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White Christians are now a minority in these 19 states
By Jonathan Merritt — March 3, 2015
The notion of America as a mostly white, mostly Christian country is rapidly becoming a fact for the history books.
5 things missing from Southern Baptist leaders’ letter on ISIS to Obama
By Jonathan Merritt — March 2, 2015
Seventeen presidents of America's largest Protestant denomination call on Obama to put an end to ISIS. But their public letter lacked five critical components.
Why technology didn’t (and won’t) destroy the church
By Jonathan Merritt — February 27, 2015
Former Newsweek religion editor Lisa Miller once warned that advances in technology could demolish the Christian Church. But new data indicates that technology has become an empowerment tool for both pastors and parishioners.
How to access the spiritual power of poetry–even if you “just don’t get it”
By Jonathan Merritt — February 26, 2015
New York Times columnist David Brooks called Christian Wiman's "My Bright Abyss: Meditation of a Modern Believer" the "best modern book on belief." Here Wiman shares how people of faith can begin accessing the spiritual power of poetry even if, at first, they "just don't get it."
Following Jesus sometimes feels awkward, but should it be?
By Jonathan Merritt — February 24, 2015
Following Jesus in a secular or pluralistic context can feel a little bit like getting stuck in adolescence. But author Ken Wytsma says this weirdness is actually quite normal.
This filmmaker set out to win Sundance and got ‘saved’ instead
By Jonathan Merritt — February 20, 2015
"When I started, I was using these people in Korea to fulfill my aspirations to go to Sundance, but I found something much great" says Brian Ivie, director of "The DropBox." His critically-acclaimed movie has made him a major player in a burgeoning faith film industry.
Theologian: Religious extremists like ISIS carve a bloody path through history
By Jonathan Merritt — February 17, 2015
"America was founded by folks who thought like this," a prominent Yale professor says of Islamist extremists. Some may find his comments difficult to swallow in light of recent events.
Education & age divide American religion — 44 religious groups in one graph
By Tobin Grant — February 17, 2015
Old or young? Well-educated? Age & education divide American religion. Compare yours to others (including those with no religion at all).
Which U.S. Presidents were the most religious?
By Jonathan Merritt — February 16, 2015
Almost all U.S. commander-in-chiefs have been Protestant Christians and only three were religiously unaffiliated. Who were the most fervent in their faith?
Faith-filled finance tips from the ‘Queen of Free’
By Jonathan Merritt — February 13, 2015
Cherie Lowe paid off $127,482.30 of debt through a combination of faith and sound financial decisions. Now she teaches others how to "slay their debt dragons."
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.
Former pastor collects women’s underwear–but for good reason
By Jonathan Merritt — February 10, 2015
Bras are the hottest item in the second-hand clothing market. A former pastor uses them to provide jobs for sex trafficking survivors in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Trip Lee: Inside the mind of a misfit Christian rapper
By Jonathan Merritt — February 4, 2015
Trip Lee is part of a new slew of rappers who don't shy away from God-talk in their songs. They are making music in a genre that isn’t exactly known for faith-friendly themes and of which Christians have traditionally been wary.
Jonathan Edwards’ works made available for free as interest in Puritanism surges
By Jonathan Merritt — February 3, 2015
The release of Edwards’ work comes at a moment of renewed interest in the preacher. But can a message that focuses on the damnation of sinners and torments of hell awaken the modern masses like it did for Edwards and others?
Author Donald Miller on failed relationships, intimacy issues, and healing through counseling
By Jonathan Merritt — February 3, 2015
The New York Times Bestselling Christian author of "Blue Like Jazz" reveals how he realized he had intimacy issues and how he found help through professional counseling.
