Volume 43, Number 13
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Cover Story
Combining mainstream appeal with spiritual depth, Jars of Clay is shaking up Contemporary Christian Music.
by Randall Balmer
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Ron Maxwell, director of Gettysburg and an upcoming Joan of Arc film (tentatively titled The Virgin Warrior) lets loose on his competition.
by Ronald F. Maxwell
by Jerry L. VanMarter, Ecumenical News International, in Cleveland
Fundamentalists accuse Christians of 'forced conversions'
Gary Bauer's office problems signal a problem in our Christian understanding of both sex and work.
Sarah E. Hinlicky and Lauren F. Winner
What Christian film critics are saying about this week's top movies.
by Steve Lansingh
Kevin Smith's Dogma isn't just nonblasphemous, it is a presentation of Christianity to an unreached people group.
by Steve Lansingh
Luc Besson's new film isn't nearly as good as the true story, nor is his Joan truly a messenger.
by Peter T. Chattaway
Relief organization seeks credibility rehabilitation after newspaper investigation.
by Jody Veenker
A continuing look at important issuances from the Christian and mainstream press.
by Ted Olsen
After 12-Day Imprisonment, Tashov is Fined a Month's Salary.
by Felix Corley, Compass Direct
by Jeannie Zakharov Ecumenical News International, in Sydney
Newly elected secretary faces an organization with a $4 million shortfall
by Jerry L. Van Marter
Muslims respond to the U.S. State Department report on religious freedom
By Hazem Abdou
Muslims respond to the U.S. State Department report on religious freedom.
By Dr. Hassan Abu Talib
Why Christian apologetics sites on the Web have a postmodern-sized blind spot
by Matt Donnelly
Readers respond to Gary Bauer's workplace rules, the Inclusive Bible, and other ChristianityToday.com topics
by Michael G. Maudlin, Managing Editor.
by Chuck Fager
New Laws Protecting Homosexuals
by Malcolm Foster
by Jody Veenker
Church says questions unanswered over organization's $4 million debt.
by Jody Veenker
Anything that can go right will, Young Life discovers
by Art Moore.
Discovery Institute reshapes the orgins debate.
by Tony Carnes in New York City.
by Odhiambo Okite
by Compas Direct News Service
Nazareth Churches shut down for two days in show of disapproval
by Religion News Service
by Yvi Martin in Greenville
If I Left the Zoo is even more daring than Jar's first two recordings.
by Randall Balmer
Management guru Peter Drucker thinks the future of America is in the hands of churches.
by Tim Stafford
The movement rejects Christianity, but we may discover surprising openings for the gospel.
Loren Wilkinson
Conflicts over "gender-neutral" versions are not really about translation issues.
by John G. Stackhouse, Jr.
Should there be a wall of separation between the church and football?
by Mark A. Kellner
David Bruce uses film reviews to introduce Web surfers to Jesus.
by Matt Donnelly
We should be careful not to isolate the tithe from broader demands of generosity and social justice.
by D. A. Carson
The many faces of Jesus go on tour—and online.
by Karen L. Mulder
How religion makes us healthy.
by Archibald D. Hart
Recent and important releases that will shape evangelical thought
by Mark Galli
The judge told the Scouts just what their oath meant—and didn't mean.
by Charles Colson & Nancy Pearcey