Iraqi Christian Persecution: Blame Obama AND Evangelicals
There's plenty of blame to go around for the crisis unfolding in Iraq.
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CultureJonathanBarack Obama, Bill Bright, Christian persecution, Evangelical, Iraq, Iraq War, Jonathan Merritt, peace, politics, Religious Right, Todd Starnes, Tony Perkins, War
What the Media Misses About Iraqi Christian Persecution
An American living in Iraq says the media is telling only part of Christian persecution story.
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CultureJonathanevangelicalism, Evangelicals, Iraq, Jeremy Courtney, Jonathan Merritt, media, Obama, persecution, politics, Preemptive Love Coalition, War
Pastor Brian Zahnd Preaches a Gospel of Non-Violence
With violence raging from Gaza to Iraq, Zahnd preaches peace and non-violence.
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CultureJonathanBrian Zahnd, ethics, evangelicalism, Gaza, Iraq, Jesus, John, Jonathan Merritt, justice, nonviolence, peace, politics, Revelation, theology, violence, War
How Christians Have Misunderstood Grace
Francis Chan's co-author says bad things are not God's judgment.
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Many Americans Think Jesus Doesn’t Share Their Politics
WWJD? The iconic question is little more than a slogan on a bracelet for some.
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CultureJonathanabortion, death penalty, gay marriage, Homosexuality, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jonathan Merritt, justice, politics, poll, polling, Public Opinion, trends, YouGov
Rowan Williams’ Four Essentials for Being ‘Christian’
Former Anglican Archbishop shares what he believes are the four essentials for being a Christian.
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CultureJonathananglican, Anglicanism, Archbishop of Canterbury, baptism, Bible, church, Communion, Controversy, denomination, Episcopal, Episcopalian, eucharist, gay marriage, LGBT, Rowan Williams, same sex marriage, Scripture, theology
5 ways to discuss homosexuality with civility & grace
Jonathan discusses the hot button issue in a Leadership Journal interview.
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What the Pope’s Popularity Says about American Culture
The pope's popularity counters the idea that Americans intrinsically oppose Christians.
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CultureJonathanCatholicism, evangelicalism, Jonathan Merritt, oppression, politics, polls, Pope Francis, Religious Right, society, trends
Stanley Hauerwas Reflects on End Times, End of Life
"America's Best Theologian" is thinking a lot about the end these days.
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CultureJonathanage, Aging, Approaching the End, Death, Duke Divinity School, Duke University, dying, Eerdman’s, end times, eschatology, Jonathan Merritt, left behind, Stanley Hauerwas
Christian Bookstores: The Next Gay-Marriage Battleground
Don't assume Christian publishers all reflexively oppose same-sex marriage.
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The Future of Evangelicalism: A Discussion
Jonathan Merritt joins Ed Stetzer of LifeWay Research to discuss the future of evangelicalism.
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CultureJonathanchurch, Ed Stetzer, evangelicalism, gay marriage, Jonathan Merritt, politics, polls, Public Opinion, same sex marriage, Sarah Pulliam Bailey, theology, trends, Trevin Wax
John Piper’s Son Discusses His Complicated Upbringing
Barnabas Piper shares honest insights from his childhood in a provocative new book.
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CultureJonathanBarnabas Piper, church, church discipline, conflict, family, John Piper, Jonathan Merritt, Marriage, ministers, Ministry, parenting, Pastors
What Many Christians Get Wrong on July 4th
Is America "exceptional" and should Christians shout it from their star-spangled rooftops?
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CultureJonathanAmerica, American exceptionalism, History, Independence Day, Jonathan Merritt, July 4th, Michael Gerson, polling, Rasmussen, Relevant Magazine, stats, theology, trends
Jonathan Discusses Hobby Lobby on MSNBC
Jonathan discusses the implications of Hobby Lobby's Supreme Court win.
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Jonathan Discusses Hobby Lobby's China Dealings on CNN
Is Hobby Lobby hypocritical for doing business with Chinese companies?
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CultureJonathanabortion, China, conservatism, contraception, ERLC, ethics, Hobby Lobby, Jonathan Merritt, liberalism, morality, politics, religious freedom, religious liberty, Religious Right, Russell Moore, SCOTUS
Walter Brueggemann on How to Speak Truth to Power
The famed Bible scholar accepts a rare interview with Jonathan to discuss power.
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CultureJonathanBible, empire, Exodus, Gospels, History, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jonathan Merritt, power, Roman, Scripture, theology, truth, Walter Brueggemann
Matt Chandler Talks Substance Abuse and Serial Failures
The mega-church pastor says Christians need to stop "working harder" for redemption.
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CultureJonathanBible, church, good works, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Matt Chandler, Redemption, Reformed, righteousness, sanctification, theology, work, works
Why Evangelicals Shouldn’t Call a Business ‘Christian’
Does the term "Christian business" conflict with some evangelicals' central theological beliefs.
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Russell Moore Weighs In on Hobby Lobby’s China Dealings
ERLC president responds to claims that the craft store's operations compromise their credibility.
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CultureJonathanabortion, China, conservatism, contraception, ERLC, ethics, Hobby Lobby, Jonathan Merritt, liberalism, morality, politics, religious freedom, religious liberty, Religious Right, Russell Moore, SCOTUS
