Christianity Today

March, 2005

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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

The French Reconnection

Europe’s most secular country rediscovers its Christian roots.

Features

Is It Ever Okay to Pull a Feeding Tube?

An interview with Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity president John Kilner

“The governing ethical criteria are that it’s inappropriate to intend someone’s death.”

Hand-Clapping in a Gothic Nave

Grant Wacker

What Pentecostals and mainliners can learn from each other.

Forgiving the Unrepentant

Answered by R.T. Kendall

Can I forgive those who have betrayed me if they are not repentant?

Islam’s Culture War

Reviewed by J. Dudley Woodberry

Author says Muslims are troubled by our morals more than our politics.

Hospitality Incarnate

Eugene Peterson lives what he teaches.

Spirituality for All the Wrong Reasons

Eugene Peterson talks about lies and illusions that destroy the church.

Churchly Holiness: An Evangelical Response

Even as Jesus loves all human beings, he will judge all human works.

The Twilight of Atheism

by Alister McGrath

Why this once exciting and ‘liberating’ philosophy failed to capture the world’s imagination.

The Colossus of Care

Tim Stafford

World Vision has become an international force—and a partner with the poor.

Imperfect Instrument

Tim Stafford

World Vision’s founder led a tragic and inspiring life.

Vision Minus the Visionary

Robert Benne

Why all Christians have a stake in the recent resignation of Baylor’s president.

The Burden of 2012

Duane Litfin

The real issue at Baylor is the relationship between faith and learning.

The Mystery of Antiquities

Gordon Govier

Ossuary owner charged with forgery.

Adventist Marine Under Fire

Mark Stricherz

Pacifist court-martialed for refusing to pick up his weapon.

No Compromise

Stephen Adams in Colorado Springs

Christian school in Colorado alleges discrimination in voucher program.

Muzzled Speech

Sheryl Henderson Blunt

Christians tried for anti-gay preaching.

Fragile Accord

Deann Alford

History, resentment, and ethnic tension imperil long-term peace in Sudan.

Tsunami Complications

Manpreet Singh in Nagapattinam and Delhi, India

Christians who provide aid held in deep suspicion.

News

News

Televangelists Get Kudos

by Rob Moll

Study: TV preachers don’t talk about money all that much.

News

Go Figure

Recent stats on helping the needy, the tsunami, and religious government officials.

News

<em>Christianity Today</em> News Briefs

By CT staff

The latest on evolution in school, persecution, and other stories.

News

Passages

By CT staff

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

News

LDS ‘Insider’ Suspended

by John W. Kennedy

Author stands by critical book.

Reviews

Bookmarks

Reviewed by Cindy Crosby

Mini-reviews of Gilead: A Novel, The Scandal of the Evangelical Conscience, You’re Not Alone: Healing Through God’s Grace After Abortion, and Beyond Jabez: Expanding Your Borders.

Views

Sticker Shock

When a judge violated the church-state peace treaty.

Global Suspense

The trick of faith is to believe in advance what will only make sense in reverse.

Editorial

Sighs of Relief

A Christianity Today Editorial

Religious prejudice undermines tsunami aid work.

Welcoming the Stranger

Compiled by Richard A. Kauffman

Quotations to Stir Heart and Mind

Editorial

Voting Against Anarchy

A Christianity Today Editorial

The greatest threat to liberty in Iraq is not international terrorism.

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