Christianity Today

July 14, 1997

Volume 41, Number 8

August 11 August 11, 1997
July 14
June 16 June 16, 1997

The Radical Brights: Evangelicalism's power couple, Bill and Vonette Bright, closes in on their radical mission and wonderful plan for the world.

Cover Story

Cover Story

Bill and Vonette Bright’s Wonderful Plan for the World

Evangelicalism’s power couple closes in on their radical mission.

Features

Is Beauty the Beast?

After I stopped hating good looks, I was able to put beauty inits rightful place.

Bible Translators Deny Gender Agenda

Focus on the Family yanks children’s Bible; NIV translator loses seminary job.

Robertson Shakes Up Empire

by Chris Slone in Virginia Beach

Is Beauty the Beast? Part 2

After I stopped hating good looks, I was able to put beauty inits rightful place.

Muslims Annex Disputed Rooms

Muslims Annex Disputed Rooms

Pro-life Legislation Makes Strides

Pro-life Legislation Makes Strides

Charities Win Property Tax Case

Charities Win Property Tax Case

Istook Amendment Foes Switch Sides

Istook Amendment Foes Switch Sides

Conservative Christians in the Cross Hairs

The IRS denies that ministries and nonprofits are unfairly targeted.

MK Memoirs

The most multiculturally literate Americans? Missionarykids.

Living the Truth

New Testament scholar Richard Hays argues that you can’t understand God’s Word without living God’s way.

The Subversive Shepherd

Eugene Peterson calls pastors to return to the hard work of making saints.

God’s Wonder Worker

In retirement, John Wimber reflects on what he learned from building the Vineyard.

Leaps of Faith

To Kathy Thibodeaux, ‘Christian ballet’ is not an oxymoron.

Not Married-with-Children

When we segregate people according to age or marital status, we miss the true meaning of church.

Editorial

How to Pressure China

The Christian’s ultimate loyalty is a threat to any authoritarian regime.

Editorial

Why Tiger Woods Makes Us Feel Good

Is the best remedy for racism visible black achievement?

Accusing the Brothers (and Sisters)

Accusing the Brothers (and Sisters)

News

Views

Jesus and the Big Bang

The Apollo missions, the greatest technological achievement of our species, gave the first real glimpse of our puny place in the universe.

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