Died: Thomas Oden, Methodist Theologian Who Found Classical Christianity
His contribution to theology: nothing new. And that’s what made him famous.
Back to the Fathers
Every turn in Thomas Oden’s theology took him further left, until he came face to face with Augustine and Wesley.
The Future Lies in the Past
Why evangelicals are connecting with the early church as they move into the 21st century.
Sticking Points
Despite recent rapprochement, evangelicals and Catholics remain far apart on key issues.
The ‘Assumed’ Fate of Jesus’ Mother
Roman Catholics celebrate the Feast of the Assumption on Sunday. What’s up with that?
Evangelicals’ Conflicting Interests in Fighting Persecution
It took more than a concern for human rights to motivate churches’ and ministries’ powerful grassroots.
The <em>Da Vinci</em> Rejects
What other publishers could have done to respond to Dan Brown’s bestseller.
There’s Something About Mary
Beliefs about Jesus’ virgin mother vary between Christians of the early church, Roman Catholics, and modern-day Protestants, but this model of total trustful devotion has lessons to teach all Christians.
Four Killed in Congo Christian Concert Crush
Harvard’s Christian groups charged with discrimination, and many other stories from online sources around the world
Let Us Be Thankful
What are Christian thought leaders thankful for this year?