"Weblog: With Gay Bishop Consecration Days Away, D.C. Bishop Vows Same-Sex Blessing Rite"
"Anglican commission named, Gen. Boykin story keeps going, church ad rejected after initial acceptance, and other stories from online sources around the world"
Ted Olsen

Weblog: What's the Frequency, Don Wildmon?
Michael W. McConnell lands in the center of the Senate's federal court nomination fight
Todd Hertz

Politics May Splinter NRB
Christian broadcasters may sack incoming president or bolt the organization.
LaTonya Taylor

PTL Victims to Receive $6.54 Each
Lawyers take $2.5 million of $3.7 million settlement
"Religion News Service, CT Staff"

The CT Review: Semi-Amazing Grace
Jay Bakker (yes, Jim and Tammy Faye's son) describes his continuing recovery from church-inflicted wounds.
Douglas LeBlanc

Review: The Eyes of Tammy Faye
"She has unintentionally become an ambassador of God's grace to a community that has received too few envoys from evangelicalism."
By Steve Rabey

Afraid of Heaven
We do not yearn to be near God because we do not find sin utterly repugnant or goodness rapturously attractive.
Kenneth Kantzer

Heaven: Not Just an Eternal Day Off
As if anticipating the question, Will life on the new earth be boring? the Bible points to much activity there.
Anthony Hoekema

Heaven Can't Wait
I have seen the electrifying results of what can happen when the reality comes alive
Philip Yancey

Loose Lips
Christians in Hong Kong worry over remarks by broadcaster.
By Manpreet Singh in Hong Kong

Clean Air for Ears
The FCC has rejoined the war against indecency.
A Christianity Today editorial

Weblog: Four Southern Baptist Aid Workers Killed in Iraq
Plus: While Unitarian ministers are arrested by police for gay marriages, a wed lesbian faces a church trial for being a minister, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen

Southern Baptists Break Ties With Roman Catholic Church
"Russell Crowe was a Seventh-Day Adventist minister before he was a gladiator, CBN layoffs, and other stories from the world's mainstream media sources."
Ted Olsen

Weblog: India's Christians Reportedly Convert En Masse to Hinduism
Plus: Protest-free Gay Days at Disney, Ten Commandments judge has commanding lead in election, and other stories from the world's mainstream media sources.
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 6/6/00

Africa: A Windup Gospel and Recycled Studios
Christian broadcasting in Africa is amplified by new technology, innovative partnerships.
By Rusty Wright

Church Militant
'Mayday for Marriage' rally organizer says stakes are high.
By Bob Smietana

Weblog: Norway Aflutter Over Soccer Prayers
Plus: Focus on the Family's Candidate endorsement, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen

Theology of the Body
Pope John Paul II on the biblical foundations of marriage and sexuality.
By Laura Merzig Fabrycky

"Weblog: Prayer, Pain, and Prophecies Follow Attacks"
Mainstream and Christian media note the religious fallout of yesterday's horrific events
Ted Olsen

News Briefs

Weblog: Battle for NRB Heats Up as Dobson, Moody Square Off
Robert Neff calls Focus on the Family head's actions ungodly, Dobson says he's victim of smear campaign.
Ted Olsen

Broadcasters Aim to Cool NRB Controversy
Dobson, Neff make gestures to mend wounds.
LaTonya Taylor

CT Classic: Which Version Should We Use?
What we said when the NIV was first published.
A Christianity Today Editorial

"While Critics Worry About Continued FCC Deregulation, Christian Broadcasters Have Little to Fear"
"The few mom-and-pop religious stations remaining won't feel a significant change, say observers"
Todd Hertz

The Dick Staub Interview: Dave Alan Johnson
The creator of Doc talks about balancing entertainment with spiritual depth and TV shows with evil plumbers

Weblog: Robertson Says He's Quitting Politics
Plus: Pax TV is in trouble, and other stories from media around the world.
Ted Olsen

Quake Opens Door to Gospel
How Christians are trying to ease tensions in the Islamic Republic.
By John W. Kennedy

Film Forum: Talking About Revolutions
"What religious critics are saying about The Matrix Revolutions, The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, Elf, Brother Bear, The Human Stain, In the Cut, Shattered Glass, Mystic River, Radio, Veronica Guerin, and the upcoming Return of the King, and DaVinci Code"
Jeffrey Overstreet

"Weblog: Supreme Court Rejects Bible Club, Grad Speech, and Fetal Homicide Cases"
"Ten Commandments on tour, a cross dispute in Florida, and other stories from online sources around the world"
Ted Olsen

When Backward Is Forward
Christmas may be the best argument against genetic enhancement.
by Andy Crouch

Books & Culture Corner: Whose Reality TV?
"Tune in this week to Frederick Wiseman's PBS documentary, Domestic Violence, to see some real survivors."
Nathan Bierma

Would a Christian Bachelorette Be Different?
A panel of Christian singles discusses the proliferation of reality dating shows and the turn from seeking one-night stands to seeking spouses

Weblog: What Else Pat Robertson Said
Plus: World Vision teams with Ricky Martin, Halloween hit from both sides, TBN update, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen

Weblog: French Schools Ban Islamic Headscarves; U.S. Schools Practice Islam
"Court upholds Ohio's partial-birth abortion ban, library allows paintings of Jesus, and stories from online sources around the world"
Rob Moll

Quotation Marks
"Recent comments about politics, bias against Christians, and Pat Robertson's support of Charles Taylor"
Ted Olsen

Swaggart Employee Arrested
'Trusted employee' changed with money laundering, bank fraud, obstruction of justice, and theft.

Letters: One Who Has Fallen

Still Wrestling with the Devil
A visit with Jimmy Swaggart ten years after his fall.
Randall Balmer

Weblog: Former TBN Employee Alleges Gay Tryst With Paul Crouch
TBN boss paid $425,000 to silence claims, but accuser now wants $10 million.
Compiled by Ted Olsen

Joyce Meyer Responds to Critics, Shifts Income Source
Amid cancellation and watchdog's call for IRS investigation, evangelist defends finances.
By Corrie Cutrer, in St. Louis

Weblog: Heavy Lifting During a Busy Religion News Week
"Oodles of religion news stories, on topics from Joyce Meyer to Franklin Graham, from gay marriage to The Passion of the Christ"
Ted Olsen with Rob Moll

When Backward Is Forward
Christmas may be the best argument against genetic enhancement.
by Andy Crouch

Rubber Sharks and Real Kids
Ted Baehr tells parents to use common sense and cognitive development theory.
Interview by David Neff

Screwtape Proposes a Divorce
The pitfalls of Great Expectations.
By Eric Metaxas

TBN Under the Microscope
Newspaper investigates Christian network over sex charges, spending.
By Religion News Service, staff reports

"While Critics Worry About Continued FCC Deregulation, Christian Broadcasters Have Little to Fear"
"The few mom-and-pop religious stations remaining won't feel a significant change, say observers"
Todd Hertz

Weblog: Smearing Simon
Idolizing Christian musicians, and other stories from online sources around the world
Ted Olsen

Running Out of Miracles
Big Idea creator Phil Vischer had his dream crumble, but he's no longer s-scared.
By Bob Smietana

Putting Big Idea Back Together
Bob Smietana

VeggieTales Creators File for Bankruptcy
"Bob the Tomato and friends sold to company that already has Lassie, Lone Ranger, and Rudolph"
Bob Smietana

The Church of O
"With a congregation of 22 million viewers, Oprah Winfrey has become one of the most influential spiritual leaders in America."
LaTonya Taylor

"Inside CT: Using a Knife, Fork, and Spoon"
Timothy C. Morgan

Praying for Movers and Shakers