oppression

Five stories NBC probably won’t cover at the Beijing Olympics

By Ashwin Verghese — February 4, 2022
(RNS) — NBC owes the victims of China’s oppression equal time.

Christian sexuality debate in Boston mirrors national conversation

By Jonathan Merritt — April 24, 2015
The conversations at the Q conference did not mirror the raging debates common on cable news networks, but they may more closely resemble the national conversation as it occurs in many homes, workplaces, and churches.

How Frank Bruni misunderstands Christians—and why it matters

By Jonathan Merritt — April 6, 2015
The New York Times columnist argues church leaders should be “made” to abandon their views on same-sex relationships. If liberals want to energize their opposition, this is exactly the kind of thing that will do it.

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.

Why I accept Mark Driscoll’s apology…and you should too

By Jonathan Merritt — August 4, 2014
Pastor Mark Driscoll says he's sorry for inappropriate comments made under a pseudonym in 2000. Here's why Christians should accept his apology.

Three reasons the American church is ignoring Christian persecution

By Jonathan Merritt — October 1, 2013
Millions of Christians are being persecuted around the world. Here's why much of the American church ignores it.
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