2007 News from around the Church Christianity Today Top ten religion stories of 2007 December 31, 2007 The subversive message of Christmas: Jesus Christ is the Messiah December 31, 2007 Book Review 'The Case for the Real Jesus' December 31, 2007 Mark Tooley The 'National Church of Socialism' December 31, 2007 A congregation stands divided in Virginia December 31, 2007 Global Anglicans face test of strength Top conservatives plan 'Anglican Future' event in Jerusalem six weeks before Lambeth conference December 28, 2007 Hindu fundamentalists attack Mother Teresa's missionaries December 28, 2007 Report: North Korea setting up fake underground churches expose Christians December 28, 2007 Pope hails persecuted Christians as modern-day martyrs December 28, 2007 Pope: Nothing more beautiful, urgent and important than announcing the Gospel December 27, 2007 American Christianity remains strong in 2007 More than 8 out of 10 Americans identify with a Christian religion December 27, 2007 Report: Britain has become a 'Catholic country' December 27, 2007 The changing face of British Christianity December 27, 2007 Millions of poor children to receive Christmas shoe boxes December 27, 2007 Anglican churches in Virginia file brief in case to prevent seizure of properties December 26, 2007 In a season of hope, churches in Pittsburgh area seek healing December 26, 2007 California bishop at forefront of Episcopal Church divide December 26, 2007 Nearer to God and one another Churches in Maryland village, black and white, gather at worship December 26, 2007 'Three Wise Men' are just a legend, archbishop of Canterbury says December 21, 2007 Terry Mattingly The 30-something days of Xmas December 21, 2007 Chaplains reach out to many at Christmas December 21, 2007 Defectors from Episcopal Church revert to ban on women priests December 21, 2007 Students at Boston school write heart-breaking letters to God December 21, 2007 House approves spending bill with pro-life provisions intact December 20, 2007 Declining membership cited 4 Episcopal congregations merge in West Virginia December 20, 2007 Study reveals most religious nations in the world December 20, 2007 Christians called on to resist aggression this Christmas December 20, 2007 Egypt arrests 22 people for contempt of religion December 19, 2007 Christians in Kenya could face Sharia law December 19, 2007 Suffocating the Faithful Will the last Mideast church leader be sure to turn off the lights? December 19, 2007 Theological roots and how the faith took hold How Pentecostals brought 'the fiesta spirit' to the church in Latin America December 19, 2007 Book Review Book highlights paths to Christianity December 19, 2007 Archbishop of Canterbury blames both sides for crisis in ECUSA December 18, 2007 Church struggles to survive in Muslim-run Nigeria December 18, 2007 Baltimore anarchist group financially rescues church pastored by transsexual United Methodist minister December 18, 2007 Baptists poised to hurdle divisions with proposed 'New Covenant' December 18, 2007 Faith and International Development conference scheduled at Calvin College December 17, 2007 Ex-Episcopal splinter group is expanding, official says December 17, 2007 What do you say when people claim, 'This is the same as the Bible?' December 17, 2007 Books & Culture: A Christian Review The 'old' evangelicalism December 17, 2007 Murderous militias in Basra tell Christian women to cover up or face death December 14, 2007 New efforts seek to assist stressed-out clergy members December 14, 2007 Christianity in Ireland 'disappearing from general knowledge' December 14, 2007 Minister shortage blamed New Zealand Presbyterians may combine 4 churches December 14, 2007 Time magazine Top 10 religion stories of 2007 December 13, 2007 R. Albert Mohler Jr. Can a Christian deny the virgin birth? December 13, 2007 A challenge for churches: Adulthood takes its time December 13, 2007 270 Christian leaders arrested in China for reading the Bible together December 13, 2007 New York congregation seeks help to save church December 13, 2007 Colorado attacks forcing churches to boost security December 12, 2007 N.T. Wright and the 'new perspective on Paul' December 12, 2007 Tennessee school prayer lawsuit now heading to federal court December 12, 2007 Jesus Creed: Exploring the significance of Jesus and the orthodox faith for the 21st century December 12, 2007 Gay Episcopal bishop prepares for June wedding to his partner December 11, 2007 Episcopal Church change allows woman to be a deacon again December 11, 2007 Two California congregations are dwindling Lutheran, Episcopal churches merge under one pastor December 11, 2007 Terry Mattingly How music can unite and divide a congregation 100,000 December 11, 2007 AIDS orphans to hear the Gospel in Zambia December 11, 2007 First diocese approves split with Episcopal Church USA December 10, 2007 Evolution, intelligent design debate hits Florida schools December 10, 2007 Christians are urged to step up to 'Golden Compass' challenge December 10, 2007 Shootings in Colorado at two Christian sites concern residents December 10, 2007 Episcopal Church faces possible major defection December 7, 2007 Episcopal property trial in Virginia on hiatus December 7, 2007 Frederica Mathewes-Green C.S Lewis, the reluctant convert December 6, 2007 Starting new congregation, Baptists in Texas turn to a beloved leader December 6, 2007 Book Review A revealing history of church-state relations December 6, 2007 Military chaplains Marines in Iraq look to pastor for answers to tough questions December 5, 2007 Liberal Episcopal rector will withhold parish pledge unless bishop resigns December 5, 2007 2007 trends analysis: Americans are reformulating Christianity December 5, 2007 Noted theologian dies Thomas F. Torrance (1913-2007) December 4, 2007 Military chaplains An Army captain keeps tough soldiers in touch with their softer side December 4, 2007 Albert Mohler Jr. Never in the closet . . . The new face of homosexuality December 4, 2007 Pope's second encyclical invites people to personally encounter Jesus Christ December 4, 2007 To the dismay of Christians, atheists dominate in the birthplace of Lutheranism December 4, 2007 An Orthodox rabbi mixes faith and patriotism in Afghanistan December 3, 2007 Frederica Mathewes-Green Loving the storm-drenched December 3, 2007 Film Review 'Beowulf' and Christ December 3, 2007 Early Christians of the 21st century December 3, 2007 New book examines religion in popular films December 3, 2007 Sudan court jails, deports British teacher for insulting Islam after her class named teddy bear 'Mohammed' November 30, 2007 Islam third-largest religion in Ireland, figures show November 30, 2007 Military chaplains An evangelical Christian minister works with Afghan military mullahs November 30, 2007 Panel in Canada debates religion, atheism and 'The Golden Compass' November 30, 2007 Analysis Why Muslims follow Jesus November 30, 2007 Giving Thanks Into the arms of God November 29, 2007 Albert Mohler Jr. And for older children ... Respect their desire to read and to learn November 29, 2007 The Evangelical Elite Adherents can be found in powerful positions in every niche of American life, author says November 29, 2007 Work is our mission Why the godly baker's most significant task is that of baking good bread November 29, 2007 Washington-based cleric working toward 'Islamic State of North America' by 2050 November 28, 2007 USA Today Bloggers keep the faith, contentiously November 28, 2007 Albert Mohler Jr. Bible story books for children November 28, 2007 Frederica Mathewes-Green Why we need hell November 28, 2007 Episcopal Church leader downplays divisions, urges focus on helping people in need November 27, 2007 Bible students in India are beaten for preaching a 'foreign religion' November 27, 2007 Newsweek/Washington Post panel How can we forgive our enemies? November 27, 2007 Book Review Gifts of the Desert November 27, 2007 Californian diocese is invited to break with Episcopal Church November 26, 2007 Frederica Mathewes-Green What would Jesus buy? November 26, 2007 Lausanne III planning to form new world evangelism strategy November 26, 2007 'It's a good day to plant a church' Study reveals state of planting churches in the United States November 26, 2007 Charlotte-area Episcopalians defect to Anglican Province of West Africa November 21, 2007 Pastor says vow for gays is discriminatory Lesbian ordained in ELCA despite her refusal to take vow of celibacy November 21, 2007 Episcopalians in Arizona congregation split to form an Anglican church November 21, 2007 Methodist Council of Bishops calls for immediate withdrawal from Iraq November 21, 2007 North Carolina Baptists reach a fork in the path November 21, 2007 Top Episcopal leader says she forced Virginia diocese to sue 11 churches November 20, 2007 Fort Worth diocese takes steps to sever ties with the ECUSA November 20, 2007 Texas church pulls the plug on Thanksgiving interfaith celebration due to Muslim presence November 20, 2007 Exodus Youth aim to reverse 'anti-homosexual' church view November 20, 2007 Lutheran Church of Norway votes in favor of homosexual ordination November 20, 2007 Tutu criticizes what he calls a sexuality 'obsessed' church November 19, 2007 New study proves effectiveness of abstinence education November 19, 2007 Hundreds offering prayers to transform Hollywood November 19, 2007 U.N. committee approves calling for end to death penalty; rejects anti-abortion provisions November 19, 2007 Battle in Virginia over church property Former Episcopal leaders reminded of vows in court hearing November 16, 2007 Lawsuit filed over church property in Georgia Episcopal case November 16, 2007 Evangelicals accused of being 'over-committed to the Bible' November 16, 2007 Church groups approve forming long-term recovery committee to aid survivors of fires in California November 16, 2007 Churches agree on papal primacy Vatican-Orthodox schism narrows November 16, 2007 Oral Roberts University faculty vote 'no confidence' in president, call for greater 'transparency' in finances November 15, 2007 N.C. Baptists expel Charlotte-area church for welcoming gays without trying to change them November 15, 2007 Baptist convention in North Carolina starts severing ties to colleges November 15, 2007 More women than men are being ordained to Anglican priesthood November 15, 2007 Art review Christian imagery through the ages November 15, 2007 Persecution: What happened in 2007 November 14, 2007 'Historic' world Christian forum Issues a call for dialogue November 14, 2007 Federal judge rules that druggists may withhold 'morning-after' pill November 14, 2007 Q. Do you believe in God? A. Yes, no and well ... November 14, 2007 Acting president of Evangelical Theological Society talks about 'momentary crisis,' previews annual meeting November 14, 2007 Rick Warren To catch fish, learn to think like them November 13, 2007 Episcopal priest believes: To shake off fatigue, church needs to grow November 13, 2007 Pastors worldwide pledging to putting the centrality of the Bible back into a preacher's message November 13, 2007 Bible marathon in Ecuador creates giant Holy Book November 13, 2007 News Analysis Who owns properties in the Episcopal Church? November 11, 2007 Wealthier nations are less religious, new survey finds November 11, 2007 Openly lesbian priest still vying to become bishop of Episcopal diocese in Chicago November 11, 2007 Shift for United Methodists Church in North Carolina uses 'hip style' to build diversity November 11, 2007 California atheist brings a new court case to strip 'under God' from the Pledge of Allegiance November 9, 2007 Diocese in Illinois still considering split from the Episcopal Church November 9, 2007 'Disillusioned' Iranians are turning to Jesus, Christian author says November 9, 2007 News Analysis Conservative Episcopal pastor named bishop of South Carolina after a long struggle November 9, 2007 Da Vinci's 'Last Supper' now available online as 16 billion pixel image November 9, 2007 News Analysis African bishops meddling in America? November 8, 2007 Film Review Which direction will 'Golden Compass' point audiences toward? Christian groups claim pro-atheist 'stealth campaign' in Nicole Kidman fantasy film 'The Golden Compass' November 8, 2007 Episcopal Church leader says dissidents unhappy with the ordination gay bishop should refocus energy on more pressing world problems November 8, 2007 Calvin College may oust Baptist professor for not attending CRC-affiliated church November 8, 2007 Theologians are disturbed by 'Politically Correct' German Bible November 8, 2007 Devotional The reality of angels November 8, 2007 Episcopal Diocese votes to leave Pittsburgh will realign with theologically conservative Anglican province in another nation November 7, 2007 National campaign of hope gives new vision to mainline renewalists and evangelicals November 7, 2007 Indiana court overturns ban on prayer in Jesus' name, but skirts constitutional question November 7, 2007 Wheaton College graduate proclaims sermon as 'the original guerrilla theater' November 7, 2007 England's Royal Mail brings back stamps with a religious theme for Christmas November 7, 2007 Former priest says Episcopal Church cannot be reformed without intervention of the Holy Spirit November 6, 2007 Navigating Christianity and culture with C.S. Lewis November 6, 2007 Book Review 'Religion of Peace? Why Christianity Is and Islam Isn't' November 6, 2007 9 churches in Washington mark 150 years of ministry November 6, 2007 Highest United Methodist church court rules transgendered man can remain as pastor November 5, 2007 Pure Life Ministries When the gates of hell are prevailing in life November 5, 2007 Episcopal leaders of 9 churches in Florida begin talks on separation November 5, 2007 All-white Baptist association welcomes black church into its ranks November 5, 2007 San Francisco-area Episcopalians affirm pro-gay positions November 5, 2007 Episcopal Church leader threatens bishop with civil suits, expulsion if diocese leaves November 2, 2007 Jesse Remington High School: Rebuilding a Christian worldview in the Mainline November 2, 2007 Leaders want to see what other dioceses will do Episcopalians in Quincy, Illinois, will wait on realigning November 2, 2007 John Piper: Thoughts on Matthew 10:16 November 2, 2007 Conservative Massachusetts congregation breaking from the Episcopal Church USA November 2, 2007 Albert J. Mohler Jr. The postmodern eclipse of evil: Be advised . . . and be afraid November 1, 2007 Muslim officials in Nigeria dismiss from posts Christians who requested land for a chapel November 1, 2007 Why Muslims follow Jesus: The results of a recent survey of converts from Islam November 1, 2007 Focus on the Family targets next generation November 1, 2007 New pastor of New York church excited about diversity, community November 1, 2007 News Analysis Realignment, defiance mark Anglican Communion's progress October 31, 2007 Poll: Do people need God to be good? October 31, 2007 In 'Bible Road,' traveling photographer captures roadside religion in photos October 31, 2007 The Good Shepherds A small but vigorous movement believes that in farming is the preservation of the world October 31, 2007 Alternative church services becoming more prevalent in Wyoming October 31, 2007 Kid preachers pulpit-bound by Divine inspiration, they say October 30, 2007 New leader of Coral Ridge Ministries speaks about challenges young evangelicals face in ministry and American culture October 30, 2007 Survey: Most Americans believe Jesus literally rose from the dead and David killed Goliath October 30, 2007 Reformed Presbyterian Church welcomes new assistant pastor October 30, 2007 Groups shares the Good News with discussion program in a bar October 30, 2007 Robert Novak A new front in the abortion wars October 29, 2007 Anglicans propose adding adulterers to sex offenders list October 29, 2007 Council for World Mission backs Burmese struggle for democracy October 29, 2007 More than 20,000 Christians join prayer campaign for Myanmar October 29, 2007 Author explores ties between religion, magic October 29, 2007 'Beware of Dogma' billboard sponsored by Freedom From Religion Foundation October 26, 2007 Episcopal leader again speaks out for gay rights October 26, 2007 'Mother church' of Georgia moves to leave the Episcopal denomination October 26, 2007 Pastor is honored for risking his life for hundreds of North Korean refugees October 26, 2007 'God has blessed our socks off' Anglican church set to turn important corner after a long, complicated spiritual journey October 25, 2007 Jesus television breaks through barriers in Iran October 25, 2007 Diet-conscious Christians embrace 'Hallelujah Diet' as way to stay healthy while praising God October 25, 2007 Rick Warren launches new plan to multiply impact worldwide October 24, 2007 Anglican leader: 'God Delusion' author Dawkins a good scientist, but a poor philosopher October 24, 2007 Congregations are finding a new way to connect to God October 24, 2007 Methodists to meet for renewal in Memphis 'A Hope and a Future for Our Wesleyan Heritage' October 23, 2007 Anglican Action blog When Episcopal Church struggles hit your father's home town October 23, 2007 Atheists 'evangelizing' in America; how Christians can respond October 23, 2007 Illinois lawmakers override veto; schools required to start with moment of silence October 23, 2007 'Nothing is impossible with God' 'Church that never closes' going strong October 22, 2007 Rick Warren God is looking for holy people to use October 22, 2007 Alabama first state to adopt Bible textbook for high schools October 22, 2007 More Baptists push for unity with a joint revival October 22, 2007 Atheist China vows to encourage religion October 19, 2007 Christians urged to rally against Disney's removal of 'God' from movie ad October 19, 2007 In Alabama, a civil debate over the existence of God October 19, 2007 Evangelical theologian disputes alleged 'threat' Creationism supposedly poses to human rights October 19, 2007 Russians leave ecumenical talks in rift with Constantinople October 19, 2007 Poll: Majority of Americans support equality for gays October 18, 2007 New leader of Pentecostal group stresses vigorous church planting October 18, 2007 Southern Baptist leaders expresses concern over group's negative image October 18, 2007 Lecturer say churches often fail abuse victims October 18, 2007 Donald McCoid to head ELCA's section on Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations October 18, 2007 Episcopal bishop says battle over church's property will be decided by Georgia's courts October 17, 2007 Study: 1 in 5 pregnancies worldwide ends in abortion October 17, 2007 Leaders at NAE summit aim for major social changes October 17, 2007 Worker fallout in youth ministries prompts formation of 'Soul School' October 17, 2007 Teen helps lift ban on 'God' in U.S. flag certificates October 17, 2007 Commentary How to share your faith when your friends have a negative view of Christianity October 16, 2007 China expels dozens of foreign missionaries, closes down Christian companies October 16, 2007 Study: Youths see Christians as judgmental and anti-gay October 16, 2007 Helping children grow in faith October 16, 2007 Long commute initiates drive to start new congregation Professor leading effort to found local Orthodox Presbyterian church October 16, 2007 Report to UMAction steering committee October 15, 2007 Churches cancel worship Sunday for tangible faith October 15, 2007 Anglicans plan for survival amid increasing liberalism October 15, 2007 Chuck Colson Nietzsche would laugh October 15, 2007 Praying through the Book of Psalms October 15, 2007 Bishop wants unity amid discord Leader of Albany Episcopalians affirms opposition to same-sex unions and ordaining gay clergy October 12, 2007 AP exclusive: 'Dear Abby' announces her support of same-sex marriage October 12, 2007 Presbyterians earn the most What pastors get paid: Results from Christianity Today International's latest nationwide research October 12, 2007 As new term begins, high court rejects religion, abortion cases October 12, 2007 Angel Food Ministries: A non-threatening way to reach your neighbors for Jesus Christ October 12, 2007 NCC eliminates 14 positions, launches reorganization October 11, 2007 New Baptist leader asks pastors' input James Austin says Southern Baptists need to shift focus to discipleship October 11, 2007 Frederica Mathewes-Green Orthodox churches may be only ones attracting and holding men in numbers equal to women October 11, 2007 Missing Chinese church leaders held in labor camps, report says October 10, 2007 Researcher: Number of Australians identifying themselves as Christians will plummet over the next 20 years October 10, 2007 Small town exemplifies pious heart of the Dutch Christian right October 10, 2007 Methodist pastor admits during Sunday service she's been a lesbian 'as long as she can remember' October 10, 2007 Panel recommends Fort Worth diocese split from the Episcopal Church USA October 9, 2007 Skip church? Some members being asked to in the U.S. October 9, 2007 Conservative members leave Episcopal church in Arizona October 9, 2007 Congregation in Minnesota marks 40 years of ministry October 9, 2007 Liberal policies cited; fight over buildings, property expected Fort Worth Episcopal Diocese proposes break from ECUSA October 8, 2007 Across the wide Missouri divide: Why Lutheran kin are so separate October 8, 2007 California councilman takes a 'moment' for Christianity at council meetings October 8, 2007 Group of New York churches band together in flood-relief efforts October 8, 2007 Rick Warren Six worldviews Christians are competing against October 5, 2007 Religion takes center stage with Mississippi ballet company October 5, 2007 Genesis of a growing Baptist movement in Florida October 5, 2007 Christians see 'hand of God' at work today in Libya October 5, 2007 Three groups find embattled Christians reaching out to each other in northern Iraq October 5, 2007 Anglican Communion Network Bishops: Why did we act as we did in Pittsburgh? October 4, 2007 Despite threats of execution, Christians in North Korea growing in numbers October 4, 2007 Prisons in the U.S. to bring back purged religious books to libraries October 4, 2007 Congregation in Georgia adapts to changes in its membership October 4, 2007 Crusades and personal witnessing no longer are the cutting edge of evangelism in the U.S. October 4, 2007 Presiding U.S. Episcopal bishop affirms same-sex unions' stance October 3, 2007 Researcher: Emerging church movement filling void left by many denominations in spreading the Gospel October 3, 2007 Christian prayer warriors combat human trafficking October 3, 2007 Arrest comes amid new crackdown on house churches China detains prominent lawyer for Christian rights and his family October 3, 2007 Pakistani official warns female teachers, students at Christian school to start wearing Islamic clothing October 3, 2007 Evangelical Alliance backs urgent call to prayer in the face of rampant secularism, consumerism October 2, 2007 'Million Voices for Christ' petition drive launched October 2, 2007 Few first-time converts at revival left Franklin Graham preaching to the choir October 2, 2007 Iranians flocking to Christian TV October 2, 2007 Salvationists worldwide pray for lasting peace October 2, 2007 Anglican bishops in the U.S. take first steps toward forming a 'new ecclesiastical structure' October 1, 2007 Nigerian archbishop rejects ECUSA's latest efforts to calm tensions over the consecration of gay bishops October 1, 2007 Attorney defends God against lawsuit filed by state senator October 1, 2007 Anglican Action Words matter: The House of Bishops in the ECUSA continues in denial October 1, 2007 Utah's only graduate school for Protestant clergy fights to keep afloat and stay alive October 1, 2007 New Reformed presbytery established in Wisconsin September 28, 2007 No ultimatum for Episcopal Church, Archbishop of Canterbury says September 28, 2007 Anglicans in U.S. drafting compromise to fend off split September 28, 2007 Confessing to 'sins' is booming in America September 28, 2007 Broadcast pioneer, first televangelist Rex Humbard dies at age 88 September 28, 2007 Philip Jenkins Why all Anglican eyes are nervously fixed on a powerful African archbishop September 27, 2007 Lesbian chaplain protests Anglican archbishop's talk September 27, 2007 Southern Baptists consider denomination-wide response to sex abuse by members of the clergy September 27, 2007 Hundreds in India stage rally against anti-Christian attacks September 27, 2007 Demonstrators protest pro-family summit September 27, 2007 Wants divestment from Caterpillar United Methodist agency calls for targeted divestment in Israel, Sudan September 26, 2007 World Vision convoy ambushed in Darfur September 26, 2007 Episcopal bishop in New Mexico to resign, become a Catholic September 26, 2007 Reformed church in New York appoints a new pastor September 26, 2007 Congregation in Georgia marks 30 years of ministry September 26, 2007 Analysis Anglicans already are breaking up September 25, 2007 Modern Reformation Whither Protestantism? September 25, 2007 Interview with Philip Yancey 'Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference?' September 25, 2007 Book Review Grooving on Jesus September 25, 2007 Masculinity in the pulpit September 25, 2007 Chuck Colson The partial-birth abortion loophole September 24, 2007 Quincy diocese will consider cutting ties with the Episcopal Church next month September 24, 2007 With the passing of evangelical giants, who will defend Biblical truth? September 24, 2007 The Ten Commandments: More than just a symbol September 24, 2007 Book Review Covenant Theology from Adam to Christ September 24, 2007 Maryland's highest court upholds state law banning homosexual marriage September 21, 2007 Episcopal bishops in New Orleans for key meeting on gay ordination September 21, 2007 Judge rules that Ten Commandments display at Kentucky courthouse can stay September 21, 2007 Methodist Action Pacifism, moral equivalence, anti-U.S. stereotypes continue to characterize denominational resources for 9/11 anniversary September 21, 2007 Part Two The Body of Christ is the Body of Christ September 21, 2007 Orthodox Episcopalians circulating survey to lay people to assess how the Episcopal Church USA might divide September 20, 2007 Anglican Action Why is Vermont excluding traditional faiths from commission studying same-sex marriage? September 20, 2007 Part One The Body of Christ is the Body of Christ September 20, 2007 Book Review Peterson's 'conversations in spiritual theology' September 20, 2007 The four habits of a pulpit critic September 20, 2007 Modern Reformation Does justification still matter? September 19, 2007 Barna Research Americans are most worried about their children's future September 19, 2007 Evangelicals least concerned among Christians about global warming, new study finds September 19, 2007 Missiology Paul Hiebert: A life is remembered September 19, 2007 BookReview Protocol matters September 19, 2007 Most people believe Founding Fathers intended America to be a Christian nation, poll finds September 18, 2007 Presbyterian Church of East Africa vows effort to rid government buildings of 'satanic' symbols September 18, 2007 Chicago congregation votes to leave Episcopal Church USA September 18, 2007 James: Looking at an old perspective September 18, 2007 Minister on horseback continues spirit of pioneer circuit ministry September 18, 2007 House of Bishops to wrestle this week with their future in the Episcopal Church September 17, 2007 ELCA shows 1.6 % drop in number of baptized members since 2005 September 17, 2007 An examination of sermon lengths September 17, 2007 Book Review The future of atheism September 17, 2007 U.S. Senate reverses policy, approves funds for abortion programs overseas September 17, 2007 Nation's first openly gay governor starts Episcopal seminary classes September 17, 2007 Painting of Jesus in Louisiana courthouse survives legal challenge by the ACLU September 14, 2007 John Becker The central heresy of the Episcopal Church September 14, 2007 Review The Supper of the Lamb by Robert Farrar Capon September 14, 2007 U.S. churches going high-tech to raise cash September 14, 2007 Transgendered Methodist pastor's case to be decided by denominational court September 14, 2007 Archbishop of Canterbury coming to the U.S. in bid to ease growing tensions over gay bishops September 13, 2007 Barna Research Survey reveals challenges faced by young people September 13, 2007 Thousands petition Episcopal Church for financial transparency in court cases September 13, 2007 Chuck Colson Defend the persecuted religions minorities in Iraq September 13, 2007 Christians in South Korea starting to rethink overseas missions strategy September 13, 2007 R. Albert Mohler, Jr. D. James Kennedy's legacy: 'Excellence in all things and all things to God's glory' September 12, 2007 Syracuse church, Episcopal bishop agree on terms of separation plan September 12, 2007 Nearly half of Britons think religion is harmful, poll finds September 12, 2007 Evangelical: Withdrawal would be a tragedy for Afghans Should Christian agencies pull out of Afghanistan? 9/13 September 12, 2007 California legislature again OKs bill to allow same-sex marriage; governor's veto expected September 11, 2007 Conservatives eye schism over gays African Anglicans try to transform U.S. church September 11, 2007 Three former Episcopal priests elected missionary bishops for North America September 11, 2007 Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr. Spong and heresy in the cathedral September 11, 2007 Is West Seattle's Skate Church an open-minded extension of religion's embrace of secular culture? September 11, 2007 Retired bishop in Colombia criticizes visit by Episcopal Church USA's presiding bishop September 10, 2007 Growth in orthodox Christian faith has roots in the 'Global South' September 10, 2007 Some Christian publishers alter lesson plan Shift in Sunday school habits slows sales of standard courses September 10, 2007 Breakaway group conservative about everything but growth Tiny Anglican church perseveres in Florida September 10, 2007 Legal groups putting God on the docket September 7, 2007 Old gods of Nigeria vs. Christianity September 7, 2007 U.S. churches reaching out with coffee and roller rinks September 7, 2007 Episcopal congregation in Alabama reaches out through prison ministry September 7, 2007 Baptist pastor has knack for attracting young members September 7, 2007 Christians detained in Algeria for preaching, reports say September 6, 2007 Terry Mattingly On religion, Europe is out of step with rest of world September 6, 2007 Baptists turning away from public schools September 6, 2007 A cure for Lutheran laryngitis? 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