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November
2021
Volume 65, Number 8
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About This Issue
Historically, Americans almost universally believed churches were good for communities. Even families that were not particularly devout leaned heavily on congregations in the 19th century to educate their children both in letters and in moral foundations. That amity has faded, of course, with declining church attendance. But a growing body of social science and medical research suggests corporate worship is not merely good for our souls but also for our bodies and minds. Our cover story this month explores why the abandonment of church could constitute a silent public health crisis.
Cover Stories
Americans are rapidly giving up on church. Our minds and bodies will pay the price.
Why were evangelicals as lonesome as everyone else before COVID-19, but less so after?
Features
In an age of authenticity, we don’t need new words from God so much as we need to repeat what he’s already said.
Religious programs, including evangelical schools, are a major force for good behind bars.
As a child, I hid God’s Word in my heart. Now it sneaks out when I least expect it.
Thomas Schirrmacher hopes to lead Christians into conversations, cooperation, and witness.
Why I left a promising boxing career behind after coming to Christ.
Views
We need to rediscover worship that works without our help.
So let’s make sure we’re teaching sound doctrine in worship.
A short guide to the exvangelical movement.
A Christian nation is not worth giving up Christ himself.
Reviews
Alan Noble analyzes the unbearable burdens that result from believing we belong to ourselves.
Alice T. Ott identifies the pivotal moments in Christianity’s global expansion.
He’s not offended when we ask, ask, and ask some more.
Ignore the exhortations to just “Stop it,” and lean on God’s unshakeable promises.
News
In Ghana, the church is at the center of a bold new conservation effort.
Embezzlement, drug use, and other crimes go up when church attendance goes down.
News of Christians around the world.
In Canada, Christians who want to be doctors have questions about religious liberty and their right to express unpopular opinions on social media.
The New President of an Evangelical University Has a Question: ‘What Would Booker T. Washington Do?’
Brian Johnson thinks the answer might make the difference at Warner Pacific.
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