October
2010
Volume 54, Number 10
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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
How Al Mohler transformed a seminary, helped change a denomination, and challenges a secular culture.
Molly Worthen
Features
Why the work of Christ makes all the difference in our care of creation.
Matthew Farrelly
Cape Cod's newly completed Church of the Transfiguration embodies the belief that beauty can nurture our communion with God.
Interview by David Neff
Seventy times seven? I can barely forgive some corrupt clergy once.
Christine A. Scheller
Views
The strain of religious diversity tests Christians' own principles.
A Christianity Today Editorial
What place do Christians have in the tea party movement?
David Brody, Wendy Wright, and David P. Gushee
One of the forgotten keys to the dynamic worship of God.
Carolyn Arends
It's not the time to withdraw from politics.
Chuck Colson with Catherine Larson
Reviews
Now facing breast cancer and chronic pain, the author, speaker, and advocate talks about the blessings of suffering.
Interview by Sarah Pulliam Bailey
Exploring the new horizons—and limits—of our perpetual chase for immortality.
John Wilson
New research suggests scientists are more like neighbors than enemies of the faith. Andy Crouch reviews 'Science vs. Religion.'
Andy Crouch
Brief reviews of 'Creation Untamed', 'Wayfaring,' and 'Master of Disguises.'
John Wilson
The San Antonio pastor and author explains why he focuses on poverty in his latest book.
Interview by Sarah Pulliam Bailey
News
So if 18 percent of Americans think Obama is a Muslim, is that a large number or a small one? Find out what 18 percent of Americans also believe.
Recent important developments in the church and world.
Should Christians publicly denounce believers who vilify others?
Compiled by Trevor Persaud
Important developments in the church and the world.
How one pastor is tackling Haiti's complex challenges.
Sarah Pulliam Bailey in Port-au-Prince
New fellowships will 'preserve the harvest' of new Christians.
Interview by Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra
William Wilberforce and the Clapham Sect founded Sierra Leone, then tolerated a form of slavery there, a new book reveals.
Ted Olsen