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Stop calling Hobby Lobby a Christian business
Stop calling Hobby Lobby a Christian business

Hobby Lobby does a lot of business with a country that denies its citizens freedom of religion.

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CultureJonathanJune 19, 2014abortion, China, conservatism, contraception, ERLC, ethics, Hobby Lobby, Jonathan Merritt, liberalism, morality, politics, religious freedom, religious liberty, Religious Right, Russell Moore, SCOTUS
Why Erwin McManus took a six-year public hiatus
Why Erwin McManus took a six-year public hiatus

Author and pastor Erwin McManus is reemerging after six years out of the spotlight.

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CultureJonathanJune 12, 2014Art, artistry, Christianity, creativity, Erwin McManus, evangelicalism, Jonathan Merritt, The Artisan Soul
Southern Baptists Won't Address Gay-Affirming Congregation
Southern Baptists Won't Address Gay-Affirming Congregation

Southern Baptists will not take action against a member church that accepts LGBT persons.

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CultureJonathanJune 12, 2014Baptists, California, Danny Cortez, evangelicalism, football, Heaven is for Real, Homosexuality, Jonathan Merritt, journalism, media, Sex, Sexuality, Southern Baptist Convention, Washington Redskins
Southern Baptist Convention: Can it Thrive in the 21st Century?
Southern Baptist Convention: Can it Thrive in the 21st Century?

Can the denomination remain relevant amidst a changing culture?

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CultureJonathanJune 12, 2014
Creating Moments That Matter in a Flimsy, Digital Age
Creating Moments That Matter in a Flimsy, Digital Age

Carlos Whittaker shares his secret sauce for living the "good life."

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CultureJonathanJune 4, 2014Carlos Whittaker, Jonathan Merritt, meaning, Moment Maker, Oprah, Oprah Winfrey, purpose, YouTube, Zondervan
NT Wright on Homosexuality, Science, Gender
NT Wright on Homosexuality, Science, Gender

The scholar weighs in on the hottest theological issues of the day.

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CultureJonathanJune 4, 2014Adam and Eve, Anglicanism, Bible, Christianity, church, Controversy, Galatians, Gender, Genesis, HarperOne, Homosexuality, inerrancy, Jonathan Merritt, LGBT, Ministry, Paul, Psalms, Science, Scripture, Surprised by Scripture, theology, Time Magazine, UK, Women
Why N.T. Wright Won’t Call Himself an Inerrantist
Why N.T. Wright Won’t Call Himself an Inerrantist

The world's leading New Testament scholar's controversial new book on the Bible.

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CultureJonathanJune 4, 2014Adam and Eve, Anglicanism, Bible, Christianity, church, Controversy, Genesis, HarperOne, inerrancy, Jonathan Merritt, Psalms, Scripture, Surprised by Scripture, theology, Time Magazine, UK
John Ortberg Shares What Every Soul Needs
John Ortberg Shares What Every Soul Needs

Popular pastor and author identifies what he calls the "nine needs of the soul."

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CultureJonathanJune 4, 2014body, counseling, Dallas Willard, discipline, John Ortberg, Jonathan Merritt, mind, soul, spirit, Spirituality, theology
Was World War I a Religious Crusade?
Was World War I a Religious Crusade?

Philip Jenkins argues that The Great War was also a holy war.

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CultureJonathanMay 28, 2014Baylor University, Catholicism, Christianity, History, Hitler, Holocaust, Interfaith dialogue, Islam, Jonathan Merritt, Judiasm, Muslim, Naziism, The Great and Holy War, violence, War, World War I, World War II
The Troubling Trends in America’s ‘Calvinist Revival’
The Troubling Trends in America’s ‘Calvinist Revival’

What is holding this faction back from becoming a sustainable movement?

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CultureJonathanMay 27, 2014arrogance, Bethany Jenkins, Calvinism, Gregory Thornbury, humility, John Piper, Jonathan Merritt, Mark Driscoll, Martin Marty, Miroslav Volf, neo-Calvinism, Paul David Tripp, pride, Roger Olson, The Gospel Coalition, theology, Timothy Keller, Tullian Tchividjian
Jennifer Knapp makes case for being ‘gay and Christian’ in new book
Jennifer Knapp makes case for being ‘gay and Christian’ in new book

Singer once said she wasn't LGBT advocate, but a forthcoming book tackles the topic head on.

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CultureJonathanMay 27, 2014Christianity Today, Contemporary Christian Music, Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, Howard Books, Jennifer Knapp, Music, National Religious Broadcasters, Publishing
Liberty University Responds to Complaints About Beck's Sermon
Liberty University Responds to Complaints About Beck's Sermon

The evangelical super-school says Mormon may have had a "born again experience."

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CultureJonathanMay 27, 2014Controversy, Evangelical, Glenn Beck, Johnnie Moore, Jonathan Merritt, Liberty University, Mormon, Mormonism, poll, Scandal, survey, trends
A General in the Christian ‘Gender Wars’
A General in the Christian ‘Gender Wars’

An interview with Mimi Haddad, the president of Christians for Biblical Equality.

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CultureJonathanMay 19, 2014Christians for Biblical Equality, church, evangelicalism, female, Gender, Jonathan Merritt, Mimi Haddad, Sex, Sojourner Truth, Women
Does God Want Us to ‘Be Brilliant?’
Does God Want Us to ‘Be Brilliant?’

A new book says, "yes," but not in the way you might think.

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CultureJonathanMay 19, 2014Beauty, brilliance, Celebrity, children, gossip, internet, Jason Locy, Jonathan Merritt, Mark Driscoll, parenting, poetry, Tim Willard
Pastor: Christians Should Drop ‘Us vs. Them’ Mentality
Pastor: Christians Should Drop ‘Us vs. Them’ Mentality

James Emery White shares why other churches aren't convincing or capturing non-believers.

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CultureJonathanMay 14, 2014advice, church, church growth, Culture, evangelism, grace, James Emery White, Jonathan Merritt, leadership, materialism, Ministry, money, nones, Pew Research, politics, Preaching, religion, trends, truth
Hollywood Producer Challenges Christians to Do More on Poverty
Hollywood Producer Challenges Christians to Do More on Poverty

Producer Shelene Bryan gave up her career to fight poverty. Now she's asking Christians to help.

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CultureJonathanMay 14, 2014charity, child sponsorship, children, Christianity, compassion, donations, giving, Jesus, Jesus Christ, justice, poverty, Ron Sider, Shelene Bryan, skip1, Thomas Nelson, wealth
On Death Penalty, Should Christians Side with Jesus or Paul?
On Death Penalty, Should Christians Side with Jesus or Paul?

Jesus' love-your-enemies ethic vs. Paul's sword-bearing theology.

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CultureJonathanMay 14, 2014Apostle Paul, capital punishment, church, death penalty, debate, government, Israel, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jonathan Merritt, justice, law, New Testament, Paul, politics, Preston Sprinkle, Romans, theology
Glenn Beck Preaches Mormon Theology at Liberty University
Glenn Beck Preaches Mormon Theology at Liberty University

The controversial personality shares Mormon teachings and showcases a valuable Mormon relic.

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CultureJonathanMay 13, 2014Controversy, evangelicalism, Glenn Beck, Jerry Falwell, Jonathan Merritt, Liberty University, Mormon, Mormonism, Scandal
Mega-church Pastor's Scandalous Take on Scripture
Mega-church Pastor's Scandalous Take on Scripture

Adam Hamilton is sparking intense debate with his provocative new take on the Bible.

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CultureJonathanMay 13, 2014Adam Hamilton, Bible, Biblical interpretation, church, evangelicalism, Gay, gay marriage, HarperOne, hermeneutics, J-P- Moreland, Jonathan Merritt, liberalism, Methodism, New Testament, Old Testament, Scripture, Sex, Sexuality, theology, violence, War
What Has Jesus Been Doing Since His Ascension?
What Has Jesus Been Doing Since His Ascension?

Frank Viola combed through the entire New Testament to find the answer.

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CultureJonathanMay 13, 2014ascension, books, David C- Cook, Frank Viola, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jonathan Merritt, theology
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