Jonathan Merritt
Jonathan Merritt is senior columnist for Religion News Service and a contributing writer for The Atlantic. He has published more than 2500 articles in outlets like USA Today, The Week, Buzzfeed and National Journal. Jonathan is author of "Jesus is Better Than You Imagined" and "A Faith of Our Own: Following Jesus Beyond the Culture Wars." He resides in Brooklyn, NY.
All Stories by Jonathan Merritt
Christian Leaders Respond to DOMA Decision
By Jonathan Merritt — June 26, 2013
Christian leaders offer a range of responses to Supreme Court's DOMA decision.
Christians, sexuality, and the exodus of Exodus: An interview with Andrew Marin
By Jonathan Merritt — June 24, 2013
Andrew Marin comments on the Christian debate over homosexuality in light of recent events.
Does God get disappointed with us?
By Jonathan Merritt — June 21, 2013
Does God get angry with us when we mess up and does it matter?
Creating healthy life patterns: An interview with Mark Batterson
By Jonathan Merritt — June 19, 2013
Pastor and bestselling author Mark Batterson talks about productivity, prayer, and creating healthy patterns.
Superman spirituality: Is Hollywood manipulating Christians?
By Jonathan Merritt — June 18, 2013
Does Warner Brothers' push to market "Man of Steel" to faith-based audiences make Christians pawns in their scheme to make a buck?
Breaking old rhythms: An interview with Amena Brown
By Jonathan Merritt — June 13, 2013
Christian spoken word artist Amena Brown talks about race, poetry, and breaking free.
What Southern Baptists must do to slow their decline
By Jonathan Merritt — June 11, 2013
New data reveals that America's largest Protestant denomination is declining. What must they do to stop the bleeding?
What God wants every dad to know: An interview with James Merritt
By Jonathan Merritt — June 10, 2013
RNS columnist Jonathan Merritt talks to his father about the challenges of modern parenting and the advice God would give dads today.
Gender roles: timeless truth or cultural phenomenon?
By Jonathan Merritt — June 7, 2013
Some American evangelicals say the Bible prescribes universal, timeless roles for men and women. Others say these discussions are a post-industrial phenomenon.
Evangelicals and the growing gender debate
By Jonathan Merritt — June 6, 2013
As society discusses women in the workplace, evangelicals have been having their own gender debates.
Loving people with disabilities: An interview with Amy Julia Becker
By Jonathan Merritt — June 5, 2013
Author and mother Amy Julia Becker is leading a conversation on how the church can better love people with disabilities.
Karpen case will reveal if media learned lesson from Gosnell
By Jonathan Merritt — June 4, 2013
Some say the alleged atrocities of abortionist Douglas Karpen are "worse than Gosnell," but is anyone listening?
Rethinking church membership: An interview with Thom Rainer
By Jonathan Merritt — May 31, 2013
The president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources talks about new data on American attitudes toward church membership.
The church in a land of climate change
By Jonathan Merritt — May 29, 2013
In places like Malawi, the Church may hold the key to addressing climate concerns.
The life of a free-range preacher: An interview with Barbara Brown Taylor
By Jonathan Merritt — May 28, 2013
One of the most influential living preachers, Barbara Brown Taylor, talks about why she left ministry and why she still hopes.
