Henry McNeal Turner: Church Planter, Politician, and Public Theologian
How America’s first black army chaplain fought for freedom, justice, and democracy.
Baseball Extravaganza, Part 1
Forget sabermetrics; it’s poetic meter that matters.
Tablet Is ‘Proof’ for Jeremiah Passage
Plus: A Ghanaian pastor’s shocking magic trick, Time on Democrats’ religious outreach, what to watch next in the Holsinger debate, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Benedict XVI Tests Brazil’s Religious Climate
Also: Bishops clarify Mugabe statements, a priest-imam soccer game is cancelled, the spanking debate resumes, and more.
Warren, Obama, the Christian Coalition, and ‘the Evangelical Agenda’
Plus: A lonely Christmas war, the correction of the year, the Pope’s Turkey trip, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Religious Groups Believe Roberts Would Undo Pledge Decision
Plus: The Onion covers “home churching” as The Daily Show does evolution, and links to non-satirical stories from online sources around the world.
Black History Classics
In recognition of Black History Month, several classics are being released on DVD for the first time—joined by a few newer additions to the ever-growing catalogue of African-American cinema.
12 Injured in Attack on Pakistan Bible Society
Plus: Buddhists burn another church in Sri Lanka, some conservative Christians are nonplussed by Bush’s marriage initiative, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Return of the Raves
“Film critics continue to pile praise on The Return of the King, while readers have some gripes. Critics also examine Mona Lisa Smile, House of Sand and Fog, Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Statement. Plus: More reviews of In America, The Last Samurai, Big”
James Ossuary Owner Arrested on Fraud and Forgery Charges
“Former FRC head Ken Connor mulling Senate bid, India’s Supreme Court tosses anti-Christian law, and other stories from online sources around the world”