A survey of the various ways--often unrecognized and overlooked--whereby Christianity has impacted the world, making the world a better place and enriching our everyday living. Formerly titled Under the Influence. Foreword 9(2) Paul L. Maier Introduction: Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due 11(4) People Transformed 15(33) Jesus Christ The Sanctification of Human Life 48(31) Christianity Elevates Sexual Morality 79(18) Women Receive Freedom and Dignity 97(28) Charity and Compassion: Their Christian Connection 125(26) Hospitals and Health Care: Their Christian Roots 151(19) Christianity's Imprint on Education 170(24) Labor and Economic Freedom Dignified 194(24) Science: Its Christian Connections 218(30) Liberty and Justice for All 248(24) Slavery Abolished: A Christian Achievement 272(20) Christianity's Stamp on Art and Architecture 292(22) The Sound of Music: Its Christian Resonance 314(31) Hallmarks of Literature: Their Christian Imprint 345(29) Additional Influence: Holidays, Words, Symbols, and Expressions 374(31) Acknowledgments 405(2) Index 407