June
2011
Volume 55, Number 6
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The CT archives are a rich treasure of biblical wisdom and insight from our past. Some things we would say differently today, and some stances we've changed. But overall, we're amazed at how relevant so much of this content is. We trust that you'll find it a helpful resource.
Cover Story
The center of the evolution debate has shifted from asking whether we came from earlier animals to whether we could have come from one man and one woman.
Richard N. Ostling
Features
How end times theories shape the ways we view our earthly abode.
Matthew Dickerson
Political gains by U.S. conservatives unleash waves of anti-abortion legislation.
Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra
The duo thinks of creation care not as an onerous duty but a natural response to the goodness of God.
Interview by Andy Crouch
Mark Moring
Views
The historical Adam debate won't be resolved tomorrow, so stay engaged.
A Christianity Today Editorial
Observers weigh in on pot morality.
Brett McCracken, Dónal O’Mathúna, and Ed Welch
The lazy culprit behind our busyness.
Carolyn Arends
Dr. King's response to critical clergy is full of lessons for today.
Chuck Colson and Timothy George
Reviews
The music we sing, in and out of church, is more varied and interesting than we've been led to believe.
Lawrence R. Mumford
What kind of Christians do contemporary services produce?
D. H. Williams
How the anti-Christian philosopher prepared me to hear the gospel.
Bishop Edward S. Little II
Ben Witherington sets earthly labor in kingdom context. A review of 'Work: A Kingdom Perspective on Labor.'
Scot McKnight
Picks from Shane Hipps, author of 'Flickering Pixels: How Technology Shapes Your Faith.'
Shane Hipps
Brief Reviews of 'The Pleasures of reading in an age of Distraction,' 'Resonant Witness,' and 'Clear And Simple As The Truth.'
John Wilson
Church and state can join hands to prevent crime and reform criminals.
Interview by Joe Carter
Terrence Malick wants his films to capture the magic, wonder, and mystery of the universe.
Brett McCracken
News
Christians call for solemn reflection and thanksgiving.
Important recent developments in the church and the world.
Recent comments on website blocking, life expectancy, religion in the workplace, and other topics.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
Regime's antagonism is increasing Christianity's appeal.
Trevor Persaud
Ruling means threat to pastor tax break may have lost its legs.
Ken Walker
Recent appointments and resignations in the Christian world.
Observers discuss whether the U.S. ambassador to China should worship at an unregistered church to 'publicly identify with the persecuted.'
Compiled by Ruth Moon
Increase in state licenses prompts conscience clashes.
Bobby Ross Jr.
The recovering crack addict and baseball superstar knows he's special, but it's a special that cuts two ways.
Dan Reed
A Swedish Christian businessman swindled friends, family, and missionaries of millions of dollars.
Ken Walker
More from this Issue
It's time for a difficult, grace-filled family meeting.
Ted Olsen, managing editor for news and online journalism
Why Jonathan Golden helps farmers in Rwanda.
Mark Moring