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Out of one, many

Out of one, many

by Mark Bergin

Cover Story | Multi-site churches are growing, spreading across cultures, and redefining the concept of gathered worship, for better and for worse. From high-tech to low-frills, unanswered questions and unproven strategies of NextGen churches have yet to slow the mania

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/out_of_one_many]

In this issue: "NextGen worship," July 26, 2008

Features

Soul searching
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Soul searching

by Jamie Dean

Campaign 2008 |  Barack Obama made headlines with his faith-based proposal, but the devilish part of his plan is in the details

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/soul_searching]

Who will pay?
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Who will pay?

by Lynn Vincent

Disaster |  With Midwest flooding affecting hundreds of towns across 10 states, homeowners may find themselves left with the cost of cleaning up

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/who_will_pay]

The power of three
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The power of three

by Lynn Vincent

Law |  How a trio of pastors sparked the movement to give California voters the last word on same-sex marriage in their state

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/the_power_of_three]

Goodnight, hoppers; goodnight, hustlers everywhere
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Goodnight, hoppers; goodnight, hustlers everywhere

by Marvin Olasky

Television |  The Wire in its fifth and last season is mercilessly consistent in its vision of a fallen world

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/goodnight_hoppers_goodnight_hustlers_everywhere]

'Black genocide'
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'Black genocide'

by Alisa Harris

Abortion |  Protesters want the NAACP to speak up on the slaughter of unborn African-Americans

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/black_genocide]

The Chambers-Hiss case
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The Chambers-Hiss case

by Marvin Olasky

History |  On its 60th anniversary, the famous spy case poses theological as well as political questions

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/the_chambers_hiss_case]

Maximum optimist
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Maximum optimist

by Warren Cole Smith

Philanthropy |  Philanthropist John M. Templeton turned others' losses into billions of gains

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/maximum_optimist]

The whole truth
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The whole truth

by David Bahnsen

Personal Finance |  Alternative to term life insurance has some definite drawbacks

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/the_whole_truth]

The good life
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The good life

by Susan Olasky

Lifestyle/Technology |  Resources for those beginning to think about alternatives to retirement

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/the_good_life]

Aid and comfort
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Aid and comfort

by Rusty Leonard and Warren Cole Smith

Charity |  When it comes to giving, Americans are not so ugly after all

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/aid_and_comfort]

Houses of God
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Houses of God

Houses of God |  Standing in the doorway of his church Pastor Norman Markle leads in prayer worshippers who attend without getting out of their cars. The new drive-in church…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/houses_of_god_0]

Crisis of a lifetime
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Crisis of a lifetime

by Alex Tokarev

Economy |  Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rescue promises more instability to come and more government sponsorship of consumption

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/crisis_of_a_lifetime]

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Looking ahead

by The Editors

Looking Ahead |  News to watch in the weeks to come

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/looking_ahead_0]

Heckler's veto
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Heckler's veto

by Lynn Vincent

Abortion |  Circuit court rules in favor of displaying abortion photos

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/heckler_s_veto]

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Human Race

by The Editors

Human Race |  DIED: Former Bush press secretary and Fox News personality Tony Snow died July 12 after a long battle with colon cancer. As the original host of Fox News…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/human_race_0]

Dispatches

The Buzz
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The Buzz

Need-to-know news

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/the_buzz_0]

Quick Takes
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Quick Takes

by The Editors

Oddball occurrences

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/quick_takes_0]

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Quotables

by The Editors

Memorable things they said

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/quotables_0]

Reviews

Gone batty
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Gone batty

by Sam Thielman

Movies |  The Dark Knight is a morality tale in which everyone's a hair crazier than usual

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/gone_batty]

Enjoyable Journey
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Enjoyable Journey

by Mark Hemingway

Movies |  Once it gets going, a new adaptation of Jules Verne classic works

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/enjoyable_journey]

Improbably cute
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Improbably cute

by Sam Thielman

Movies |  Hellboy II is short on plot but long on fun-to-watch action

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/improbably_cute]

Low and mighty
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Low and mighty

by Meghan Keane

Movies |  Bio flick fails to address Roman Polanski's sense of entitlement

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/low_and_mighty]

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A faster treadmill

by Marvin Olasky

Books |  A season of books on faith and life

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/a_faster_treadmill]

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Notable books

by Meg Meeker, Jill Bolte Taylor, Roger Lowenstein, Kathleen Parker

Notable Books |  Four noteworthy nonfiction books reviewed by Susan Olasky

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/notable_books_0]

Brothers in arms
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Brothers in arms

by Marvin Olasky

Books |  Cal Thomas and Bob Beckel come from opposing political camps, but united by faith they have moved beyond polarization

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/brothers_in_arms]

Giant task
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Giant task

by Arsenio Orteza

Music |  Rock opera puts to song an Oscar Wilde tale

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/giant_task]

Bubblegum's back
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Bubblegum's back

by Arsenio Orteza

Music |  Rereleased Osmonds albums are a pleasant surprise

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/bubblegum_s_back]

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Notable CDs

by Willie Nelson/Wynton Marsalis, Willie Nelson, Gavin DeGraw, The Browns

Notable CDs |  Four noteworthy new releases and reissues reviewed by Arsenio Orteza

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/notable_cds_0]

Notebook

Tennis returns
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Tennis returns

by Mark Bergin

Sports |  Courtesy of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the word is out: Tennis lives

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/tennis_returns]

Voices

Wrong doxology
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Wrong doxology

by Joel Belz

When big government becomes a false god it puts true worship out of tune

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/wrong_doxology]

Campaign of one
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Campaign of one

by Mindy Belz

Jesse Helms, 1921-2008

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/campaign_of_one]

Me, myself, and iPhone
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Me, myself, and iPhone

by Vern S. Poythress

Technology can be an instrument for gratitude or for idolatry

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/me_myself_and_iphone]

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Mailbag

by The Editors

Letters from our readers

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/mailbag_0]

Beyond human control
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Beyond human control

by Andrée Seu

Welsh revival shows the limits of programs and the limitless Spirit

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/beyond_human_control]

Fleeting thoughts
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Fleeting thoughts

by Janie B. Cheaney

How the internet is eating my brain

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/fleeting_thoughts]

Sex appeal
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Sex appeal

by Gene Edward Veith

How a branch of Islam wants to convert the West

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/sex_appeal]

Name that idea
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Name that idea

by Marvin Olasky

Try a little social justice

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/07/name_that_idea]

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