Table Of Contents
October
2012
Volume 56, Number 9
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Cover Story
We asked key leaders which Christian women are most profoundly shaping the evangelical church and North American society. This is who they picked.
Features
There is paradox in the Christian understanding of what it means to be free.
Offered his dream job in the United States, Fernando opted to stay in war-torn Sri Lanka, a decision that has made all the difference for the cause of Christ
What are we to make of people who experience inner healing and then revert to their old ways?
The embattled sociologist talks to CT about the controversy over his study of homosexuality and parenting.
When roughnecks descend on an oil boomtown, Christians find the gift of hospitality strains their vision of ministry.
Views
Caustic rhetoric undermines Family Research Council's post-shooting response.
Three views on what it means to give faithfully.
Reviews
Brief reviews of 'The Church and Literature,' The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln,' and 'Arlo Needs Glasses'
It's a profound mistake to neglect our gay brothers and sisters in the body of Christ.
Mass migration to the West is destroying old missions distinctions.
Ben Witherington III calls for serious theological reflection on activities that occupy most of our waking hours.
In ABC's hit mythological series, fairy tales meet biblical truth, week after week.
New memoir addresses abusive childhood, a wild ride with Creed, a near suicide attempt, and, finally, getting right with God.
News
Evangelical churches are multiplying but lack space to grow.
But schools worry about their effect on discipleship (and revenues).
Unions hang in the balance as govt. restricts which churches can marry.
Scholars, including the coauthor of the recent study alleging that it creates a "high," weigh in.
After her husband's death, a typical East African widow may face property theft or eviction. But faith-based advocates are turning the tables.
More from this Issue
The founder of These Numbers Have Faces focuses on outreach by degrees.
