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Daniel Silliman
Daniel Silliman is senior news editor. He previously worked as a crime reporter outside of Atlanta and earned a doctorate in American studies from the University of Heidelberg, in Germany. He lives in East Tennessee and is the author of Reading Evangelicals, One Lost Soul, and a forthcoming spiritual biography of P. T. Barnum.
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The Nicene Church Disappeared from Nicaea
The creed set the standard for orthodoxy for 1,700 years. But no one professes the faith today in the ancient Turkish town where it was written.
‘No Celebrities Except Jesus’: How Asbury Protected the Revival
While tens of thousands flocked to campus, school officials met in a storage closet to make decisions that would “honor what is happening.”
Ravi Zacharias Hid Hundreds of Pictures of Women, Abuse During Massages, and a Rape Allegation
His ministry, preparing to downsize in the wake of a new investigation, expresses regret for “misplaced trust” in a leader who used his esteem to conceal his sexual misconduct.
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From Outer Space to Rome
In 1962, CT engaged friends and enemies in the Cold War and the Second Vatican Council.
New Frontiers in 1961
CT considered paperback books, the Peace Corps, and the first man in space.
Evangelicals Confront a Revolutionary Age
A Catholic on the campaign trail and the “possibly catastrophic character of what is happening under our eyes” caused deep concern in 1960.
Alvin Plantinga, God’s Philosopher
He made the case that evidence and arguments aren’t necessary for rational, reasonable belief.
Why CT Was Skeptical of Cold War Calls for Peace
In 1959, evangelicals looked to political leaders to hold up America’s great spiritual heritage as responses to the Soviet Union divided Christians.
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Immigrants Welcome in Thomas Kinkade Paintings
And other news from Christians around the world.
From Prohibition to Pornography
In 1958, CT pushed evangelicals to engage important moral issues even when they seemed old-fashioned.
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Died: John Huffman, Pastor Who Told Richard Nixon to Confess
The Presbyterian minister and CT board member committed to serve the Lord and “let the chips fall where they may.”
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Harvest Christian Fellowship Accused of Negligence in Romania
Church responds to lawsuits claiming abuse in orphanages it supported: “The target here should be the alleged perpetrator, not our church.”
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Died: Charlie Kirk, Activist Who Championed ‘MAGA Doctrine’
With a debate style honed for college campuses and social media, the Turning Point USA founder sought to renew America.