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Hark! Sixpence Sings Again
Nash, Slocum reunite for a marvelous Christmas album.
Mark Moring

Also: Yule Tidings
Five New CDs for Christmas

Poll: What kind of Christmas music do you like most?

A Latter-day Alliance
Evangelicals, once uncomfortable with Romney, unite with Mormons on gay marriage ban.

THEOLOGY IN THE NEWS
Ignorance as Blessing
Foreknowledge: for God and not for us.

Recessions Are Good?
Many see moral uplift as a result of the slumping economy.

The Good News in Oil and Acrylic
A missions center becomes a patron of the arts.

Special Sections:
Economic Crisis
News Quiz
Food Crisis

Day 2
Prepare the Way of the Lord
An Advent calendar.

Looking to Make a Buck?
Start making Communion wafers.
Bush 'Conscience' Rule Strengthens Workers' Right to Refuse Care
It may create heated abortion debate during Obama's first months in office.
Jos Violence Settles
Death count still climbing after a weekend of election-related Muslim-Christian fighting.
'No world leader has done more for global health than President George Bush.'
Saddleback's Warren lauds Bush and PEPFAR program as treatment goal is surpassed.
Puritans in Focus
Recent book has the mainstream press 'wordy' about the Puritans.
Changing the World is Too Much Fun
Rick Warren, Reader's Digest team up to start magazine, website for missions-minded Christians.
Say a Prayer for DR Congo on Sunday
Leading Congolese Christian calls for Day of Prayer on Nov. 23
Bob Jones U. Apologizes for Former Racist Policies
Apology came after school received alumni-penned letter with over 500 signatories.

[monday \| 12.01.08] Prepare the Way of the Lord New CDs for Christmas Hansen: Ignorance as Blessing	[wednesday \| 11.26.08] Fruit Pies, Popcorn, and Music A Different Kind of Thanksgiving Quiz: Behind Turkey and Football
[tuesday \| 11.25.08] The Good News in Oil and Acrylic Switchfoot's Foreman Blends the Socratic and Spiritual	[monday \| 11.24.08] Guthrie: All Monotheisms Are Not Alike Reflections: Thrift CIA Covered Up Role in Missionary Death
[friday \| 11.21.08] Lyrics of Hope Slideshow: No Need to Fret Go Figure News Quiz: Fire and Dating	[thursday \| 11.20.08] Francis Schaeffer, Contentious Catalyst Graphic: The Bible Rainbow

[The Latest]

Government giveaway, religious Web site separated
El Paso County may have tiptoed to the line separating church and state in promoting a Christmas giveaway the Department of Human Services is hosting for its clients with the help of an evangelical group. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
In the Garden
It was not guilt they felt, not at first. (Alan Jacobs, Cabinet)
A Brief History of the Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has a devoutly religious mission, rooted in its founding in 1865 by an evangelical protestant minister (and former pawn broker) named William Booth. (Time magazine)
Christian Triplets Lead Liberty Women's Basketball
Seniors Megan, Molly and Moriah Frazee — who produced a combined 2,782 points and 1,470 rebounds in their first three seasons — have led the Flames to two Big South titles, two NCAA tournament berths and a 72-22 record in three years.
Documentary on Christians and porn has TV premiere Sunday
A television documentary that shines a light on the problem of pornography addiction among Christians airs Dec. 7 on the ION Television Network, formerly PAX TV. (ABP)
Religion shaped 2008 in big, dramatic ways
Barack Obama may have chosen Joe Biden, and John McCain may have turned to Sarah Palin, but in the end the most sought-after running mate in the 2008 campaign never appeared on a single ballot. (Religion News Service)

[Top Stories]

Broader medical refusal rule may go far beyond abortion
The Bush administration plans a new 'right of conscience' rule that would allow more workers to refuse more procedures. Critics say it could apply to artificial insemination and birth control. (Los Angeles Times)
Counting the Bodies in the Aftermath of Clashes in Nigeria
At least 400 people were killed on Friday after angry Christian and Muslim mobs protested what they said were rigged local election results (The New York Times)
Deadly Nigeria Clashes Subside
Soldiers recently wrested control of the streets from armed Christian and Muslim gangs that had roamed the city, in the worst religious violence Nigeria has seen in four years (The New York Times)
Deadly Nigerian riots tied to rifts over election
Iki Atsen told the women in his family to flee and grabbed an ax as a man with a bullhorn urged 100 Muslim men to storm Atsen's Christian homestead and kill all nonbelievers. (Associated Press)
1 victim dead, 2 still critical after church shooting
Reshma James, 24, died after being by her estranged husband during church services at St. Thomas Knanaya in Clifton, New Jersey (The Record, N.J.)
Disgraced pastor returns, as Christian businessman
While his exact plans remain unclear, Haggard is unmistakably making himself a public figure again, nine months after his former church said he walked away from an oversight process meant to restore him (Associated Press)

[CT Classics]The Seven Deadly Signs
Ministries that think they can do no financial wrong deceive themselves.

By John G. Stackhouse Jr | posted 6/12/2000

Blessed Are the Barren
The kingdom of God springs forth from the empty womb.

Sarah Hinlicky Wilson | posted 12/07/2007

Overturning the Money Tables
Rusty Leonard is a financial manager who wants to change how you give and invest.

Rob Moll | posted 7/11/2008

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