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Oct 31, 2006

Vol. 123 No. 22
Cover Story

American idol

David Barton's dream of a Christian nation

Oct 31, 2006 by Kurt W. Peterson
From the Editors

A third way

Commonsense pro-life measures
Oct 31, 2006
Editor's Desk

Stuff

The insatiable desire for more
Oct 31, 2006 by John M. Buchanan
Features

Forgiveness clause

The Amish way
Oct 31, 2006 by Donald B. Kraybill
Features

Bread line

Letter from St. Petersburg
Oct 31, 2006 by Bruce K. Modahl
Features

Sanctuary

Mary, Methodists and immigration
Oct 31, 2006 by Jason Byassee
Features

Exposing Zacchaeus

Oct 31, 2006 by Vitor Westhelle
Features

Benedict's blunder

Ground rules for Muslim-Christian conversation
Oct 31, 2006 by Edward McGlynn Gaffney Jr.
Living by the Word

Small change

Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44

Oct 31, 2006 by Maria Teresa Palmer
Living by the Word

Another commandment

Hebrews 9:11-14; Mark 12:28-34

Oct 31, 2006 by Maria Teresa Palmer
Faith Matters

Reasoning together

What makes for genuine dialogue?
Oct 31, 2006 by Carol Zaleski
Impressions

Ratings system

Child protection vs artistic freedom
Oct 31, 2006 by James M. Wall
M.E.M.O.

Sisters

Good hearts, good works
Oct 31, 2006 by Martin E. Marty
Century Marks

Century Marks

Oct 31, 2006
Books

Extremists

Oct 31, 2006 reviewed by Trudy Bush
Books

BookMarks

Oct 31, 2006
Books

The Word That Redescribes the World: The Bible and Discipleship

Oct 31, 2006 reviewed by Dennis Olson
Film

Jesus boot camp

Oct 31, 2006 reviewed by John Petrakis
Film

Tinseltown exposé

Oct 31, 2006 reviewed by C. Clifton Black
Music

Sound alternatives

Oct 31, 2006 reviewed by Louis R. Carlozo
Poetry

Who's who

Oct 31, 2006 by Paul Willis
Poetry

Ready or not

Oct 31, 2006 by Sarah Rossiter
Poetry

Wayfaring strangers

Oct 31, 2006 by Fred Bahnson
News

Woman bishop ready for top Episcopal post

Reconciliation and youth engagement are key goals
Oct 31, 2006
News

Debunking some Pentecostal stereotypes

Successful in meeting needs of the poor worldwide
Oct 31, 2006 by John Dart
News

Edgar to leave NCC post by end of 2007

Gives chance for "seamless transition process"
Oct 31, 2006
News

Civilian death toll in Iraq estimated at over 600,000

NCC notes Lancet study
Oct 31, 2006
News

Women clergy: Steps forward and back

Polarization of liberal and conservative groups noted
Oct 31, 2006
News

Adventists require top faculty, trustees to be church members

Some fear harm to academic standing
Oct 31, 2006
News

House-passed bill would discourage church-state suits

Legal fees for successful plaintiffs at issue
Oct 31, 2006
News

Court declines to hear Muslim course case

Activities in history class deemed educational
Oct 31, 2006
News

Book says Bush aides duped religious allies

Criticizes handling of faith-based initiatives
Oct 31, 2006
News

Briefly noted

Oct 31, 2006