Eugene Peterson
The fruit of the Spirit is not optional, despite what you might witness online
By Karen Swallow Prior — September 29, 2023
(RNS) — Before social media, I honestly never knew people who claimed to be Christians would treat one another with such cruelty.
Eugene Peterson authorized biography backs up that ‘yes’ on LGBTQ inclusion
By Jonathan Merritt — March 15, 2021
(RNS) — When Peterson died in 2018, many wondered what he actually thought about same-sex relationships.
LifeWay Christian Resources to close all stores in 2019
By Emily McFarlan Miller — March 20, 2019
(RNS) — LifeWay Christian Resources announced Wednesday (March 20) it will close all of its brick-and-mortar stores this year.
7 thoughts on Christian living from Eugene Peterson
By Jana Riess — October 23, 2018
(RNS) — I'm grieving the loss of Eugene Peterson, so last night I pulled his books down from the shelf and was reminded of the wisdom and passion of one of my favorite writers. Here are seven favorite quotes.
Eugene Peterson, author of ‘The Message’ and pastor to other pastors, dies
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 22, 2018
(RNS) — Among Peterson's last words were, 'Let's go,' according to a statement from his family.
Eugene Peterson, pastor and author of ‘The Message,’ is under hospice care
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 15, 2018
(RNS) — Eugene Peterson, the bestselling author of 'The Message' and longtime pastor praised as a 'shepherd’s shepherd,' is moving into hospice and receiving palliative medical care as he faces the progression of dementia and heart failure.
RNS Best of 2017: Eugene Peterson backtracks on same-sex marriage
By Jonathan Merritt — December 31, 2017
(RNS) — After condemnation from conservatives, 'The Message' author says he regrets telling RNS columnist Jonathan Merritt that he would officiate a same-sex wedding.
Church Clarity pressures pastors and churches to disclose views on homosexuality
By Jonathan Merritt — October 18, 2017
(RNS) — Prominent pastors are finding themselves on the hot seat thanks to a new group's efforts to call out leaders who lack clear stances, writes Jonathan Merritt. (COMMENTARY)
Why is sexuality such a big deal for the church?
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 22, 2017
(RNS) — Why do these conflicts — over same-sex marriage, transgender people and the ordination of openly gay people — keep popping up in Christianity?
When the evangelical establishment comes after you
By David P. Gushee — July 17, 2017
(RNS) — Whatever abuse you take for standing with LGBTQ people is nothing compared to the abuse they suffer every day.
Eugene Peterson reminds us: The Christian LGBT debate is far from over
By Jacob Lupfer — July 14, 2017
(RNS) — For opinionated elites, he has simultaneously been a hero and a villain in the same week. But for everyday Christians reading about the controversy, Eugene Peterson is exactly where they are: confused, conflicted, and torn.
Eugene Peterson had this to say about same-sex issues in 2014
By Jonathan Merritt — July 13, 2017
"I started to change my mind," Peterson says about the result of friendships with gay men in his church.
Eugene Peterson backtracks on same-sex marriage
By Jonathan Merritt — July 13, 2017
(RNS) — After condemnation from conservatives and a Christian bookstore's threat to ban his books, 'The Message' author says he regrets telling RNS columnist Jonathan Merritt that he would officiate a same-sex wedding.
Notable Christians who’ve had a change of heart on LGBT issues
By Madeleine Buckley — July 12, 2017
(RNS) These 10 people have publicly broken with Christian hard-line positions against same-sex marriage.
Best-selling author Eugene Peterson changes his mind on gay marriage
By Yonat Shimron — July 12, 2017
(RNS) — 'I wouldn't have said this 20 years ago, but now I know a lot of people who are gay and lesbian and they seem to have as good a spiritual life as I do,' Peterson said.
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