Wednesday digest

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New today from the Century:

• The editors on the persecution of Christians around the world: "Between 2006 and 2010, Christians faced some form of discrimination in 139 countries—almost three-fourths of the world's nations."

• Yolanda Pierce on slavery and religious rhetoric

• Lawrence Wood reviews Jeff Chu: "A gay Christian with a compelling personal story, Chu is also a superb journalist who listens closely to whoever is sitting across from him." (subscription required)

• Carol Howard Merritt on ten challenges for innovative church leaders