controversy
N.T. Wright on the Bible and why he won’t call himself an inerrantist
By Jonathan Merritt — June 2, 2014
The world's leading New Testament scholar has written a controversial new book on the Bible that promises to both please and rankle Christians of almost every persuasion.
Liberty University responds to complaints about Glenn Beck sermon
By Jonathan Merritt — May 19, 2014
The evangelical super-school responds to complaints about Mormon Glenn Beck's sermon to students, saying that Beck may have had "born-again experience."
Glenn Beck preaches Mormon theology at Liberty University
By Jonathan Merritt — April 30, 2014
Evangelical super-school Liberty University hosts Glenn Beck. The controversial personality shares Mormon teachings and showcases a valuable Mormon relic.
Author says Calvinism can’t make sense of the cross
By Jonathan Merritt — April 3, 2014
Former Calvinist Austin Fischer is challenging a prominent theological movement in America.
Setting the record straight on Jesus, ‘the friend of sinners’
By Jonathan Merritt — March 20, 2014
Many people know that the New Testament refers to Jesus as a “friend of sinners,” but what does that mean exactly? Apparently not what some Christians think it does.
Dismantling the “old white guy” God myth
By Jonathan Merritt — March 18, 2014
Author Margot Starbuck seeks to expose the false images of God we've constructed and help people see God's true face instead.
Will evangelicals miss the boat on Paramount’s ‘Noah?’
By Jonathan Merritt — March 17, 2014
Some evangelical leaders have criticized Paramount's forthcoming "Noah" film for not being fully accurate. RNS' Jonathan Merritt points out that these leaders have supported equally inaccurate biblical productions and misunderstand how good art functions.
“Jesus is Better Than You Imagined” trailer debuts
By Jonathan Merritt — March 3, 2014
In his new book, RNS' Jonathan Merritt tells Christians that "the God who created us is better than the God we've created."
MLK would agree with Kirsten Powers on serving same-sex couples
By Jonathan Merritt — February 20, 2014
RNS' Jonathan Merritt uncovers a lesser known lecture by Martin Luther King, Jr. with implications for America's current religious liberty debate.
How iTunes Radio is bad for your soul
By Jonathan Merritt — February 18, 2014
A new study shows iTunes Radio users want a "lean back" listening experience. But can overusing this app be spiritually damaging?
Why Rick Warren and 37 other Christians are joining the Hobby Lobby fight
By Jonathan Merritt — January 30, 2014
A group of influential Christians have joined the Hobby Lobby fight, adding one more shot across the bow in the religious liberty fight.
Why Christians shouldn’t support Dennis Rodman’s North Korea circus
By Jonathan Merritt — January 11, 2014
Rodman's antics are consistent with his eccentric past. But they are not diplomacy, and Christians shouldn't support them.
Mark Driscoll apologizes for ‘mistakes’ in plagiarism controversy
By Jonathan Merritt — December 18, 2013
More than three weeks after being accused of plagiarism, controversial pastor Mark Driscoll admits "mistakes."
Mars Hill Church admits to ‘citation errors’ in Driscoll plagiarism controversy
By Jonathan Merritt — December 9, 2013
Mark Driscoll's Mars Hill Church blames research team for citation errors in book.
Mefferd producer reportedly resigns over Mark Driscoll controversy
By Jonathan Merritt — December 6, 2013
A radio show producer reportedly resigns after host apologizes for plagiarism accusations against pastor Mark Driscoll.
