Christianity Today

September, 2005

Volume 49, Number 9

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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 New Monasticism

A fresh crop of Christian communities is blossoming in blighted urban settings all over America.

Features

Impractical Christianity

Faith really begins to make a difference when it stops ‘working.’

Helping Afghanistan One Cupcake at a Time

Why a Christian couple trains Kabul’s women to bake, cook, and keep house for Westerners.

The Politics of the People of God

The Church has a unique role to play in our politicized culture.

A More Demanding Faith

Christian history is full of attempts to lead a more radical faith.

The Holy and the Ivy

Intellectual skepticism persists in the Ivy League. Thankfully, so does a vibrant Christian faith.

High-Tech Circuit Riders

Satellite churches are discovering a new way to grow the body of Christ.

Subverting Dignity

Nina Shea on the greatest threat to human freedom today.

The Daniel of Religious Rights

Nina Shea is not someone to tangle with. And the persecuted are mighty glad.

Come, Lord Jesus—But Not Too Soon

Why it’s hard to be heavenly minded.

The $1 Billion Handoff

Sir John Templeton’s born-again son takes control of the famous foundation—but there are strings attached.

Christians Raise Ministry Profile

Celebration 2005′ offers service as low-key witness.

Connecticut Six’ Battle Heats Up

Bishop removes priest, changes dissenting church’s locks.

I Now Pronounce You Husband and Husband

Homosexual marriage now legal; pressure feared.

News

News

<em>Christianity Today</em> News Briefs

Recent developments at Christian organizations.

News

Go Figure

Recent stats on religious expression, public displays, and marriage.

News

Quotation Marks

Recent quotes from Eric Rudolph, J.K. Rowling, the Pope, and Tammy Faye.

News

Passages

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

Reviews

Bookmarks

Quick reviews of Life@Work, The Power of Hospitality, Sex, Lies, and the Media, and When You’re Facing the Empty Nest.

Views

Editorial

Neighbor Love Inc.

Christians in business have an honored place in God’s plan.

The Court’s Uncertain Trumpet

Unprincipled Commandments rulings leave a nation guessing.

God Behind Barbed Wire

How a Nazi-soldier-turned-theologian found hope.

Abolishing Abstinence

Telling underage kids not to have sex is surprisingly controversial.

Editorial

Neighbor Love Inc.

Christians in business have an honored place in God’s plan.

Editorial

End Extreme Poverty in 2005?

No way. But we can still do something significant.

Additional Articles

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