Christianity Today

April, 2005

Volume 49, Number 4

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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.

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

Passages

Deaths, promotions, and other items from the religion world.

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.

Editorial

Aliens in Our Midst

Attaining asylum in the land of the free is harder than you’d think.

Editorial

How Serious Are Democrats?

Making abortion rare will take more than words.

Additional Articles

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