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This Is Our City

A Native Faith: Richard Twiss Shapes Portland's Youth

In a city still skeptical of white Christianity, Twiss's cross-cultural witness is gaining a hearing among citizens and leaders alike.

Cornelia Seigneur

Sex Offender Misstep Illustrates Outreach Difficulties

A law prohibiting convicted sex offenders from living near a public-school bus stop created complications for one ministry.

Ken Walker

From Her.meneutics

Unplanned Parenthood: The Blessing of an Inconvenient Pregnancy

For many women, pregnancy reveals just how far we've bowed to the god of control.

Sharon Hodde Miller

Photo by Gary Gnidovic

Contra Mundum
Flaming Truth: Recalling Francis Schaeffer's Challenge
With laser-like precision, Schaeffer hit on the fundamental issue of our day.
Chuck Colson and Timothy George

This Is Our City
Where Am I? The Middle-Class Crisis of Place
Craig Bartholomew says staying in one place is key to our spiritual and community health.

From Her.meneutics
The Problem with Westminster Kennel Club's View of Pet Adoption
The annual dog show could have served as an imperfect model of the love the Church could offer.
Caryn Rivadeneira

Theology
Teaching Natural Theology as Climate Changes Drown a Way of Life
Pacific Islanders relearn Godâ€™s care as rising sea levels threaten the future.
Ruth Moon

CT Classic: What Hollywood Doesn't Know About Romantic Love
Celebrating Valentine's Day in the spirit of the Song of Solomon
Rodney Clapp

From Her.meneutics
On Valentine's Day, Praying for Men Who Buy Sex
Why I'm praying for the johns today — and you can, too.
Anna Broadway

Wrestling with Angels
The Other Prodigal Son
The Prodigal's coming-home gala was for both sons.
Carolyn Arends

From CT Entertainment
Untangling the Gramophone
It's nice to feel the love of a Grammy nod, but it's hard to keep it in perspective.
Michael Gungor

Lifeway Declines SBC Request to Bar NIV from Stores

Chairman: "We do not believe the 2011 NIV rises to the level to where it should be pulled or censored."

NYC Churches Get Another Two Sundays in Schools

District court awards temporary injunction.

New York's Tim Keller Calls Ouster of Churches 'Unwise'

Churches will stop gathering in school buildings this week.

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Unplanned Parenthood: The Blessing of an Inconvenient Pregnancy

For many women, pregnancy reveals just how far weâ€™ve bowed to the god of control.

The Problem with Westminster Kennel Club's View of Pet Adoption

The annual dog show could have served as an imperfect model of the love the Church could offer.

On Valentineâ€™s Day, Praying for Men Who Buy Sex

Why Iâ€™m praying for the johns today â€” and you can, too.

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Rick Santorum Gets New Life with Social Conservative Boost

The candidate has received mixed support from evangelical voters in previous primaries.

Ninth Circuit Declares California's Proposition 8 on Marriage Unconstitutional

A panel ruled that a proposition to define marriage as between a man and a woman violates the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Pro-Life Advance and Setback as Va. Focuses on Abortion

State Senate passes ultrasound bill, but committee kills bill ending abortions at 20 weeks.

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'Blue Like Jazz' Gets a Poster and a Big Gig

Upcoming film, based on Donald Miller's bestseller, gets a spot in the SXSW Film Fest

'Amazing Grace' Musical Eyes Broadway

A musical stage play of John Newton's story is picked up by a Tony-winning company

After 10 Years Away, Natalie LaRue Is Back

Half of the former brother-sister duo, popular a decade ago, preparing a 6-song EP

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[wednesday | 02.15.12]

Flaming Truth: Recalling Francis Schaeffer's Challenge Where Am I? The Middle-Class Crisis of Place

[tuesday | 02.14.12]

Teaching Natural Theology as Climate Changes Drown a Way of Life CT Classic: What Hollywood Doesn't Know About Romantic Love

[monday | 02.13.12]

The Other Prodigal Son Untangling the Gramophone Go Figure

[friday | 02.10.12]

Obama Does Not Widen Religious Exemption for Contraceptive Mandate The Best Ways to Fight Poverty—Really The Vow Letters to the Editor

[thursday | 02.09.12]

Calling All Callings: Amy Sherman on â€˜Kingdom Callingâ€™ The Spiritual Discipline of Staying Put: Planting Roots in a Placeless Culture Pro-life Advocates Cheer State Court Rulings, Parliament Reaffirms Church De-Regulations, and More News

[wednesday | 02.08.12]

First They Came for the Catholics: Obama's Contraceptive Mandate You Can't Worship Here: Evicting Churches from New York Schools Oscar Nominee Agnieszka Holland

[The Latest]

Village panel rejects neighborhood church
Members of church that has met at a house in a Glen Ellyn neighborhood for 13 years may need to find a new location after the villageâ€™s plan commission voted to recommend denial of a special use permit (TribLocal) Swedish theatre adapts whole Bible to the stage
Playwright Niklas Raadstroem said it will be the world's first attempt to adapt both the Old and New Testaments to the stage (AFP) In U.S., Very Religious Have Higher Wellbeing Across All Faiths
Jews have highest wellbeing overall, despite being the least religious (Gallup) Top Charlotte Presbyterian leader fired
A top administrator who helped direct regional operations for some 130 Charlotte-area Presbyterian churches was fired over the weekend in what he called a "blindside" over his leadership. (Charlotte Observer) China open to U.S. religious envoy visit: White House
"The Chinese noted that Ambassador Cook's predecessors, as well as the Assistant Secretary for Human Rights, have visited China on numerous occasions for discussion on religious freedom and related issues, and they are working on dates for Ambassador Cook's future visit," spokesman Jay Carney said (Reuters) 'Personhood' bill passes state Senate
It includes an assurance that legal action could not be brought against a woman for indirectly harming the unborn child by failing to properly care for herself or by failing to follow any particular prenatal care program (Tulsa World)

[Top Stories]

The Church Is Under-Appreciated, Says the Queen
The Queen has delivered a staunch and strongly-worded defence of the Church and religion in the face of a growing divide between faith and secularism. (The Telegraph, UK) White House hinting compromise on birth control
In shift, White House to seek to allay concerns of religious employers on birth control order (Associated Press) Thousands March To Protest Ban On Using Public Schools For Religious Services
An estimated 17,000 worshipers marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to City Hall Sunday to protest the Appeals Court decision to ban religious services from public schools to avoid the appearance of government endorsement of particular faiths. (CBS) Angel Food officials indicted, to surrender, lawyer says
Edward Tolley, an Athens attorney who represents Linda Wingo, said he did not know what charge or charges had been levied (The Atlanta Journal Constitution) Bishop Eddie Long's wife files for divorce
Last fall, four young men accused Eddie Long, senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, of coercing them into having sex. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) Four Angel Food Ministry officials indicted
Wingos, business associate expected to turn themselves in Friday (Walton Tribune, Monroe, Ga.)