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.
All Stories by Laura Turner
The trouble with being counter cultural
By Laura Turner — February 5, 2015
Evangelical Christians aren't called to be counter cultural. We're called to love.
The problem with immodest pastors
By Laura Turner — January 26, 2015
Getting real about the true struggle in a pastor's life: modesty. A guest post from Katelyn Beaty.
Christian cleavage and modesty
By Laura Turner — January 23, 2015
Another day, another blog post by a pastor telling women to be modest. Why I'd rather meet at the river.
“Selma” snubbed; Anderson beloved: GIF responses to Oscar noms
By Laura Turner — January 15, 2015
The Oscar nominations are out, and some of the snubs are so outrageous I had to let the GIFs speak for me.
Kirk Cameron: Selling Christmas (Coffee)
By Laura Turner — January 14, 2015
Kirk Cameron's movie was a massive failure, so now he wants you to buy his "Saving Christmas" coffee. Seriously.
Why do Christian authors buy their way onto NYT bestseller list?
By Laura Turner — January 7, 2015
A number of Christian authors have bought their way onto the NYT bestseller list. That's not okay.
Topless protestor steals baby Jesus from Vatican
By Laura Turner — December 29, 2014
A radical feminist protestor tried to run away with Baby Jesus at the Vatican on Christmas Day.
Invisible Children to shut down in 2015
By Laura Turner — December 16, 2014
Christian organization Invisible Children, creators of viral video Kony 2012, will close down in 2015.
The bloodiest Bible story you’ve never heard of
By Laura Turner — December 12, 2014
Why I hope this insane Bible story will be the only Bible film of 2015
Mark Wahlberg’s troubling quest for public redemption
By Laura Turner — December 8, 2014
Mark Wahlberg wants an official pardon of his racist and criminal past. It shouldn't be that easy.
The Eric Garner decision and #CrimingWhileWhite
By Laura Turner — December 3, 2014
In light of the decision not to indict the officer who killed Eric Garner, angry folks are taking to Twitter to vent--and to listen.
Christians should be first to mourn Ferguson decision
By Laura Turner — November 24, 2014
Darren Wilson's freedom was expected by almost every black person in America, and celebrated by many Christians. That is wrong.
Bill Cosby, rape, and terminal niceness
By Laura Turner — November 19, 2014
Why do Christians so often ignore the problem of rape?
If the “Selma” trailer doesn’t give you chills…
By Laura Turner — November 13, 2014
The trailer for the film "Selma" is out, and it is a must-see.
Is Teresa Giudice our national scapegoat?
By Laura Turner — November 12, 2014
Real Housewives of New Jersey's Teresa Giudice is headed to jail. Is her guilt the price we pay for watching?
