Albert Mohler
You can push for public displays of the Bible. Better yet, read it.
By Tom Krattenmaker — April 26, 2018
(RNS) — Our rampant biblical illiteracy helps explain why those most passionate about pushing the Bible in settings of dubious appropriateness (like a Navy hospital in Japan) often press their case in deeply unbiblical ways. (Commentary)
Billy Graham was ‘the last nonpartisan evangelical’?
By John G. Stackhouse Jr. — March 1, 2018
(RNS) — 'Most evangelical energies, hours, dollars and prayers do not go toward politics of any stripe, but toward churches, missions, schools and charities, both here and abroad,' writes John G. Stackhouse Jr.
After Roy Moore, evangelicals must trade wishful thinking for soul-searching
By Jonathan Merritt — December 13, 2017
Some people choose to live in houses filled with covered mirrors, but Christians cannot afford to be those kinds of people.
Top 5 ‘heresies’ of 2016: ‘One God,’ biblical authority and more
By Emily McFarlan Miller — December 29, 2016
(RNS) As Christians prepared to mark 500 years since Martin Luther -- one of history's great heretics, or heroes, depending on your point of view -- 2016 found them debating theological questions most thought had been settled a millennium ago.
Cool with contraception, Americans divide over transgender bathrooms and wedding services for gays
By Lauren Markoe — September 28, 2016
(RNS) A Pew Research Center poll takes on the religious liberty versus discrimination question.
Conservative and progressive US evangelicals head for divorce
By David P. Gushee — February 12, 2016
Conservative and progressive evangelicals need to let each other go, acknowledging that they have become two separate religious communities.
How evangelicals’ flip-flop on ex-gay therapy can actually improve their credibility (COMMENTARY)
By Jonathan Merritt — October 7, 2015
(RNS) We should celebrate the humility and courage it takes for Mohler and others to say “I got that wrong.” And yet, Christian leaders must ask how this situation might help them become more prudent in expressing their opinions going forward.
No ‘therapy,’ but Jesus can change LGBT lives, say evangelical leaders
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — October 6, 2015
(RNS) The Rev. Albert Mohler, president of Southern Seminary, said reparative therapy is a "superficial” response to the "struggle" people face in dealing with homosexuality and transgender identity. But he still thinks gays can change.
How evangelicals’ flip-flop on ex-gay therapy can actually improve their credibility
By Jonathan Merritt — October 6, 2015
We should celebrate the humility and courage it takes to say “I got that wrong.” But Christian leaders must ask how this situation might help them become more prudent in expressing their opinions going forward.
Conservative Christians’ new scare word
By Jonathan Merritt — August 31, 2015
In the fight over gay rights, conservative Christians have a new enemy. No, it isn’t a politician or activist or organization. It isn’t a noun at all, in fact, but rather a verb: normalize.
3 things you need to know about Southern Baptists’ anti-gay marriage resolution
By Jonathan Merritt — June 18, 2015
The nation's largest Protestant denomination passed an official resolution this week calling on the Supreme Court to "uphold the right of the people to define marriage as exclusively the union of a man and a woman." Here's what you need to know.
Evangelicals’ claims of conservative supremacy are overstated — and misread America’s religious landscape
By Jonathan Merritt — May 13, 2015
A popular evangelical trope is not as true as some assumed. Regardless, evangelicals would do well to focus on reaching people who are apathetic or antagonistic to the claims of Christianity.
Obama was right: It’s time for Christians to reflect
By Jonathan Merritt — February 12, 2015
The president's comments at the National Prayer Breakfast infuriated some conservative Christians, but most of their denunciations ignore or even twist the facts. When our anger burns against others we should pause to reflect on our own evil impulses and behaviors.
Atlanta’s firing of homophobic fire chief isn’t about religious freedom
By Eliel Cruz — January 22, 2015
The Christian self-victimization on this case needs to stop. Stop crying wolf when there is no actual threat.
Leading evangelical ethicist David Gushee is now pro-LGBT. Here’s why it matters.
By Jonathan Merritt — October 24, 2014
Gushee is distinguished professor at a prominent Baptist university and co-author of one of the most popular Christian ethics books of the last 25 years. He’s also now an LGBT ally.
