Volume 48, Number 5
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Cover Story
Escalating repression can't seem to dampen the church's growth.
Tim Stafford
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Just as the American government practices separation of powers, journalistic publications generally try to separate business and editorial functions.
By David Neff
Two gay controversies likely to dominate United Methodist General Conference this week.
By Corrie Cutrer
Recent comments on Iraqi religious freedom and Kevin Smith on The Passion.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
Buddhist nationalists in Sri Lanka step up violence against churches.
By Manpreet Singh
Israel Antiquities Authority's 'findings' bother many archaeologists.
By Gordon Govier
Helping ex-cons, breaking virginity pledges, persecution, and quick church planting
By CT Staff
President of World Relief, the church-based development arm of the National Association of Evangelicals, on humanitarian trends in the wake of 9/11.
David Neff
African American, Hispanic pastors lead the charge against gay marriage.
Tony Carnes
Religion is okay with the courts, so long as it doesn't mean anything.
A Christianity Today Editorial
Two financial watchdogs are better than one.
A Christianity Today Editorial
Most postal areas still don't have any Christian workers living in them.
By Tim Stafford
What Indians say American Christians should, and shouldn't, do to help.
Tim Stafford
A gospel invasion helps bring peace to one of the nation's most violent penitentiaries.
Chris Frink
The second annual survey highlights companies that focus on building a culture of trust.
By Helen Lee
Christianity Today salutes four finalists in ten categories.
Communication is necessary, but avoid information overload.
Big Idea creator Phil Vischer had his dream crumble, but he's no longer s-scared.
By Bob Smietana
Messianic Jews seem to be an embarrassment in an otherwise thoughtful dialogue.
By David Brickner
Seeing Is Believing lays the theological foundation for imaginative prayer.
Review by Cindy Crosby
Martin Luther was a God-obsessed seeker of certainty and assurance.
Reviewed by Cindy Crosby
Boundaries Face to Face focuses on conversations for building the right walls.
Reviewed by Cindy Crosby
Fresh insights and conversational style makes Sacred Parenting ideal reading.
Reviewed by Cindy Crosby