Christianity Today

July, 2009

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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

Cover Story

Cuba for Christ—Ahora!

The Communist island’s improbable revival is 15 years old and growing stronger.

Features

Books Uncommon and Offbeat

Short reviews of Jericho’s Fall, Religion in the National Agenda, and Naming Infinity.

Is The Gay Marriage Debate Over?

What the battle for traditional marriage means for Americans—and evangelicals.

Evangelicals on the Newburyport Trail

George Whitefield’s tomb is attracting a brisk flow of visitors. Just don’t make a big deal about it.

To Kill or to Love—That Was the Question

Rethinking the image of God helped me to decide.

Back to Cuba

Christianity Today puts a spotlight on a hidden story.

More Freedom But Not Free

Cuba still ranks low on religious liberty.

Renewed Focus and Vision

A word from Christianity Today International’s president.

When the War Never Ends

Many vets are ambushed by post-traumatic stress disorder. But some churches are coming to their defense.

What to Do about Unbiblical Unions

African churches seek a better response to polygamy than in years past as western churches address new same-sex marriages.

News

News

Where Jerusalem and Mecca Meet

One Baptist college’s social (and evangelistic) experiment in having Muslim students on campus.

News

Go Figure

Get the numbers on the Republican Party, what Americans consider to be morally wrong, and new church attendees.

News

Quotation Marks

Recent remarks on Sonia Sotomayor, whether waterboarding is torture, and other news developments.

News

Passages

James Hudson Taylor III dies, Abilene Christian University and Wheaton College presidents retire, and other news in brief.

News

Less Edgy Conferences

Youth Specialties refocuses training events after pushback.

News

News Briefs: July 01, 2009

Habitat for Humanity receives a $100 million donation, Asbury Theological Seminary lays off 16 employees, and other recent news.

News

Radicals Rejected

Orissa Christians breathe easier after election defeat of Hindu extremists.

News

Recession Hits Refugees

Nationwide job shortage pushes limits of resettlement system.

News

Family Ties

Facing lawsuits and an FBI probe, Angel Food’s story bears warnings about family-run mega-ministries.

News

After George Tiller’s Death

Pro-life advocates wonder whether doctor’s murder will reshape debate.

News

Martyrs Killed by Conspiracy

Investigation links Malatya murders to cabal of generals, politicians.

Reviews

Review

Wings for the Single Person

When the ‘true love waits’ pledge card has worn off.

A More Civilized Christian Right

Why the conservative movement is a model of democratic values.

Review

CDs on The List

Short reviews of new albums by Jars of Clay, Phillip LaRue, and Billy Ray Cyrus.

Review

Blood and Desperation

Aaron Strumpel returns human struggle to the Psalms.

Does Global Christianity Equal American Christianity?

Historian Mark Noll talks about how U.S. missionaries have—and have not—shaped the faith in other nations.

Review

Divine Devolution

Robert Wright thinks God is okay, as long as he behaves like a secular humanist.

Review

Voiceless Women

The Stoning Of Soraya M. exposes a dark side of Islam.

Q & A: Robert A. Schuller

The son of a famous evangelist tells CT why he left The Hour of Power.

Views

Hard Times

Quotations to stir heart and mind.

The Clash of Stereotypes

A recent survey reveals what Muslims detest most about the West.

Editorial

Not One Sparrow

We can be ‘speciesists’ and show compassion for animals.

Readers Write

Your responses to the May 2009 issue of Christianity Today.

A Whole Good World Outside

Opening our blinds to the prevailing wonder of creation.

‘Honor Thy Father’ for Grownups

Or, how not to be a deadbeat son or daughter.

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