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#MeToo, ‘Mary Magdalene’ focus on women’s stories in Bible as Easter nears

By Emily McFarlan Miller — April 18, 2019
(RNS) — It seems like the women of Scripture are having a moment leading up to Easter (April 21), celebrated by many Christians as the day they believe Jesus rose from the dead.

5 films that will make 2014 ‘the year of the Bible’

By Jonathan Merritt — January 3, 2014
A slew of biblical films with star-studded casts and big budgets is slated for 2014. Here are five you don't want to miss.

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?

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.

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 […]
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