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’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.
Does the Bible actually teach “eternal security”? An interview with Scot McKnight
By Jonathan Merritt — July 8, 2013
Professor and author Scot McKnight dives headfirst into the contentious Christian debate over "eternal security."
Religion and human rights: An interview with President Jimmy Carter (part two)
By Jonathan Merritt — July 1, 2013
President Jimmy Carter discusses women’s rights, DOMA, and the afterlife.
Religion and human rights: An interview with President Jimmy Carter (part one)
By Jonathan Merritt — July 1, 2013
President Jimmy Carter discusses women’s rights, President Obama’s performance on these issues, and what he thinks about the afterlife.
Christian Leaders Respond to DOMA Decision
By Jonathan Merritt — June 26, 2013
Christian leaders offer a range of responses to Supreme Court's DOMA decision.
What God wants every dad to know: An interview with James Merritt
By Jonathan Merritt — June 10, 2013
RNS columnist Jonathan Merritt talks to his father about the challenges of modern parenting and the advice God would give dads today.
Rethinking church membership: An interview with Thom Rainer
By Jonathan Merritt — May 31, 2013
The president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources talks about new data on American attitudes toward church membership.
The church in a land of climate change
By Jonathan Merritt — May 29, 2013
In places like Malawi, the Church may hold the key to addressing climate concerns.
The life of a free-range preacher: An interview with Barbara Brown Taylor
By Jonathan Merritt — May 28, 2013
One of the most influential living preachers, Barbara Brown Taylor, talks about why she left ministry and why she still hopes.
Plotting goodness together: An interview with Shane Claiborne
By Jonathan Merritt — May 22, 2013
Activist and author Shane Claiborne talks about church, politics, and "red letter" Christianity.
Is God going to incinerate the Earth? And does it matter?
By Jonathan Merritt — May 21, 2013
Some evangelicals--but not all--believe the Earth will end in a cosmic barbecue. What difference does it make?
Remembering generosity: An interview with Jeff Shinabarger
By Jonathan Merritt — May 16, 2013
Author and innovator Jeff Shinabarger calls us to reorganize our lives to prioritize margin and generosity.
The Post-Church Christian: An interview with Carson Nyquist
By Jonathan Merritt — May 15, 2013
Carson Nyquist and his father, President of Moody Bible Institute, are wrestling with generational issues that often divide faith communities.
Is Mark Driscoll this generation’s Pat Robertson?
By Jonathan Merritt — May 13, 2013
Controversial pastor Mark Driscoll has amassed a following among cool Christians, but he's strikingly similar to the blundering Pat Robertson.
Can the church turn the world upside down? I’m going to investigate.
By Jonathan Merritt — May 3, 2013
Tearfund is pioneering new ways to restore communities through mobilizing local churches.
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