July 2001 (Volume 34, Number 5)

News Stories Fidelity-chastity standard rejected National Assembly called for Confessing Churches George F. Will: It is time to serve the soul Christianity Today report: A liberal takeover and theological ‘namby-pamby’ Assembly calls Jesus ‘unique,’ but does not affirm him as Lord alone Assembly votes to delete ‘fidelity and chastity’ standard Clipped comments Vote discussed at press conference Task force to assess spiritual condition Demonstration ban upheld by assembly Presbyterians offered chance to be ‘co-creators with Divine forces’ Per-capita rate is $5.25 per member Deficit-plagued NCC receives favorable review Opening session devoted to anti-racism training GAC will study need for establishing advocacy committee for sexual minorities Assembly rejects inclusive language for confessions Assembly tones down overture on ‘Left Behind’ New moderator blasts Confessing Movement Renewal groups host GA events Covenant Network’s sole aim to overturn ordination standard Assembly approves task force to study reparations Presbyterians say no to Vieques training Presbyterians and soulcraft woven throughout Will’s speech Spectacular growth fuels movement ‘We have lost our identity’ as a church, forum told Moderator takes heat for remarks Defense named for case against GAC For time being, Scouts have a shaky PCUSA pact Assembly rejects tax for seminaries Assembly wants independent groups to provide information Assembly briefs Abortion issues deferred for study From dinosaur to dragon: Why the Confessing Church Movement is necessary Briefly Foundations of the Faith Thy kingdom come Editorials & Columns Editorials An apostate assembly Confessions during recess Commentary What is ‘unique’ about Jesus? Columns A Gross Aberration Robert L. Howard, Chairman, Presbyterian Lay Committee Even a bird bath has boundaries Parker T. Williamson, Executive Editor, The Presbyterian Layman Other opinions Stated Clerk's column Letters to the editor Book Reviews & Column Column: Don’t know much about history By Robert P. Mills, Editor of PLC Publications Renewing the Center: Evangelical Theology in a Post-Theological Era By Stanley J. Grenz The Singer: A Classic Retelling of Cosmic Conflict By Calvin Miller

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