Cover Story
Cover Story
Harder than Anyone Can Imagine
Four working pastors—Latino, Asian, black, and white—respond to the bracing thesis of United by Faith. A CT forum with Noel Castellanos, Bill Hybels, Soong-Chan Rah, Frank Reid.
Features
The Evangelical Scandal
Ron Sider says the movement is riddled with hypocrisy, and that it’s time for serious change.
U.N.: No Cloning
An equally strong ban, however, is stalled in Congress.
Thinking Straighter
Why the world’s most famous atheist now believes in God.
Finding Heaven
Where is heaven, and how will we experience it before the final resurrection?
Big Dream in Little Rock
What multiracial church looks like in the town formerly infamous for segregation.
Naming the Horror
We must resurrect the language of evil.
Therapeutically Incorrect
Atheist psychiatrist argues that gays can change.
The Hero of Bloodless Reform
An interview with Steven M. Wise
Members of One Another
Iraq’s endangered church looks to Western fellowship for help.
Longing to Be Heard
It’s dangerous and lonely to be an Iraqi Christian—at home or in exile.
The Risks of Regime Change
Middle Eastern Christians might end up more repressed under democracy than under dictators.
Harder than Anyone Can Imagine
Four working pastors—Latino, Asian, black, and white—respond to the bracing thesis of United by Faith.
Ashcroft’s Revenge
Challenge to suicide law gets new life.
Food Fights
State governments increasingly regulate church potlucks.
Healing a Sick Land’
German evangelist bolsters Nigerian reconciliation efforts.
Death Sentence?
Immigration bill could jeopardize asylum seekers, critics say.
Killer Taxes
Missionaries face a choice: Pay up or get out of Kenya.
News
News
Quotation Marks
Recent comments on Bush and gays, the humanity of pre-embryos, and other subjects.
News
Go Figure
Recent stats on teenage doubt, sex abuse settlement sums, and scalping Osteen tickets.
News
Christianity Today News Briefs
Anti-homosexuality free speech, UK cloning, and a UN cloning ban.
Reviews
Jesus’ Guide to Spiritual Formation
The Lord’s modified creed was key for disciples’ growth, author says.
Review
Thou Shalt Not Be Negative
Overly positive thinking and prosperity teaching undermine Joel Osteen’s bestseller.
Bookmarks
Quick reviews of new books.
A Model of Intolerance
The “religious bigot” who brought down slavery.
Views
Compliant but Confused
Unpacking some myths about today’s teens.
Discovering God
Quotations to Stir Heart and Mind.
Verdict that Demands Evidence
It is Darwinists, not Christians, who are stonewalling the facts.