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International
Egypt Says Muslims Who Die Defending Churches Are Martyrs. One Just Did.
Cairo attack kills eight Christians and one Muslim, after Islamic authority declares a national duty to protect Copts from terrorism.
December 29, 2017 04:55 PM
CT's 2017 Cover Stories, Ranked
Here are the Top 10 features that readers read most.
December 29, 2017 09:00 AM
The Stories We Hope You Didn't Miss
The female pastors bringing hope to Middle East churches, talking about race with your kids, and how immigrants are reshaping American missions.
December 29, 2017 08:00 AM
The Top Testimonies of 2017
Here are the Christian conversion stories that CT readers shared most.
December 28, 2017 09:00 AM
International
Biblical Archaeology’s Top 10 Discoveries of 2017
A glimpse at the important excavation work revealed this year.
December 28, 2017 07:00 AM
CT’s Top 20 News Stories of 2017
Muslims moved by Coptic Christians’ forgiveness, Tim Keller steps down as Redeemer senior pastor, Family Christian closes its 240 stores, and more.
December 28, 2017 07:00 AM
International
The World’s Biggest Christmas Tree Hasn’t Helped Sri Lankan Christians
Attacks on minority faiths keep increasing in the majority-Buddhist island nation.
December 22, 2017 04:05 PM
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Judge Challenges Atlanta Policy Used to Fire Christian Fire Chief over Devotional
(UPDATED) Court considers city restrictions an unconstitutional violation of free speech.
December 20, 2017 04:25 PM
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Big Families May Get Bigger Tax Bills Under New Plan
But evangelicals cheer higher child tax credit and preserved adoption credit.
December 20, 2017 09:39 AM
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Not-So-White Evangelicalism: How Conservative Denominations Actually Fare Better on Diversity
Study examines multiethnic friendships and worship among American churchgoers.
December 20, 2017 09:21 AM
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