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Triple or nothing

by Susan Olasky

Cover Story | Where does hope lie? In Detroit, a recent history of failure intensifies impatience with the slow work of home-by-home revitalization. The city appears ready to gamble on its future, and with three new casinos opening, it appears the church has lost this round-or, in some cases, joined the other team.

[http://www.worldmag.com/1998/08/triple_or_nothing]

In this issue: "Betting on the future," Aug. 1, 1998

Features

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The UN vs. Christianity?

by Mindy Belz

International |  Christian relief workers charge that UN efforts are prolonging war and famine in Sudan

[http://www.worldmag.com/1998/08/the_un_vs_christianity]

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What is a Republican?

by Roy Maynard

National |  In the heart of Bob Dole country, Republican conservatives take on GOP liberals; the battleground is the governor's mansion, the issue is abortion

[http://www.worldmag.com/1998/08/what_is_a_republican]

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All bets are off

by R. Albert Mohler

National |  The church must speak up about gambling, rather than betting that the problem will just go away

[http://www.worldmag.com/1998/08/all_bets_are_off]

Dispatches

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Christ is so much better

by Chris Stamper

The suicidal guru and other cultural buzz

[http://www.worldmag.com/1998/08/christ_is_so_much_better]

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Quotables

I don't think a father is necessary to raise a healthy, happy baby. Single mom Jodie Foster, on her baby Charles, born last week. She refused to disclose the…

[http://www.worldmag.com/1998/08/quotables]

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This Week

Statist salads Thanks to Gov. Pete Wilson, Californians can once again enjoy a proper Caesar salad. Ever vigilant to protect citizens from themselves, the…

[http://www.worldmag.com/1998/08/this_week]

Reviews

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Audio: Not that contemporary

by Terry Yount

Culture |  New labels seek to reshape CCM, but don't yet

[http://www.worldmag.com/1998/08/audio_not_that_contemporary]

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Retro-grade culture

by Gene Edward Veith

Culture |  When the culture goes stagnant, the only option is to recycle the past

[http://www.worldmag.com/1998/08/retro_grade_culture]

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Books: Power of motherhood

by Roy Maynard

Books |  A TV personality takes a second look at feminism

[http://www.worldmag.com/1998/08/books_power_of_motherhood]

Voices

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Mailbag

Our trade avenue Our daughter has been working for the past year in China for two companies involved in "joint venture" programs, one of the several means by…

[http://www.worldmag.com/1998/08/mailbag]

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Look up or look out

The subtle difference between admiration and adultery

[http://www.worldmag.com/1998/08/look_up_or_look_out]

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The faith questions

by Joel Belz

Here's where our liberties may be most tested

[http://www.worldmag.com/1998/08/the_faith_questions]

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Summertime

by Marvin Olasky

Fighting the natural tendency to complicate

[http://www.worldmag.com/1998/08/summertime]

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