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10 inaccuracies plaguing the ‘Exodus’ movie
By Jonathan Merritt — December 19, 2014
Ridley Scott's epic film deviates from the biblical narrative in at least these 10 places.
What C.S. Lewis thought about space exploration and aliens
By Jonathan Merritt — November 25, 2014
The iconic Christian author addressed the space exploration and aliens at least twice. What he believed may surprise some of his faithful fans.
The prominent evangelical woman you don’t know…but should
By Jonathan Merritt — November 5, 2014
She was a bestselling author and powerful advocate for education of the poor who transformed Britain's upper class and helped end the slave trade. Thanks to a new biography, you no longer have an excuse for not knowing who she is.
From slavery to sexism, how can Christians make amends for social sins?
By Jonathan Merritt — September 26, 2014
Should modern Christians confess and repent of social sins committed by their religious ancestors? Several Christian leaders have banded together to encourage it.
Have Americans made God in their image?
By Jonathan Merritt — August 27, 2014
Matthew Paul Turner argues from history that Christians have Americanized God. But making God into "a naked paper doll," he says, is riddled with problems.
What many Christians get wrong on July 4th
By Jonathan Merritt — July 3, 2014
Many Americans believe America is more exceptional than other nations. Is this claim true, and if so, should Christians shout it from their star-spangled rooftops?
Theologian Walter Brueggemann on how to speak truth to power
By Jonathan Merritt — June 26, 2014
One of the most prolific and influential Bible scholars of the modern era challenges Christians to offer a "sneaky whisper" in the face of power.
Who’s afraid of a big, bad heretic? An interview with Justin Holcomb
By Jonathan Merritt — June 16, 2014
Professor and priest Justin Holcomb shares how he determines whether someone is a heretic and why the "fighting word" still matters.
3 reasons we’re afraid to talk about hell
By Jonathan Merritt — April 24, 2014
A majority of Americans believe in heaven and hell, yet they shy away from discussing the latter. Here's three reasons why.
5 C.S. Lewis quotes that may shock you
By Jonathan Merritt — March 12, 2014
C.S. Lewis' comments on important topics such as hell and sexual chastity may surprise his modern Christian fans.
Inconsistent evangelicals: An interview with Molly Worthen
By Jonathan Merritt — March 10, 2014
Historian Molly Worthen says evangelical Christians don't have a single source of authority guiding them, no matter what those in the movement may say.
Jesus: Scandinavian supermodel or sinless son of God?
By Jonathan Merritt — December 12, 2013
Megyn Kelly's white Jesus is wrong both historically and theologically.
N.T. Wright extends debate with John Piper by releasing Apostle Paul tome
By Jonathan Merritt — November 6, 2013
One of today's top Christian theologians pens the most comprehensive book on Paul in Christian history.
King David misunderstood says Yale scholar: Politician, psalmist, adulterer and more
By Jonathan Merritt — October 31, 2013
Yale's Joel Baden says that we've misunderstood the iconic faith figure.
’12 Years a Slave’ portrays religion at its best and worst
By Jonathan Merritt — September 16, 2013
Steve McQueen's celebrated film, "12 Years a Slave", is as much a commentary on religion as race.