New & Noteworthy Books
Compiled by Matt Reynolds.
Reading While Not Black
How a group of white church planters learned to listen to African Americans and build a better Christian community.
You Are the Manure of the Earth
Jesus’ metaphor about salt was actually about fertilizer.
Why Pro-Life Leaders Aren’t Worried About Romney
His muted opposition to abortion is necessary pragmatism, they say.
Will the 21st Be the Orthodox Century?
Fascination with the Great Tradition may signal deep changes for both evangelicals and the Orthodox.
Who’s to Blame for the Mideast’s Unmerry Christmas?
Plus: The Pope and Ahmadinejad, Kansas’ abortion battle, what happened to Jesus’ foreskin, churchgoers remember Ford, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Church Offers Free <em>Da Vinci Code</em>
Plus: Vatican and WCC oppose “the obsession of converting others,” Religious Left struggles for agenda, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Clergy Can Sue for Discrimination, Appeals Court Says
Plus: Does natural family planning kill babies? Another priest’s satanic murder, a second Texas church discipline case goes to court, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Presbyterian Court Rules Pastors Can Conduct Gay Marriages
Plus: Forgiveness is not easy, South Dakota’s abortion ban, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Terri Schiavo, Easter, and Much More
Few weeks are as heavy on religion news, or death news, as this one.