Scripture
Rowan Williams’ four essentials for being ‘Christian’
By Jonathan Merritt — July 14, 2014
Former head of worldwide Anglican Communion shares what he believes are the four essentials for being a Christian. But he claims to have no agenda for sorting "who's in" and "who's out."
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.
NT Wright on homosexuality, science, gender
By Jonathan Merritt — June 3, 2014
One of the most formidable figures in the world of Christian thought weighs in on hot topics such as natural disasters, homosexuality, and whether he thinks Christians can believe in Darwinian evolution.
N.T. Wright on the Bible and why he won’t call himself an inerrantist
By Jonathan Merritt — June 2, 2014
The world's leading New Testament scholar has written a controversial new book on the Bible that promises to both please and rankle Christians of almost every persuasion.
Mega-church pastor Adam Hamilton’s scandalous take on Scripture
By Jonathan Merritt — May 1, 2014
The pastor of the largest United Methodist congregation in America is sparking intense debate with his provocative new take on the Bible.
Barbara Brown Taylor on the devil, death, and the definition of ‘Christian’
By Jonathan Merritt — April 15, 2014
The "New York Times" bestselling author talks openly about personal topics, even sharing how aging affects her and whether she is afraid of dying.
Barbara Brown Taylor tells Christians to embrace darkness
By Jonathan Merritt — April 14, 2014
One of the 12 most effective preachers in the English-speaking world, is on a mission to redeem the darkness. Barbara Brown Taylor says Christians have never had anything to say about darkness, but she plans to change that.
Will evangelicals miss the boat on Paramount’s ‘Noah?’
By Jonathan Merritt — March 17, 2014
Some evangelical leaders have criticized Paramount's forthcoming "Noah" film for not being fully accurate. RNS' Jonathan Merritt points out that these leaders have supported equally inaccurate biblical productions and misunderstand how good art functions.
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.
Philippians 4:13: How many Christians misuse the iconic verse
By Jonathan Merritt — January 16, 2014
This verse has become a favorite quotable among preachers, quarterbacks, and other Christians. But it is largely misunderstood.
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.
Faithful to the end: An interview with Eugene Peterson
By Jonathan Merritt — September 27, 2013
One of America's best known theologians reflects on 81 years of life and ministry.
Jeremiah 29:11 is not about you
By Jonathan Merritt — September 26, 2013
The famous verse is one of the most misunderstood.
The audacity to question God: An interview with Greg Boyd
By Jonathan Merritt — September 19, 2013
Bestselling author Greg Boyd rejects the idea that faith is rooted in certainty and the opposite of doubt.
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?
