Bible
The most oppressive Bible verse that never was
By Jonathan Merritt — April 15, 2013
Some conservative Christians live oppressed lives rooted in a verse that doesn't even exist.
Poll: Americans love the Bible but don’t read it much
By Caleb K. Bell — April 4, 2013
(RNS) More than half of Americans think the Bible has too little influence on a culture in moral decline, yet only one in five Americans read the Bible on a regular basis, according to a new survey.
Did The Bible finale stick to the story?
By Jonathan Merritt — April 1, 2013
The finale to the hit series' reportedly left viewer's in tears. But how accurate was its storyline?
Poll: Bible’s influence waning in America, but still strong
By Jonathan Merritt — March 28, 2013
A new study shows that though the Bible's influence is slipping, the book is still highly influential among Americans.
Nicodemus, the mystery man of Holy Week
By Daniel Burke — March 27, 2013
(RNS) The Bible tells us little about Nicodemus. But Christians have found ways to dramatize his journey from skeptical Pharisee to the foot of the cross.
10 inaccuracies in The Bible . . . the miniseries, not the book
By Jonathan Merritt — March 25, 2013
History Channel's The Bible is a smash hit, but some Christian critics have questioned its historicity. Here is a list of the series' 10 most notable inaccuracies.
Joel Hunter’s environmental documentary seeks to inspire Christians, avoid controversy
By Jonathan Merritt — March 20, 2013
Evangelical mega-church pastor Joel Hunter has never been afraid of controversy. But his new environmental documentary seeks to sidestep scandal and opt instead for inspiration.
Are Christian dating websites undermining “Christian values?”
By Jonathan Merritt — March 18, 2013
ChristianMingle.com is one of many dating websites popping up that seek to match those who share the Christian faith. But as more Christians participate, they may find they've given up more than their personal information.
Why conservative Christians should oppose teaching the Bible in public schools
By Jonathan Merritt — March 4, 2013
On Sunday night, the long awaited mini-series “The Bible” premiered on the History Channel. Produced by reality TV mogul Mark Burnett of “Survivor” fame and former “Touched by an Angel” star Roma Downey in an effort to dramatize key stories from Scripture, the series is already being embraced by Christians nationwide. After all, when is the last […]
Muslim views of the Apocalypse
By Daniel Burke — February 6, 2013
(RNS) Muslim and Christian views of the Apocalypse are remarkably similar, albeit with a different ending.
David Lamb: Is God really ‘Angry, Sexist and Racist’?
By Kellie Moore — January 30, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo. (RNS) Evangelical theologian David Lamb tackles some of the Bible’s most troubling passages in his book, “God Behaving Badly: Is the God of the Old Testament Angry, Sexist and Racist?” His answer: yes and no.
Photo Slideshow: America’s least ‘Bible-minded’ cities
By Sally Morrow — January 24, 2013
Somewhere Roger Williams is shaking his head. The California-based Barna Group and the American Bible Society say Providence, R.I., is America's least biblical city, at least based on regular Bible reading and belief in the “accuracy” of the Good Book.
Photo Slideshow: America’s most `Bible-minded’ cities
By Sally Morrow — January 23, 2013
The California-based Barna Group and the American Bible Society say Knoxville, Tenn., is America's most "Bible-minded City," at least based on regular Bible reading and belief in the accuracy of the Good Book.
Mr. President, leave your Bibles at home
By A. James Rudin — January 17, 2013
(RNS) It's the constitutionally mandated oath of office, not the pair of historic Bibles, that is both necessary and sufficient for President Obama to begin his second term. Linking that oath to any religious text does not add to its efficacy. By A. James Rudin.
Obama’s use of Scripture echoes Lincoln, King
By Daniel Burke — January 16, 2013
(RNS) President Obama will take oath of office on Bibles that once belonged to Abraham Lincoln and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Obama's own use of Scripture echoes his two heroes. By Daniel Burke.
