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...metaphysical formulations for which all but religious scholars lack the basic vocabulary. "Most people don't live in the theological nuances, including clergy," says Dr. Philip Blackwell of Chicago's First United Methodist Church. And even if we did, says Jack Graham, pastor of the Prestonwood Baptist megachurch in Plano, Texas, a full understanding might still elude us. "There are many mysteries of atonement that we won't understand this side of eternity," he says. Discussion is also stunted by American Christianity's ongoing romance with a friendly, helpful, personal Jesus, which has made detailed discussion of his violent death...
...waters down the essence of Christianity"--there are probably five like Methodist Janet McLeod, a publicist from the same state who notes, "We get our strength for living from Jesus' parables and his mission work. In the Crucifixion, we get our hope for what comes next." Graham, the Plano Baptist pastor, says, "It's like asking which wing of the airplane is more important...
...relocation comes as Christian entertainment is increasing in popularity and visibility across the U.S. Russell David Hobbs, founder of The Doors, Christian nightclubs in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, says his clubs have done so well that next year he is opening a third, in Plano, Texas. In Hallandale Beach, Fla., more than 600 people attended the August opening of Club Mighty, a once-a-month Christian nightclub created by insurance agent Sheldon Bland. "We get believers and nonbelievers," said Bland. "People are looking for an alternative to the typical club scene...
...Texas Instruments these days, RFID is the workhorse behind applications like access control, baggage handling, sports ticketing and product authentication. In Plano, Texas, vice president David Slinger traces the genesis of the revolution to 1993, when companies like TI collaborated with carmakers to deter theft. TI, working with the Ford Motor Co., came up with a key that literally talks to a car. Use the wrong key, and the car is immobilized. "RFID transponders are now in 7 out of 10 cars," says Slinger, and car theft is down--as much as 75% for Ford's often-targeted Mustang...
...educated workers in India are finding new opportunities, those in the U.S. feel the doors closing. Last week Bernie Lantz drove 1,400 miles from his home in Plano, Texas, to begin a new life in Utah. He is 58 years old, a bachelor, and had lived in the Dallas area for 24 years. "I'm leaving all my friends," he says with a sigh. "It's quite an upheaval." Lantz used to earn $80,000 a year as a troubleshooter for Sabre, a company based in Southlake, Texas, whose software powers airline-reservations systems. But over the past...