Christianity Today

January 18, 1985

Volume 29, Number 1

February 1, 1985

December 14, 1984

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.

Eutychus and His Kin: January 18, 1985

Editorial

Beyond 1984: An Evangelical Agenda

Kenneth S. Kantzer

A Legacy of Life

An interview with Thomas Elkins by Harold Smith

Physician Thomas Elkins discusses the impact of Baby Doe on abortion, technology, and medicine’s own shifting ethic.

Responses to Elkins

Lewis B. Smedes, Norman B. Bendroth, and Harold 0. J. Brown

CT talked with several individuals to get some of their thinking regarding Baby Doe and his impact on medical and societal ethics and decision making.

The Surgeon General Speaks out on Baby Doe

C. Everett Koop

This baby has taken America by the shoulders and given us a good shake.

The Student’s Calling

Leland Ryken

College should be more than tomorrow’s meal ticket.

Confessions of a Librophliac

Calvin Miller

My dependency is bigger than booksit is print of any kind.

Knowing God in Justice, Love, and Holiness

A. W. Tozer

Mushy ideas about his righteousness spread wrong questions and bad theology.

Election ’84: Some Surprising Winners and Losers

Robert P. Dugan, Jr.

Federal Income Tax Reform Could Harm Charitable Contributions

Colorado Voters Amend the State’s Constitution to Outlaw Public Funding of Abortions

Falwell Wins $200,000 for Emotional Distress in a Suit against Hustler Magazine

Beth Spring

Leader’s Death Gives Rise to Speculation about the Future of His Faith-Healing Sect

Chris Lutes

Terrorist Death Threat Fails to Force Palau out of Peru

John Maust

Political Insurgents Murder Philippine Church Leaders

Sharon E. Mumper

Can States Allow Prayer in Public Schools When Some Citizens Believe It Is Wrong?

Beth Spring

A New Federal Law Leads to Regulations that Protect the Rights of Disabled Newborns

Randy Frame

Maryland Official Challenges a Law that Allows Religious Meetings in High Schools

Trouble on Earth; Peace (?) in Space

Refiner’s Fire: The Movie as Prophet

Paul Leggett

Book Briefs: January 18, 1985

Steve J. Van Der Weele

The Christ of Jangled Nerves

Oswald Chambers

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