Table of Contents Pigging out by Jamie Dean Cover Story | Democrats promised to change the practice of earmarking, and they have made some reforms. But Congress continues to produce massive amounts of pork, and Christian groups are among those lobbying for thick slices of bacon [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/pigging_out] In this issue: "Our pork," Dec. 8, 2007 Features Dispatches Reviews Notebook Voices Features Vacant Lott by Jamie Dean Politics | No. 2 Senate Republican becomes No. 6 to head for the exit door. Why the GOP exodus? [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/vacant_lott] Common word game by Mark Bergin Islam | An effort for Muslim-Christian harmony says both religions can unite around a love of God-but which God? [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/common_word_game] The good jihad by Priya Abraham Books | Noted companion of persecuted believers, Brother Andrew has another way to fight terrorism [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/the_good_jihad] 'Higher peace' dividends by Susan Olasky Kenya | Counseling center helps African women overcome the effects of poverty, war, and disease-and produce beautiful holiday products [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/higher_peace_dividends] Separate and unequal by Marvin Olasky Interview | Author Rodney Stark compares world religions and finds they are not all the same [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/separate_and_unequal] All or nothing by Jill Nelson Israel | Israelis and Palestinians leave Annapolis pledged to negotiate but without making needed compromises [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/all_or_nothing] Dispatches The Buzz Need-to-know news [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/the_buzz_0] Handicapping the GOP race by Marvin Olasky Romney, Thompson falter in YouTube debate [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/handicapping_the_gop_race] Quick Takes Oddball occurrences [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/quick_takes_0] Quotables Memorable things they said [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/quotables_0] Reviews Grey's fantasy by Megan Basham Television | A popular drama buys into feminist sexuality and loses ratings [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/grey_s_fantasy] Enchanting film by Sam Thielman Movies | Disney musical offers a genuine defense of marital love [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/enchanting_film] Troubled teen by Meghan Keane Movies | Juno captures the awkward development of teen maturity [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/troubled_teen] Noteworthy CDs by Gene Clark with Carla Olson, Miles Davis, Bo Diddley, Love, Various artists Notable CDs | Five noteworthy reissues reviewed by Arsenio Orteza [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/noteworthy_cds] Notebook Green makeover by Edward E. Plowman Religion | ORU reforms prompt billionaire to give millions [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/green_makeover] King of Queens by Mark Bergin Sports | Daniel Kanyaruhuru says the suffering of his past has made him a better runner and a better person [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/king_of_queens] Voices Practical atheism by Joel Belz Denials of God can be so quiet that they are easy to miss [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/practical_atheism] Mailbag Letters from our readers [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/mailbag_0] Oh, for a thousand tongues by Andrée Seu Celebrating the 18th born child of Mrs. Susanna Wesley [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/oh_for_a_thousand_tongues] Broken compass by Janie B. Cheaney Emails have been warning Christians to shun The Golden Compass because the author is a dedicated atheist with an avowed goal of "destroying God" [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/broken_compass] Liar, lunatic, Lord? by Marvin Olasky A careful reading knocks out the "it's propaganda" option, too [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/12/liar_lunatic_lord]
