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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.