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October 7 1996, 1996
Volume 40, Number 11
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Will evangelicals tip the scales in the presidential race?
Democrats Eye Recapturing Congress
RFRA: Cases Test Religious Freedom Limits
New Cases Test Limits of Religious Freedom
Too Holy for the World Too Worldly for the Church?
Christian alternative bands look for a home.
CBS Sends Mixed Signals
CBS Sends Mixed Signals, Critics Say
RCA Rebukes Pastor, Church
RCA Rebukes Pastor, Church
Leading Church Leaves Association
Leading Church Leaves Association
Leader Dismissed Over Book Profits
Leader Dismissed Over Book Profits
Persecuted Convert Flees to America
Muslim Convert Hussein Flees Kuwait for United States
Spain: Evangelicals Weary of 'Cult' Label
Evangelicals Weary of Religious 'Cult' Label
Crusades: Christians Apologize for Ancient Wrongs
Christians Retrace Crusaders' Steps
Do Photos Evidence Lost Edenic River?
Do Photos Evidence Lost Edenic River?
Overseas Justice Ministry Launched
Overseas Justice Ministry Launched
First Woman, Layperson Elected Chair
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The Other Great Commission
We have no mandate to "Christianize" the United States.