Volume 46, Number 12
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Cover Story
Rick Warren's genius is in helping pastors see the obvious
Tim Stafford
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A Florida court allows a Christian church to build in a Spiritualist town
"Recent sayings about Islam, faith-based funds, and clergy dress codes"
"Only about 400,000 Arab Christians and 20,000 Jews speak the language"
Ted Olsen
None of Frank Bear's photo-mosaics have attracted as much attention as one of President Bush-composed of pictures of Jesus.
"Over 100,000 residents of Australia and New Zealand claim their religion is Jedi"
"White House moves ahead on regulatory, funding fronts"
Mark Stricherz
The Houses of Worship Political Speech Protection Act fails 239-178
Religion News Service
Hudson Institute's Fruitful Collaborations underscores the need for hiring freedom
Mark Stricherz
But Big Idea lays off 30 in 'heartbreaking' cuts
Todd Hertz
"As of September 2002, weddings, counseling, and courage in demand"
Tony Carnes
Vancouver Christians rescue women lost on streets
Shari'ah law divides leaders
Ecumenical News International
Texans to form 'flexible' alternative to the Southern Baptist Convention's IMB
Corrie Cutrer
The church may be best equipped to deal HIV/AIDS a crippling blow
Christianity Today editorial
Let's not kid ourselves that salvation depends on the ability to discuss Austin Powers movies
Christianity Today Editorial
Maryland Baptists train to rescue their neighbors if terrorists strike again
Sharon Mager
"Franklin Graham remains unashamed of the Name, despite public criticism. No generic prayers for him"
David Neff and Timothy Morgan
Baylor strives to go where no Christian university has gone before—in ten years
Randall Balmer
What is the difference between the brain and the soul?
Dallas Willard
The Supreme Court's recent decision can help prevent more corporate scandals
Stephen L. Carter
Stephen Carter mixes wry social observations and a densely plotted thriller
Hiawatha Bray
"A review of Lisa Beamer's Let's Roll!: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage"
Cindy Crosby
The author of The Enigma of Anger cannot commit to a messiah who doesn't knock over tables.
Cindy Crosby
Tribulation Force will satisfy those who feel the movies are meant to explicitly preach the gospel
Douglas LeBlanc
"In his fifth book, Franklin Graham examines why the name of Jesus is controversial"
Cindy Crosby
The Good of Affluence aims to give leadership to wealthy Christians moved and troubled by their fortune
Cindy Crosby
"Based on the story by Jerry Jenkins, film asks whether football is the best measure of worth"
Douglas LeBlanc
Little Secrets avoids theological lectures but delivers an engaging story
Douglas LeBlanc