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The Death of Moral Relativism

The Death of Moral Relativism

The conservative boogeyman is being replaced by a vicious 'shame culture.'

How Valentines' king Nicholas Sparks fell in love with God

How Valentines' king Nicholas Sparks fell in love with God

"The Notebook" author has a surprisingly vibrant faith.

Arts + EntertainmentJonathanFebruary 9, 2016A Walk to Remember, Art, books, Celebrities, Christianity Today, Film, Love, movies, Nicholas Sparks, People Magazine, Romance, The Choice, The Notebook, Writing

'Spotlight' film: Powerful lessons on the nature of truth-telling

'Spotlight' film: Powerful lessons on the nature of truth-telling

Truth has the power to transform a community.

Arts + EntertainmentJonathanNovember 6, 2015Art, Catholic, Catholicism, Film, journalism, Michael Paulson, movies, Scandal, Sex, sex abuse, Spotlight, Writing

'Courageous' and 'Fireproof' filmmakers opt for black cast

'Courageous' and 'Fireproof' filmmakers opt for black cast

Some promising news following a wave of whitewashed Bible films.

Arts + EntertainmentJonathanAugust 13, 2015Alex Kendrick, Art, entertainment, Film, Hollywood, Jonathan Merritt, justice, Kendrick Brothers, movies, prayer, Priscilla Shirer, Race, Racism, Sony, TC Stallings, War Room

10 inaccuracies plaguing the ‘Exodus’ movie

10 inaccuracies plaguing the ‘Exodus’ movie

Ridley Scott's epic film deviates from the biblical narrative.

CultureJonathanDecember 30, 2014Art, Bible, Christian Bale, Controversy, Exodus, Film, History, Jonathan Merritt, movies, Race, Racism, Ridley Scott, theology

Did #BoycottExodusMovie work?

Did #BoycottExodusMovie work?

Jonathan discusses the film's race problem on CNN.

CultureJonathanDecember 17, 2014Art, CNN, Controversy, Exodus, Film, Jonathan Merritt, movies, Race, Ridley Scott

Christian Bale and Ridley Scott Talk Religion and ‘Exodus'

Christian Bale and Ridley Scott Talk Religion and ‘Exodus'

Here we discuss the film's more controversial elements.

CultureJonathanDecember 10, 2014Art, Bible, Christian Bale, Exodus, Film, Hollywood, Joel Edgerton, Jonathan Merritt, movies, Ridley Scott

3 religious Hurdles Facing Ridley Scott’s ‘Exodus’

3 religious Hurdles Facing Ridley Scott’s ‘Exodus’

The big budget Bible film hits American theaters on Friday.

CultureJonathanDecember 10, 2014Art, Bible, Christian Bale, Exodus, Film, Hollywood, Joel Edgerton, Jonathan Merritt, movies, Race, Ridley Scott

Ridley Scott's 'Exodus' & Hollywood's Race Problem

Ridley Scott's 'Exodus' & Hollywood's Race Problem

Scott is hardly alone and it's past time for change.

CultureJonathanDecember 2, 2014Art, Controversy, Exodus, Film, Hollywood, Jonathan Merritt, movies, Race, Racism, Ridley Scott

5 Films That Will Make 2014 ‘The Year of the Bible’

5 Films That Will Make 2014 ‘The Year of the Bible’

A slew of biblical films with star-studded casts and big budgets is slated for 2014.

Superman Spirituality: Is Hollywood Manipulating Christians?

Superman Spirituality: Is Hollywood Manipulating Christians?

Does marketing "Man of Steel" to faith-based audiences make Christians pawns?

CultureJonathanJune 20, 2013arts, capitalism, comics, Film, Grace Hill Media, Hollywood, Jonathan Merritt, Man of Steel, marketing, Mel Gibson, money, movies, Passion of the Christ, Superman, The Bible

Not Your Mother's Morals: An Interview with Jonathan Fitzgerald

Not Your Mother's Morals: An Interview with Jonathan Fitzgerald

The cultural commentator talks about his new book, morality, and pop culture.