Short Stuff

Christianity Today magazine announced its top 26 books of 1996 in its April 28 issue. The top six books:
1. Darwin's Black Box: The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution, by Michael Behe, Free Press
2. The Moral Vision of the New Testament: A Contemporary Introduction to New Testament Ethics, by Richard Hays, HarperSanFrancisco
3. Jesus and the Victory of God, by N. Thomas Wright, Fortress Press
3. A Passion for Truth: The Intellectual Coherence of Evangelicalism, by Alister McGrath, InterVarsity Press
4. Augustine and the Limits of Politics, by Jean Bethke Elshtain, University of Notre Dame Press
5. The Book of God: The Bible as a Novel, by Walter Wangerin, Jr., Zondervan--
Christianity Today

The Amy Writing Awards invites entries to its annual writing contest which recognizes "creative, skillful writing that presents in a sensitive, thought-provoking manner the biblical position on issues affecting the world today". To be eligible, articles must have been published in 1997 in a secular, non-religious publication and contain direct quotes from the Bible. The deadline for entries is Jan. 31, 1998. The contest awards a top prize of $10,000 US and several other cash awards. More information is available from The Amy Foundation Writing Awards, Box 16091, Lansing, MI, USA, 48901. Phone (517)323-6233.--
Amy Writing Awards

Gangsta rapper Notorious B.I.G. (a.k.a. Biggie Smalls) became the second rap artist in six months to be killed in a drive-by shooting when he was shot Mar. 9. A similar episode took the life of Tupac Shakur last September.--
Plugged In

Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Joseph Kennedy says he's sorry for "mistakes" he made during his failed 12-year marriage to his first wife, Sheila Rauch Kennedy. His apology comes after a poll by the Boston Herald showed his popularity declining sharply, endangering his plans to run for governor. His former wife is touring in support of her book Shattered Faith, which criticizes the Catholic Church for granting an "annulment" of the marriage. Though the Catholic Church opposes divorce, the annulment permitted Kennedy to escape church discipline. The ex-wife is appealing the annulment to the Vatican.--
EPNS

"Chaplain America" is the star of a 16-page comic book to be used as a ministry guide to help military chaplains communicate their message, particularly with young soldiers. The masked military marvel uses his "insight ray" to blast members of the Navy or Marines who have lost their moral sense of direction, encouraging them to pursue ethical values.--
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