Laura Turner
Laura Turner is a writer and editor living in San Francisco. In addition to being a regular contributor to Christianity Today’s “Her.meneutics” blog, she has also written for publications such as Books & Culture and The Bold Italic. She is interested in the intersection of church and culture.
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A ‘Christian’ Tinder: Do Christians want or need it? (COMMENTARY)
By Laura Turner — April 27, 2015
SAN FRANCISCO (RNS) What I know of Christian culture -- the kind of evangelical subculture that would spawn something like this, at least -- would be pretty well set against the idea of a Christian Tinder.
Is “Collide” the new Christian Tinder?
By Laura Turner — April 22, 2015
New app Collide is billed as "Tinder for Christians." But are its founders Christians, and does that matter?
Patti Smith’s spiritual curiosity on display in sequel to ‘Just Kids’
By Laura Turner — April 13, 2015
Patti Smith, the legendary singer/songwriter, will tell you what is right with the world.
Fast 7’s tribute to Paul Walker made me cry
By Laura Turner — April 7, 2015
Stuff some Kleenex in your pocket when you go to see Fast 7. Trust me.
Trevor Noah has tweeted some awful things
By Laura Turner — March 31, 2015
New "Daily Show" host Trevor Noah was tapped just days ago, but is already caught up in a difficult scenario over offensive tweets.
A definitive guide to evangelical lingo, part 2
By Laura Turner — March 26, 2015
Evangelical lingo, part 2: I'm just humbled to be so raw and messy in sharing my God-shaped hole with you.
How to get threatened by Scientologists
By Laura Turner — March 18, 2015
Write something they don't like, and wait.
“Going Clear:” Scientology’s coverup efforts against the HBO documentary
By Laura Turner — March 16, 2015
"Going Clear" is an excellent documentary about Scientology that Scientologists would pay for you not to see.
“The Jinx” is one of the best things on television right now
By Laura Turner — March 11, 2015
"The Jinx," a new docuseries on HBO, is one of the most profound explorations of good and evil on television.
A definitive guide to evangelical lingo, part 1
By Laura Turner — March 6, 2015
Evangelical lingo: Can you just love on the people you do life together with?
2015 Oscars fashion: Lupita, Gwyneth, and more!
By Laura Turner — February 25, 2015
A roundup of this year's best, worst, and most unfortunate Oscar fashion.
A Bummer of an Oscars: Sean Penn, Terrence Howard, and green cards
By Laura Turner — February 23, 2015
Several presenters made a mess of the Oscars last night. Being onstage should be a privilege.
T(aylor) S(wift) Eliot
By Laura Turner — February 18, 2015
Are TS Eliot and Taylor Swift really the same person? An investigation.
Esthers and Jezebels: How (not) to work for a woman
By Laura Turner — February 12, 2015
An article explains how to work for a female boss. Why I'm not happy about that.
God and Katy Perry on the Grammys red carpet
By Laura Turner — February 9, 2015
Katy Perry invoked God on the red carpet at last night's Grammys, and it wasn't weird.
