Table of Contents Back to the present by Marvin Olasky Cover Story | Understanding abortion in the past will help us fight it today [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/back_to_the_present] In this issue: "Millions cut down," Jan. 17, 2009 Features Dispatches Reviews Notebook Voices Features Houses of God Houses of God | A church pastored by John Fidel in Rugari, a small town in eastern Congo. [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/houses_of_god] Mad about Madoff by Warren Cole Smith and Rusty Leonard Charity | Bernard Madoff scandal shuts down charities [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/mad_about_madoff] The power of words by Susan Olasky Lifestyle/Technology | Author Bret Lott strives to write with the integrity of Christ [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/the_power_of_words] Lessons from the past by Marvin Olasky Abortion Past | Pro-lifers in the 19th century overcame staggering abortion rates and saved lives; here's how they did it [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/lessons_from_the_past] Black genocide by Lynn Vincent Abortion Present | African-Americans are fighting the high toll of abortion in their own community by developing compassionate alternatives [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/black_genocide] Disunited nations by Alisa Harris Abortion Present | A statement of dissent at the UN, a victory in west Texas, and other pro-life news [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/disunited_nations] Life or death? by Alisa Harris Abortion Present | Group that fights breast cancer maintains troubling ties to Planned Parenthood [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/life_or_death] Still fighting by Russ Pulliam Abortion Present | Election returns cannot keep down the pro-life movement [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/still_fighting] On the ropes by Lynn Vincent Abortion Present | Undercover videos shot in Indiana Planned Parenthood clinics trigger firings, possible state probe [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/on_the_ropes] Pro-life pivot by Marvin Olasky Abortion Past | The untold story of how movement shifted focus, changed its image, and saved lives [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/pro_life_pivot] Lethal law by Lynn Vincent Abortion Present | Federal Freedom of Choice Act may reverse some of the gains made against abortion on the state level [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/lethal_law] Selling abortion by Marvin Olasky Abortion Past | Through academia, the press, and TV, pro-abortion forces peddled their cause [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/selling_abortion] American girls by Lynn Vincent Abortion Present | When it comes to abortion, some Hispanics are becoming a bit too assimilated [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/american_girls] 'Look back, walk forward' by Zoe Sandvig Fashion | The models of Amani ya Juu took and unusual path to the runway [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/look_back_walk_forward] Transient connections by Alisa Harris New York Journal | Nothing is random in a city full of seemingly chance encounters [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/transient_connections] Human Race by The Editors Human Race | HIRED: Time magazine Washington bureau chief Jay Carney is ending his 20-year career with the newsweekly to serve as Vice President-elect Joe Biden's director… [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/human_race] Looking ahead by The Editors Looking Ahead | News to watch in the weeks to come [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/looking_ahead] Bronze linings by Timothy Lamer Economy | The economic news may be terrible-but it's not uniformly bad [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/bronze_linings] Quiet witness by Alisa Harris Religion | Evangelism to Muslims is hard, but slow progress is coming in New York [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/quiet_witness] Dispatches Quotables by The Editors Memorable things they said [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/quotables] Quick Takes by The Editors Oddball occurrences [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/quick_takes] The Buzz by The Editors Need-to-know news [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/the_buzz] Reviews Culture clash by Megan Basham Movies | In Gran Torino, Clint Eastwood uses his icon status to successfully take on the sensitive subject of racism [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/culture_clash] Road rage by Sam Thielman Movies | The visual appeal of latest Mendes film is its only attraction [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/road_rage] On the run by Sam Thielman Movies | Viewers who know their Bible will get more out of Edward Zwick's Defiance [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/on_the_run] Millionaire class by Mindy Belz Movies | Slumdog scores as tale of poverty and hope [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/millionaire_class] Tough love by Rebecca Cusey Movies | Doubt offers a complex look at faith and compassion [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/tough_love] Notable CDs by Various Performers, Seabird, Tommy James & the Shondells, Creedence Clearwater Revival Notable CDs | Four noteworthy albums released in late 2008 reviewed by Arsenio Orteza [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/notable_cds] Barry quite contrary by Arsenio Orteza Music | Manilow's haughty attitude makes public mocking easy [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/barry_quite_contrary] Healthy competition by Marvin Olasky Books | Author Regina Herzlinger says consumer choice would cure what ails the U.S. health-care system [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/healthy_competition] Notable books by Lisa Genova, William Kent Krueger, Nicholas Drayson, Reginald Hill Notable Books | Four noteworthy novels reviewed by Susan Olasky [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/notable_books] Abortion treadmill by Marvin Olasky Books | A roundup of books, some blessed and some hampered by timing [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/abortion_treadmill] Notebook Devout Dolphin by Mark Bergin Sports | Out of New York, Pennington is back on top in Miami [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/devout_dolphin] Voices Abortion heresy by Marvin Olasky Illogical positions lead to revealing slips of the tongue [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/abortion_heresy] Way out on a limb by Andrée Seu George Muller spent decades trusting in the Lord [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/way_out_on_a_limb] Mailbag by The Editors Letters from our readers [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/mailbag] Fountain of youth by Vern S. Poythress There is a way, but only one, to live forever [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/fountain_of_youth] Timing is everything by Mindy Belz Baghdad makes Christmas official while U.S. panel condemns lack of religious freedom [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/timing_is_everything] 'Keep the numbers up!' by Janie B. Cheaney Society decides to tolerate those who lie, cheat, and steal [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/keep_the_numbers_up] Trash it by Joel Belz An easy way to make your donations more effective [http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/trash_it]
