Contains twenty essays that offer varying perspectives on Christianity, discussing its role in the world, gender and sexuality, and the future of the religion; and provides quick facts, a glossary, contact information for organizations, and a bibliography.

What is the role of Christianity in the world? -- Christians should be politically active / Alan Johnson and Catherine Candisky -- Christianity is not meant to resolve political disputes / Darryl Hart -- Wealth is a goal of Christianity / John W. Adams -- Wealth is not a goal of Christianity / Patrick McCormick -- Christianity is under attack / Mark R. Rushdoony -- Extreme Christians are attacking freedom / Alex Koppelman -- What is the role of gender and sexuality in Christianity? -- Priests must be celibate / Pat Stratford -- Priests should be allowed to marry / Emmanuel Millingo -- Women should be ordained as priests / Angela Bonavoglia -- Women should not be ordained as priests / Donna O'Conner -- The church should affirm gay marriage / United Church of Christ, General Synod 25 -- The church should oppose gay marriage / The Research Institute, Southern Baptist Convention -- What is the future of christianity? -- Megachurch worship is the future of Christianity / Mark Chavez -- Home worship is the future of Christianity / Lisa Smith -- Christianity's future will be shaped by non-western nations / Paul Nussbaum -- Christianity's future will be shaped by women / Dana L. Robert -- The Bible should be taught in school / Jane Lampman -- The Bible should not be taught in school / Mark A. Chancey -- Christian reconstruction should replace democracy / Gary North -- Christian reconstruction threatens freedom / John Sugg.