The sixth wind?

by Marvin Olasky

Cover Story | Headlines trumpet Christian decline, but a closer look suggests another rise in serious faith

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/the_sixth_wind]

In this issue: "Is Christianity in the U.S. doomed?," June 20, 2009

Looking Ahead

by The Editors

Looking Ahead | News to watch in the weeks to come

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/looking_ahead_0]

Human Race

by The Editors

Human Race | SPELLBOUND: After four consecutive trips to the Scripps National Spelling Bee, eighth-grader Kavya Shivashankar, 13, spelled her way to the top May 28 to take…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/human_race_0]

Keeping the faith?

by Emily Belz

Religion | Christian charities face battles without and within about putting faith explicitly in their actions. Should federal funds go to religious groups? Should World…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/keeping_the_faith]

Out of the wilderness

by Edward Lee Pitts

Politics | GOP leaders look for ways to bring back the Republican brand

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/out_of_the_wilderness]

Reformed 'City'

by Mark Bergin

Religion | What some call the "New Calvinism" sees itself as reviving an old evangelicalism

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/reformed_city]

Likely to succeed

by Edward Lee Pitts

Supreme Court | The right and left may be nervous about Sotomayor, but confirmation is not in doubt

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/likely_to_succeed]

Going for the gold

by James Allen Walker

Finance | With stocks trending down, precious metals get a fresh look

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/going_for_the_gold]

Perseverance of a singer

by Susan Olasky

Lifestyle/Technology | Uncertainties of a career on stage lead New York actress to "calm down and rely on God-a lot"

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/perseverance_of_a_singer]

Bleeding Kansas

by Janie B. Cheaney

Crime | The tragedy of George Tiller's murder will only further obscure the truth about abortion

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/bleeding_kansas]

Ready to compete

by Marvin Olasky

Q&A | God Is Back authors say Christianity is poised to do well-and better than Islam-in the 21st century

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/ready_to_compete]

Recession-proof banking?

by Emily Belz

Finance | Grameen Bank and microfinance guru Muhammad Yunus came to America just a year ago with ideas-and success stories-on how the poor can survive a credit crunch

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/recession_proof_banking]

Bitter wounds

by Jill Nelson

Sri Lanka | The fighting may have stopped in Sri Lanka, but ethnic tensions are high as thousands of minority Tamils suffer in primitive camps

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/bitter_wounds]

Standing down

by Jamie Dean

Sudan | As the crisis in Darfur deepens, President Obama's hard line from last year turns soft

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/standing_down]

Escape from scandal

by Daniel Olasky

Britain | Cricket helps take the mind off bleak economy and politicians' malfeasance

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/escape_from_scandal]

'Cell production'

by Susan Olasky

Missions | Parish Furniture is on a mission to build skills and disciples as well as quality products in Peru

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/cell_production]

Givers without borders

by Warren Cole Smith, Rusty Leonard

Charity | Churches and individuals lead in giving to poor countries

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/givers_without_borders]

Houses of God

Houses of God | The Church of the Cross in Bluffton, S.C.

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/houses_of_god]

Change in the weather

by Jamie Dean

China | On China trip, Nancy Pelosi shifts focus from human rights to the environment

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/change_in_the_weather]

Quick Takes

by The Editors

Oddball occurences

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/quick_takes_0]

Quotables

by The Editors

Memorable things they said

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/quotables_0]

The Buzz

by The Editors

Need-to-know news

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/the_buzz_0]

Eyes to see

by Marvin Olasky

Books | Thomas Farr shows the importance of religion and freedom in world politics

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/eyes_to_see]

Summer cinema

by Megan Basham

Movies | A look at what theaters have in store for June and July

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/summer_cinema]

Life saver

by Marvin Olasky

Theater | Irena's Vow brings a pro-life message to a blue state

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/life_saver]

Eddie grows up

by Rebecca Kelley

Movies | Imagine That shows Murphy has the chops to be a serious actor

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/eddie_grows_up]

Bitter unions

by Sam Thielman

Movies | Noel Coward's dour view of marriage comes to the big screen

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/bitter_unions]

Notable books

by Matt Bell, Jacqueline Winspear, Eugene Genovese, Susan Isaacs

Notable Books | Four noteworthy books reviewed by Susan Olasky

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/notable_books_0]

Art for youth's sake

by Arsenio Orteza

Music | With music inseparable from the musician, perpetual adolescence reigns

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/art_for_youth_s_sake]

Notable CDs

by Ambrose Field, John Potter, Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo, Daedalus Quartet, Dresdner Philharmonie, the Hilliard Ensemble, Bradley Bolen & Vincent De Vries

Notable CDs | Noteworthy new or recent classical CDs reviewed by Arsenio Orteza

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/06/notable_cds]