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| − | '''''Christianity Today''''' is a monthly magazine founded in 1956 to discuss [[Christian]] themes and issues relevant to modern society. Originally founded by [[Billy Graham]], the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has no current ties to the magazine.<ref>BGEA publishes its own monthly magazine, ''Decision''.</ref> Located in Carol Stream, [[Illinois]], Christianity Today International now publishes thirteen Christian magazines and hosts Christian websites. | + | '''''Christianity Today''''' is a monthly magazine founded in 1956 to discuss [[Christian]] themes and issues relevant to modern society. Originally founded by [[Billy Graham]], the [[Billy Graham Evangelistic Association]] has no current ties to the magazine.<ref>BGEA publishes its own monthly magazine, ''Decision''.</ref> Located in Carol Stream, [[Illinois]], Christianity Today International now publishes thirteen Christian magazines and hosts Christian websites. |
| − | According to its own reported figures, circulation has dropped for ''Christianity Today'' since 2007. Namely, in February of 2007 ''Christianity Today'' had circulation figures of 150,000 and readership of 350,000.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Christianity_Today&oldid=106119369 Wikipedia's February 6, 2007 entry on Christianity Today</ref> ''Christianity Today'' magazine presently has a print circulation of approximately 130,000, of which approximately 36,000 is free, and readership of 260,000 | + | According to its own reported figures, circulation has dropped for ''Christianity Today'' since 2007. Namely, in February of 2007 ''Christianity Today'' had circulation figures of 150,000 and readership of 350,000.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Christianity_Today&oldid=106119369 Wikipedia's February 6, 2007 entry on Christianity Today</ref> ''Christianity Today'' magazine presently has a print circulation of approximately 130,000, of which approximately 36,000 is free, and readership of 260,000.<ref name="CTAd">{{cite web|url=http://www.christianitytodayads.com/|title=Christianity Today Advertising – Connecting You with Christian Audiences|author=|date=|work=christianitytodayads.com|accessdate=November 10, 2016}}</ref> |
The magazine has shifted in a [[liberal]] direction and is not representative of [[evangelical Christians]].<ref name="CTonTrump">Multiple references: | The magazine has shifted in a [[liberal]] direction and is not representative of [[evangelical Christians]].<ref name="CTonTrump">Multiple references: | ||
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*Pearce, Tim (December 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/nearly-200-evangelical-leaders-blast-christianity-today-over-anti-trump-editorial Nearly 200 evangelical leaders blast Christianity Today over anti-Trump editorial]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 23, 2019. | *Pearce, Tim (December 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/nearly-200-evangelical-leaders-blast-christianity-today-over-anti-trump-editorial Nearly 200 evangelical leaders blast Christianity Today over anti-Trump editorial]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 23, 2019. | ||
*Bohon, Dave (December 23, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/34433-nearly-200-christian-leaders-take-bold-stand-for-trump Nearly 200 Christian Leaders Take Bold Stand for Trump]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 23, 2019. | *Bohon, Dave (December 23, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/34433-nearly-200-christian-leaders-take-bold-stand-for-trump Nearly 200 Christian Leaders Take Bold Stand for Trump]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 23, 2019. | ||
| − | *Nance, Penny (December 28, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/christianity-today-has-damaged-the-christian-witness-in-america Christianity Today has damaged the Christian witness in America]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 28, 2019.</ref> Its leftward drift illustrates [[O’Sullivan’s First Law]]. The magazine has also been friendly toward [[Liberal Theology|liberal theologians]] such as [[Karl Barth]].<ref>Dulis, Ezra (December 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/12/20/dulis-christianity-today-editor-champions-theologian-who-excused-stalins-mass-murder/ Dulis: Christianity Today Editor Champions Theologian Who Excused Stalin’s Mass Murder]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 20, 2019.</ref> The leftward drift is shown in the following examples: | + | *Nance, Penny (December 28, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/christianity-today-has-damaged-the-christian-witness-in-america Christianity Today has damaged the Christian witness in America]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 28, 2019. |
| + | *Thomas, Cal (December 30, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/30/when-anti-trump-evangelicals-get-political/ When anti-Trump evangelicals get political]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 30, 2019. | ||
| + | *Swindell, Clyde (December 30, 2019). [https://humanevents.com/2019/12/30/christianity-today-embarrasses-evangelicals/ Christianity Today Embarrasses Evangelicals.] ''Human Events''. Retrieved December 30, 2019.</ref> Its leftward drift illustrates [[O’Sullivan’s First Law]]. The magazine has also been friendly toward [[Liberal Theology|liberal theologians]] such as [[Karl Barth]].<ref>Dulis, Ezra (December 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/12/20/dulis-christianity-today-editor-champions-theologian-who-excused-stalins-mass-murder/ Dulis: Christianity Today Editor Champions Theologian Who Excused Stalin’s Mass Murder]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 20, 2019.</ref> The leftward drift is shown in the following examples: | ||
*In 2011, [[intelligent design]] proponent [[Denyse O'Leary]] criticized ''Christianity Today'' for their uncritical view of [[evolution]]ary ideology and predicted they will head down the slippery slope of moral decay.<ref>http://www.uncommondescent.com/intelligent-design/uncommon-descent-gets-mail-from-christianity-today-mad-at-me/</ref> | *In 2011, [[intelligent design]] proponent [[Denyse O'Leary]] criticized ''Christianity Today'' for their uncritical view of [[evolution]]ary ideology and predicted they will head down the slippery slope of moral decay.<ref>http://www.uncommondescent.com/intelligent-design/uncommon-descent-gets-mail-from-christianity-today-mad-at-me/</ref> | ||
*In 2015, it endorsed [[amnesty]] for [[illegal aliens]].<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (December 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/12/20/christianity-today-backed-amnesty-for-illegal-aliens-in-2015/ Christianity Today Backed Amnesty for Illegal Aliens in 2015]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 20, 2019.</ref> | *In 2015, it endorsed [[amnesty]] for [[illegal aliens]].<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (December 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/12/20/christianity-today-backed-amnesty-for-illegal-aliens-in-2015/ Christianity Today Backed Amnesty for Illegal Aliens in 2015]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 20, 2019.</ref> | ||
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Caplan, Joshua (December 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/12/23/franklin-graham-again-slams-christianity-today-for-anti-trump-stance/ Franklin Graham Again Slams Christianity Today for Anti-Trump Stance]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 23, 2019. | Caplan, Joshua (December 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/12/23/franklin-graham-again-slams-christianity-today-for-anti-trump-stance/ Franklin Graham Again Slams Christianity Today for Anti-Trump Stance]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 23, 2019. | ||
| − | *Poor, Jeff (December 25, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/12/25/franklin-graham-christianity-today-step-pelosi-leftist-agenda/ Franklin Graham: Christianity Today ‘in Step’ with Pelosi, Leftist Agenda — Editorial Used to ‘Divide’ Evangelicals]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 25, 2019.</ref> ''Christianity Today'''s editor called it "strange" that many evangelical Christians disagreed with his left-wing viewpoint on the president | + | *Poor, Jeff (December 25, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/12/25/franklin-graham-christianity-today-step-pelosi-leftist-agenda/ Franklin Graham: Christianity Today ‘in Step’ with Pelosi, Leftist Agenda — Editorial Used to ‘Divide’ Evangelicals]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 25, 2019.</ref> ''Christianity Today'''s editor called it "strange" that many evangelical Christians disagreed with his left-wing viewpoint on the president<ref>Becker, Carlin (December 22, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/strikes-me-as-strange-christianity-today-editor-knocks-evangelicals-who-dont-think-trump-is-morally-unfit Christianity Today editor says it’s ‘strange’ that not all evangelicals agree Trump is unfit for office]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 22, 2019.</ref> (see [[Donald Trump and evangelicals]]). |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:59, May 2, 2026
Christianity Today is a monthly magazine founded in 1956 to discuss Christian themes and issues relevant to modern society. Originally founded by Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has no current ties to the magazine.[1] Located in Carol Stream, Illinois, Christianity Today International now publishes thirteen Christian magazines and hosts Christian websites.
According to its own reported figures, circulation has dropped for Christianity Today since 2007. Namely, in February of 2007 Christianity Today had circulation figures of 150,000 and readership of 350,000.[2] Christianity Today magazine presently has a print circulation of approximately 130,000, of which approximately 36,000 is free, and readership of 260,000.[3]
The magazine has shifted in a liberal direction and is not representative of evangelical Christians.[4] Its leftward drift illustrates O’Sullivan’s First Law. The magazine has also been friendly toward liberal theologians such as Karl Barth.[5] The leftward drift is shown in the following examples:
- In 2011, intelligent design proponent Denyse O'Leary criticized Christianity Today for their uncritical view of evolutionary ideology and predicted they will head down the slippery slope of moral decay.[6]
- In 2015, it endorsed amnesty for illegal aliens.[7]
- In 2019, the magazine's outgoing editor and editorial board called for the removal of President Trump from office (notwithstanding their statement in the article that it wishes to be a place that welcomes all Christians from across the political spectrum).[4][8][9] Franklin Graham strongly criticized the editorial and revealed that his father had voted for Trump.[10] Christianity Today's editor called it "strange" that many evangelical Christians disagreed with his left-wing viewpoint on the president[11] (see Donald Trump and evangelicals).
References
- ↑ BGEA publishes its own monthly magazine, Decision.
- ↑ [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Christianity_Today&oldid=106119369 Wikipedia's February 6, 2007 entry on Christianity Today
- ↑ Christianity Today Advertising – Connecting You with Christian Audiences. christianitytodayads.com. Retrieved on November 10, 2016.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Multiple references:
- Ellis, Jenna (December 19, 2019). Christianity Today does not speak for most evangelical Christians with call for Trump removal. Washington Examiner. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- Chumley, Cheryl K. (December 20, 2019). Christianity Today all wrong on Trump. The Washington Times. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- Berry, Susan (December 20, 2019). Family Research Council’s Tony Perkins: Trump Condemner Christianity Today Has ‘PC Worldview’. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- Piper, Everett (December 20, 2019). Christianity Today versus Donald Trump. The Washington Times. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- Bomberger, Ryan (December 20, 2019). Leading evangelical magazine demands Trump’s removal for ‘immoral behavior’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- Bohon, Dave (December 21, 2019). Evangelical Leaders Respond to “Christianity Today” Anti-Trump Editorial. The New American. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- Leahy, Michael Patrick (December 22, 2019). Evangelical Leaders Confront Christianity Today for Magazine’s ‘Entirely Partisan, Legally Dubious’ Support for Trump Impeachment. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- Morton, Victor (December 22, 2019). Evangelical leaders condemn Christianity Today's anti-Trump editorial. The Washington Examiner. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- Roberts, Katabella (December 23, 2019). Evangelical Leaders Condemn ‘Christianity Today’ For Questioning Their Christian Witness. The Epoch Times. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- McGhee, Kaylee (December 23, 2019). Should evangelical Christians support Trump in 2020? Washington Examiner. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- Daly, Jim (December 23, 2019). Jim Daly: Christianity Today is wrong to want Trump removed – Here’s the evangelical argument in his favor. Fox News. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- Brown, Jon (December 23, 2019). 'Just playing political games': Prominent evangelical Trump supporter explains opposition to Christianity Today. Washington Examiner. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- Pearce, Tim (December 23, 2019). Nearly 200 evangelical leaders blast Christianity Today over anti-Trump editorial. Washington Examiner. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- Bohon, Dave (December 23, 2019). Nearly 200 Christian Leaders Take Bold Stand for Trump. The New American. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- Nance, Penny (December 28, 2019). Christianity Today has damaged the Christian witness in America. Washington Examiner. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- Thomas, Cal (December 30, 2019). When anti-Trump evangelicals get political. The Washington Times. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- Swindell, Clyde (December 30, 2019). Christianity Today Embarrasses Evangelicals. Human Events. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ↑ Dulis, Ezra (December 20, 2019). Dulis: Christianity Today Editor Champions Theologian Who Excused Stalin’s Mass Murder. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- ↑ http://www.uncommondescent.com/intelligent-design/uncommon-descent-gets-mail-from-christianity-today-mad-at-me/
- ↑ Leahy, Michael Patrick (December 20, 2019). Christianity Today Backed Amnesty for Illegal Aliens in 2015. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- ↑ https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/december-web-only/trump-should-be-removed-from-office.html
- ↑ Williams, Thomas D. (December 23, 2019). Christianity Today Doubles Down in Call for Trump Impeachment. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Williams, Thomas D. (December 20, 2019). Franklin Graham Slams Christianity Today: My Father Billy Graham ‘Voted for Donald Trump’. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- Brown, Jon (December 20, 2019). 'Unfathomable': Franklin Graham slams Christianity Today for demanding Trump removal. Washington Examiner. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- Allassan, Fadel (December 20, 2019). Franklin Graham says his dad would have disagreed with magazine's call for Trump's ouster. Axios. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- Poor, Jeff (December 25, 2019). Franklin Graham: Christianity Today ‘in Step’ with Pelosi, Leftist Agenda — Editorial Used to ‘Divide’ Evangelicals. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
- ↑ Becker, Carlin (December 22, 2019). Christianity Today editor says it’s ‘strange’ that not all evangelicals agree Trump is unfit for office. Washington Examiner. Retrieved December 22, 2019.