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Christian sexuality debate in Boston mirrors national conversation
By Jonathan Merritt — April 24, 2015
The conversations at the Q conference did not mirror the raging debates common on cable news networks, but they may more closely resemble the national conversation as it occurs in many homes, workplaces, and churches.
Missing Mom at the movies
By Jana Riess — April 21, 2015
Movies aren’t just entertainment; they’re memories of life and love. When I see a movie a second time I am always thinking about where I was and who I was with the first time. And Mom and I aren't making those memories anymore.
How would you respond if your Christian child converted to Islam?
By Jonathan Merritt — April 21, 2015
When Patricia Raybon's daughter converted to Islam, it almost ruined their relationship. But their struggle has become a model for sharing life with those of other faiths.
‘Christian America’: Corporate invention or founding fathers’ vision?
By Jonathan Merritt — April 3, 2015
A Princeton historian says the idea that America is a "Christian nation" is a modern invention fueled by corporations, clergy, and politicians.
Not all RFRAs are created equal: What’s different about Indiana’s controversial law
By Aaron Weaver — March 31, 2015
A core argument among the law's defenders is that there is already a federal RFRA and 19 other states have a law exactly like the Indiana's. But similar is not same.
Getting the most out of #HolyWeek
By Jonathan Merritt — March 30, 2015
The holy hashtags are already starting to trickle onto social media and you can expect a flood when the weekend arrives. How should we think about encountering God in a time when the sacredest days transform into trending topics?
Latino evangelicals call for end to death penalty. Will others follow?
By Jonathan Merritt — March 27, 2015
The National Latino Evangelical Coalition urged their 3,000 member congregations to end capital punishment. They are the first major evangelical association to take this position publicly, but support for the death penalty among Christians is waning.
God as a wild dog…and the Bible’s other surprising divine metaphors
By Jonathan Merritt — March 25, 2015
Bestselling author Lauren Winner explores provocative and often overlooked metaphors for God, such as a laboring woman and the "one who smells."
What Jesus’ encounters with women teach us about God, life, and gender
By Jonathan Merritt — March 24, 2015
"Jesus absolutely treated women differently than the prevailing religious authorities of his time," author Mary Demuth says.
Why a Muslim actor plays Jesus in Bill O’Reilly’s ‘Killing Jesus’ TV special
By Jonathan Merritt — March 23, 2015
Ridley Scott said he couldn't make a film starring "Mohammad so-and-so from such-and-such." But when his adaptation of "Killing Jesus" debuts this week, a Lebanese-born Muslim will star as Jesus.
Heroes in our midst: Finding hope between 2 Gods
By Boz Tchividjian — March 20, 2015
A powerful and transparent interview with an abuse survivor who found hope between 2 Gods.
This author says you may be a “poser” Christian and not even know it
By Jonathan Merritt — March 19, 2015
Blogger Jarrid Wilson's new book doesn't pull any punches in its criticism of mainstream Christianity. He claims many Jesus-followers merely have a religious outer shell.
Evangelicals are shifting on same-sex marriage, but it’s no avalanche
By Jonathan Merritt — March 18, 2015
To hear some commentators talk, debates on LGBT issues are over and conservatives have lost. But such predictions are premature.
A case for church from a self-described “commitment phobe”
By Jonathan Merritt — March 16, 2015
Erin Lane is stuck in a lover's quarrel with the church, but she hopes to inspire other Millennials to keep searching for a place to belong.
Rachel Held Evans defends exit from evangelicalism, calls Christians to celebrate sacraments
By Jonathan Merritt — March 9, 2015
The wildly popular Christian writer offers an exclusive sneak peek into her new book and its pointed message.
