Christianity Today

April, 2006

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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

Grading the Movement

Interview by Madison Trammel and Rob Moll

Three leaders talk frankly about Pentecostalism: the good, the bad, and the unpredictable.

Features

Sweeter Dreams

Isaac Phiri

HIV infections decline in Zimbabwe.

A Demanding Doctor

Tim Stafford

An admiring biography doesn’t smooth out the complications of James Dobson.

Fulfilling God’s Promises

Reviewed by Collin Hansen

The Message of the New Testament shows how Jesus carries out the Old Testament.

The Conservative Humanist

Glenn T. Stanton

Those who are pro-life and pro-family should have no problem being pro-human.

The 40 Best Christian Places to Work

More than 10,000 employees weighed in on their jobs.

How Christianity Shaped the Modern World

Reviewed by Mark Noll

Too often maligned, the faith has contributed much to our culture.

Zimbabwe Nightmare

Isaac Phiri

Christians try to negotiate ministry in southern Africa’s most failed state.

Military Culture War

Sarah Pulliam

Armed services debate prayer ‘in Jesus’ name.’

Calvin’s Battle for Marriage

Reviewed by Mark Noll

Studying Geneva’s sexual reformation has lessons for today.

Wicca’s Charm

Reviewed by Irving Hexham

A Christian journalist seeks to understand the burgeoning pagan religion.

Statistical Illusion

Bob Smietana

New study confirms that we go to church much less than we say.

The Tiger in the Academy

Tim Stafford

Asian Americans populate America’s elite colleges more than ever—and campus ministries even more than that.

Pentecostals: The Sequel

Grant McClung

What will it take for this world phenomenon to stay vibrant for another 100 years?

Stepping to Success

Rob Moll

One reason Randy and Paula White’s Without Walls is one of the country’s fastest-growing congregations.

Profitable Servants

Rob Moll

New mutual fund expands the church-bond market.

Science in Wonderland

John Wilson

Getting some perspective (250 million years’ worth) on the evolution controversy.

God’s Word for Ardent Disciples

CT staff

New study Bibles aim to help three especially committed constituencies.

Musical Messengers of the Word

Reviewed by LaTonya Taylor

Journeying to faith through the work of musicians, artists, and ministers.

Pentecostal Connections

Full Gospel’s forbidden fruit.

Looking After Creation

Acclaimed physicist Sir John Houghton discusses his motives and passion for a cooler world climate.

News

News

Quotation Marks

Recent comments by John Roberts, John Piper, Kelly Clark, and Pat Robertson.

News

Go Figure

Recent stats on evangelical happiness and views on euthanasia, and violent Americans.

Reviews

Bookmarks

Reviewed by Cindy Crosby

A family crisis in a Midwestern town set the stage for Vinita Hampton Wright’s latest novel.

My Dirty Little Former Secret

Dennis Belkofer

God used a movie about gay cowboys to release me from the burden of my past.

Something Old, Something New

Archbishop wants Christians, left and right, to learn from church history.

Views

Furrowed Brows Inc.

The culture war’s biggest casualties may be Christian joy and hope.

Editorial

Cartoon Chaos

A Christianity Today Editorial

Muslims aren’t the only ones guilty of acting out inappropriately.

Appreciate Our Efforts

Augustin Ahimana Murekezi

Don’t patronize or belittle Rwandan Christians committed to progress.

A Velveteen Apologetic

How two creatures dig a rabbit hole in my disbelief.

Classic & Contemporary Excerpts from April 01, 2006

Compiled by Richard A. Kauffman

Quotations to stir heart and mind.

Soothing Ourselves to Death

Should we give people what they want or what they need?

Editorial

Before the Next Sex Scandal

A Christianity Today Editorial

How your church and your pastor may prevent the predictable.

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