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New poll shows growing view that clergy are irrelevant

By Yonat Shimron — July 16, 2019
(RNS) — Doctors, teachers, members of the military — even scientists — are viewed more positively than clergy. The less frequently people attend church, the more negative their views of clergy.

Watch Marilynne Robinson’s “Lila” redeem every tired, stupid plot in Christian fiction

By Jana Riess — December 5, 2014
The eligible widower, the plucky heroine, the superiority of life in a small town: Marilynne Robinson's novel "Lila" has all the usual tropes, but she manages to make all things new.

Interview: Marilynne Robinson on the language of faith in writing

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 8, 2014
(RNS) The Pulitzer Prize-winning author explains how church, faith and theology influence her books.

Q&A: Marilynne Robinson on guns, gay marriage and Calvinism

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — May 9, 2014
(RNS) In an interview, Pultizer-prize winning writer Marilynne Robinson explained why she thinks Christians are fearful, why she loves John Calvin and whether she’ll join Twitter.
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