in the weeks ahead

A useful counseling exercise.

In profiling the critic's battle with cancer, Esquire has a great story about a great writer

Charting the world's worst persecutors.

Groups fear impact of Obama administration's PEPFAR stance.