Christianity
No, jailed rocker Tim Lambesis didn’t try to kill his ex-wife because of atheism
By Chris Stedman — June 23, 2014
Tim Lambesis, lead singer of "Christian metalcore" band As I Lay Dying, was recently sentenced to six years in prison for plotting to murder his ex-wife. Now that he has opened up about his atheism, a number of conservative and Christian publications have jumped on the story.
My friend thinks I’m probably going to Hell
By Chris Stedman — June 11, 2014
“I need to ask you something,” I said. “Do you think I’m going to Hell?" She inhaled sharply and said, “Yes.”
Was World War I a religious crusade? An interview with Philip Jenkins
By Jonathan Merritt — May 22, 2014
A distinguished historian argues that The Great War was also a holy war that reshaped every major religion of the 20th century.
Supreme Court prayer ruling may spur new alliances
By Kimberly Winston — May 7, 2014
STANFORD, Calif. (RNS) While the Supreme Court decision allowing sectarian prayer at government meetings was a blow to secular organizations, it may also lead to some unlikely alliances.
How the Christian story is the greatest ever told
By Jonathan Merritt — March 4, 2014
Author and priest Dwight Longenecker argues that the Christian story is more than a myth and the greatest story ever told.
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Video: Jordan, the other Holy Land
By Sally Morrow — February 20, 2014
"Jordanian Christians insist some of the most important ancient sites, such as the site of Jesus’ baptism, are on their side of the Jordan River."
Christians face increasing persecution, congressman says
By Amanda Murphy — February 11, 2014
(RNS) The global persecution of Christians has gone from bad to worse, said U.S. Rep. Chris Smith at a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill Tuesday (Feb.11).
Interview: Agnostic filmmaker Morgan Spurlock goes ‘Inside’ Sunday Assembly
By Chris Stedman — February 8, 2014
Morgan Spurlock of 'Super Size Me' and 'Inside Man' speaks with RNS about his agnosticism and why he is hosting Nashville's "godless congregation" Sunday Assembly affiliate.
Atheists debate: Can Christians support LGBTQ rights? Part 2
By Chris Stedman — January 16, 2014
With marriage equality efforts in Oklahoma, Utah, and elsewhere making headlines this month, the intersection of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) rights and religion has been a hot topic of discussion among atheists. Two atheists debate whether Christians can be LGBTQ allies. (Part 2)
Atheists debate: Can Christians support LGBTQ rights? Part 1
By Chris Stedman — January 16, 2014
With marriage equality efforts in Oklahoma, Utah, and elsewhere making headlines this month, the intersection of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) rights and religion has been a hot topic of discussion among atheists. Two atheists debate whether Christians can be LGBTQ allies. (Part 1)
Why do Protestants love Pope Francis? EWTN’s Raymond Arroyo weighs in.
By Jonathan Merritt — December 2, 2013
Protestants are falling in love with Pope Francis. A leading Roman Catholic thinker explains why.
Why C.S. Lewis remains popular: a friend reflects
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — November 20, 2013
(RNS) Fifty years after his death, not many people can claim to have known C.S. Lewis personally. But one of them is James Houston, one of the founders of the respected Christian institution Regent College in Vancouver, who ran in the same circles as Lewis while they were both at Oxford. Houston, who turned 91 […]
Recovering the discipline of hospitality: An interview with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
By Jonathan Merritt — November 14, 2013
Author and activists urges Christians to love their neighbors by practicing hospitality.
COMMENTARY: ‘Gothic piles’ no longer necessary for finding faith
By Tom Ehrich — November 11, 2013
(RNS) Faith is about our assemblies, not the place of our assembling. It is about touches we share, words we exchange, sighs too deep for words, questions beyond answering, yearnings that draw us outside ourselves.
COMMENTARY: Keep doomsday religion out of the Syrian conflict
By Faheem Younus — August 27, 2013
(RNS) At this critical juncture, where some religious leaders have issued an all-out warning of a third world war, quoting the Bible to support the “annihilation of Damascus” is like poling at an inflamed appendix; don’t manage it promptly and it may rupture, triggering a much larger regional war
