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Features
Manhattan Ministry a Year Later
“As of September 2002, weddings, counseling, and courage in demand”
Gray Matter and the Soul
What is the difference between the brain and the soul?
The Long View: The Enemy Within
“This Thanksgiving, let us remember our perverseness”
Stephen Carter’s novel
Stephen Carter mixes wry social observations and a densely plotted thriller
Elegy for a 9/11 Hero
“A review of Lisa Beamer’s Let’s Roll!: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage”
Righteous (and Other) Anger
The author of The Enigma of Anger cannot commit to a messiah who doesn’t knock over tables.
Graham’s Current Events
“In his fifth book, Franklin Graham examines why the name of Jesus is controversial”
“Rich, Delighted Christians”
The Good of Affluence aims to give leadership to wealthy Christians moved and troubled by their fortune
Kitsch Watch
None of Frank Bear’s photo-mosaics have attracted as much attention as one of President Bush-composed of pictures of Jesus.
Prostitute Murders Spur Ministry
Vancouver Christians rescue women lost on streets
Keeping Their Heads Down
Vital but dwindling Christians face many pressures
Restricting Faith
New law makes it harder than ever to be non-Orthodox
Option for Alienated Baptist Missionaries
Texans to form ‘flexible’ alternative to the Southern Baptist Convention’s IMB
Aramaic May Disappear in Four Decades
“Only about 400,000 Arab Christians and 20,000 Jews speak the language”
New Study Answers Many Criticisms of White House’s Plans
Hudson Institute’s Fruitful Collaborations underscores the need for hiring freedom
Quenching Worst-Case Scenarios
Maryland Baptists train to rescue their neighbors if terrorists strike again
Civic-Minded and Heavenly Good
How Christians should practice ‘right politics.’
Killing a Pandemic
The church may be best equipped to deal HIV/AIDS a crippling blow
Jesus Freak
“Franklin Graham remains unashamed of the Name, despite public criticism. No generic prayers for him”
2012: A School Odyssey
Baylor strives to go where no Christian university has gone before—in ten years
Faith-Based Fight: White House moves forward with or without Senate.
“White House moves ahead on regulatory, funding fronts”
Nigeria: War-weary Muslims and Christians talk peace.
Shari’ah law divides leaders
Forcing Abortions
“Mandated abortions happen in the U.S., too”
There Goes the Neighborhood
A Florida court allows a Christian church to build in a Spiritualist town
Quotation Marks
“Recent sayings about Islam, faith-based funds, and clergy dress codes”
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The Force Is Not With Them
“Over 100,000 residents of Australia and New Zealand claim their religion is Jedi”
Wire Story
House: No Church Politicking
The Houses of Worship Political Speech Protection Act fails 239-178
Reviews
What Is Hip?
Let’s not kid ourselves that salvation depends on the ability to discuss Austin Powers movies
Review
Hometown Legend
“Based on the story by Jerry Jenkins, film asks whether football is the best measure of worth”
Review
Tribulation Force
Tribulation Force will satisfy those who feel the movies are meant to explicitly preach the gospel
Views
Virtue via Vouchers
The Supreme Court’s recent decision can help prevent more corporate scandals
Guilt Good and Bad
The early warning signs
Desert Springs
Quotations to stir the heart and mind