‘God & Country’ Preaches to the Choir
Rob Reiner’s documentary makes a strong case against political extremism in the name of Christ—for those who already agree.
Super Natural: Josh Hamilton’s Comeback
The recovering crack addict and baseball superstar knows he’s special, but it’s a special that cuts two ways.
Through the Open Door
No Raise for Pastors
Survey shows average salary and benefits decline.
The World’s Biggest-Grossing Star Has Another Hit
Critics consider Coach Carter, Racing Stripes, and Elektra, as well as The Merchant of Venice, Bad Education, A Love Song for Bobby Long, and Les Choristes. Plus: More reviews of In Good Company, White Noise, Million Dollar Baby, and Hotel Rwanda.
The 2006 Critics’ Choice Awards
Our third annual Critics’ Choice Awards pick the Top 10 Films of 2006—a list that somewhat resembles others in the mainstream, with a few surprises thrown in.
Lebanon Bus Bombs Target Christians
Plus: Rumor prompts Egyptian Muslims to attack Copts; Anglicans and Presbyterians prepare for splits; TV station criticized after pastor’s suicide; and other stories from online sources around the world.
Praying for Lower Gas Prices
Plus: Are evangelicals moving Left? Pat’s latest comments, George Will on arrogant “values voters,” P.O.D’s biggest hit—and a bunch of Da Vinci Code stuff.
Secrets of the Lebanon-Israel War
Plus: Are conservative Christian schools really worst of all? A church bombing in Malawi, the IRS’s new church politics program, and links to more than 280 articles from online sources around the world.
Leader’s Insight: The Da Vinci Opportunity
Tom Hanks and pastors agree: The Da Vinci Code offers prospects for sharing the truth.