Christianity Today

October, 2012

Volume 56, Number 9

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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

50 Women You Should Know

We asked key leaders which Christian women are most profoundly shaping the evangelical church and North American society. This is who they picked.

Features

The Yes and No of Healing

What are we to make of people who experience inner healing and then revert to their old ways?

Love Isn’t Easy in Man Camp Ministry

When roughnecks descend on an oil boomtown, Christians find the gift of hospitality strains their vision of ministry.

Ajith Fernando: On the Anvil of Suffering

Offered his dream job in the United States, Fernando opted to stay in war-torn Sri Lanka, a decision that has made all the difference for the cause of Christ

The Bonds of Freedom

There is paradox in the Christian understanding of what it means to be free.

How Books Helped Save My Soul

I found light in my lit.

The Regnerus Affair

The embattled sociologist talks to CT about the controversy over his study of homosexuality and parenting.

More from this Issue

Justin Zoradi Believes Education Can Eradicate Poverty

The founder of These Numbers Have Faces focuses on outreach by degrees.

A Women’s Issue

The 50—make that 51—reasons I love this magazine.

News

News

Uganda Tells 1 Million Couples: You’re Not Really Married

Unions hang in the balance as govt. restricts which churches can marry.

News

How Not to Care for Widows

After her husband’s death, a typical East African widow may face property theft or eviction. But faith-based advocates are turning the tables.

News

Christian Colleges Try Massive Online Courses

But schools worry about their effect on discipleship (and revenues).

News

Why Churches Worship Illegally—In Paris

Evangelical churches are multiplying but lack space to grow.

News

Opening the Adoption Files

Secrecy gives way to relationships with birth mothers.

News

Is Megachurch Worship Addictive?

Scholars, including the coauthor of the recent study alleging that it creates a “high,” weigh in.

News

Go Figure

Compiled by Ted Olsen

The Spiritual Sex

Why are women better Christians than men?

News

Gleanings

Important developments in the church and the world.

Reviews

Excerpt

How We Hide Our Suffering

An excerpt from ‘Glorious Ruin: How Suffering Sets You Free.’

Review

The Foreign Mission Field Two Minutes Away

Mass migration to the West is destroying old missions distinctions.

‘Once Upon a Time:’ When Pagans Get Real

In ABC’s hit mythological series, fairy tales meet biblical truth, week after week.

Review

The Love We Dare Not Ignore

It’s a profound mistake to neglect our gay brothers and sisters in the body of Christ.

How to Eat, Play, Love—And Do Other Christian Acts

Ben Witherington III calls for serious theological reflection on activities that occupy most of our waking hours.

Wilson’s Bookmarks

Brief reviews of ‘The Church and Literature,’ The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln,’ and ‘Arlo Needs Glasses’

My Top 5 Books on The Cold War

A faith-focused list on the long battle with Communism.

The Confessions of Scott Stapp

New memoir addresses abusive childhood, a wild ride with Creed, a near suicide attempt, and, finally, getting right with God.

Views

Downton Abbey’s Real Legacy

Why we strive to preserve places rich with memory.

Editorial

Abusing the Megaphone

Caustic rhetoric undermines Family Research Council’s post-shooting response.

Letters to the Editor

Readers respond to the July/August issue.

Additional Articles

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