Christianity Today

November 18, 2002

Volume 46, Number 12

December 9 December 9, 2002
November 18
October 7 October 7, 2002

Rick Warren: Just a regular guy who may be America's most influential pastor.

Cover Story

Cover Story

A Regular Purpose-Driven Guy

Rick Warren’s genius is in helping pastors see the obvious

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”

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”

News

News

The Force Is Not With Them

“Over 100,000 residents of Australia and New Zealand claim their religion is Jedi”

News

Go Figure

What do Americans pray for?

Wire Story

House: No Church Politicking

The Houses of Worship Political Speech Protection Act fails 239-178

News

Entertainment: Jonah has boffo box office.

But Big Idea lays off 30 in ‘heartbreaking’ cuts

Reviews

What Is Hip?

Let’s not kid ourselves that salvation depends on the ability to discuss Austin Powers movies

Review

Seize the Virtue

The Emperor’s Club transcends Dead Poets Society

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

Additional Articles

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