Christianity Today

December, 2005

Volume 49, Number 12

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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

C. S. Lewis Superstar

Bob Smietana, with additional reporting by Rebecca Barnes

How a reserved British intellectual with a checkered pedigree became a rock star for evangelicals.

Features

Silent Night, Merciful Night

James Calvin Schaap

An old, proud actor discovers that Jesus came for elitists, too.

Hope for the Living Dead

Deann Alford

Without corrective surgery, women with fistula injuries become outcasts.

It Takes a Schoolhouse

How one Mexican pastor is transforming his community.

We Know Jack

C.S. Lewis’s impact is about to reach new grounds, but for many of us, Lewis has shaped us from childhood to adulthood.

The Lion, The Witch and The Library

Jerry Root

A guide to the best new books about the man and the myths.

Better Late Than Never

Mark Stricherz

U.S. announces first sanctions following 1998 law.

Churches Split Over Constitution

Loise Mugure in Nairobi, Kenya

Muslim power, social unrest are key issues in the debate.

A Time to Rebuild

James Jewell

Ravaged New Orleans seminary vows to return to urban site.

News

News

Passages

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

News

Go Figure

Recent stats on working parents, divorce, and missions spending.

News

Quotation Marks

Recent comments on boxing, the Qur’an, and public faith.

News

<em>Christianity Today</em> News Briefs

by CT staff

Alaska Christian College defunded, churches to receive federal Katrina aid, persecution in India, church wins suit against Colorado DOT.

Reviews

Sticking Points

Collin Hansen

Despite recent rapprochement, evangelicals and Catholics remain far apart on key issues.

When the Mountains Don’t Move

Professor learns hard lessons in the school of prayer.

Excerpt

Into the Wonder

Alan Jacobs

You won’t understand the genius of C. S. Lewis’s literary criticism, satire, science fiction, and theological essays until you spend time in Narnia.

Bookmarks

Reviewed by Cindy Crosby

Quick reviews of John Paul the Great, Only Human, The Doors of the Sea, and Talking the Walk.

Interview with a Penitent

Cindy Crosby

How Anne Rice moved from fascination with vampires to renewed faith in Christ.

Views

My Soul’s Dark Night

The best of evangelicalism didn’t prepare me for this struggle.

Editorial

Intelligent Church Redesign

A Christianity Today Editorial

It’s a sad but necessary reality that some denominational splits are justified.

Editorial

Dazed by Disasters

A Christianity Today Editorial

We can fight compassion fatigue by planning ahead.

Christmas

Compiled by Richard A. Kauffman

Quotations to stir heart and mind.

It’s Not About Power

A unique and proven strategy for changing society.

If Thy Stomach Offends Thee

Lisa Ann Cockrel

Weight loss for me isn’t about beauty or health.

Editorial

It’s Okay to Be Against Suicide

A Christianity Today Editorial

The temptation to evade moral pronouncements is ever with us.

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