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New today from the Century:

• Philip Jenkins remembers communist Europe: "Once upon a time—and not long ago—there was another Europe. The
  religious story of communist Europe, in which Christians suffered
  horrific persecutions, is forgotten by most Americans today."
• Laura Olson reviews Martha Nussbaum, whose "perspective cuts to the heart of our tendency to exclude others when they
  fail to live up to expectations about how 'good
  people' should be."
• Dora Dueck recalls the "population pollution" talk of the 1970s: "Many
  of our friends stopped at two [kids]; some of us braved three. The few couples
  who had four or even more were considered very courageous indeed — or
  foolish."
• John Petrakis reviews the film Take Shelter, which "deals with the end of the world in a creepier and even more meta­phoric manner than von Trier's Melan­cholia."
  

In the news:

• Crystal Cathedral is cautionary tale for pastors
• As Uganda re-considers anti-gay law, former bishop calls for tolerance
• Students 'do interfaith' through universal language of music