Volume 45, Number 5
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Cover Story
Evangelical historians have finally earned the respect of the secular academy. But some critics say they've sold out. Not really
Tim Stafford
More from this Issue
The Taliban's destruction of Buddhist statues is only the latest controversy over the Second Commandment
Mark Galli
Ohio seeks $16 million in damages against Christian Brotherhood Newsletter.
Chuck Fager
NARAL says 43 prolife measures were passed at the state level last year.
Religion News Service
Policy banning gay troop leaders called incompatible with belief that people are created in the image of God.
Kevin Eckstrom
Fundamental Baptist congregation is one of country's largest
Corrie Cutrer
Religious broadcasters quietly cut historic link to National Association of Evangelicals.
Jim Jones in Dallas
Faith-based organizations cautious but eager for government aid
Todd Svanoe
Race, religion played decisive roles in the presidential vote
Sheryl Henderson Blunt
New Tribes Mission workers abducted eight years ago
Religion News Service
Barbara G. Baker
But more than 50 Pakistani Christians have been victimized on trumped-up charges since 1987
Barbara G. Baker
Understanding, not agreement, sought on historical, theological, and pastoral issues
Peggy Polk
While decrying land redistribution program, president of Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe stepping down after financial dispute
Odhiambo Okite
Bush's faith-based initiative should reinvigorate our mission of service
A Christianity Today Editorial
A new exhibit at the Holocaust Museum is a very good sign
A Christianity Today Editorial
There is a Christian way to study the past without weakening the truth.
Preston Jones
Since the infamous massacre, America has been rethinking the role of religion in the public square.
Wendy Murray Zoba
As John Stott turns 80, he still finds weeds to pull, birds to watch, and petitions to make
John W. Yates III
Reflections on the occasion of John R.W. Stott's 80th birthday.
Compiled by Richard A. Kauffman
Modern spirituality begins and ends with the self; Christian spirituality, with the Alpha and Omega
Edith M. Humphrey
How the whole people of God can minister to the unemployed. An interview with career counselor Richard Kew.
Jeff M. Sellers
Conservative Christians are not faring well in Canada's brave new secular society
Denyse O'Leary
We're no longer interested in tasting death but only little morsels of cheer.
Andy Crouch
Vouchers are not an attack on public schools but a vote of trust in families.
Stephen L. Carter
Two books are optimistic about the coming generations but for different, and sometimes contradictory, reasons.
Wendy Murray Zoba
A PBS Film subtly depicts a catholic priest's persistant urban ministry
Douglas LeBlanc
I used to disdain biblical talk of invisible spirits. No more
Philip Yancey