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Jim Wallis on racism, reparations, and #BlackLivesMatter

Jim Wallis on racism, reparations, and #BlackLivesMatter

Wallis says the biblical prophets would scream at today's racial injustices.

PoliticsJonathanFebruary 18, 2016America, Bible, Detroit, discrimination, Intervarsity, Jesus, Jim Wallis, justice, laws, Michelle Higgins, police, politics, poverty, Race, Racism, sin, slavery, Sojourner

The baker who refuses LGBT couples isn't a persecuted preacher

The baker who refuses LGBT couples isn't a persecuted preacher

Discrimination against a people group is neither noble nor Christian.

CultureJonathanMay 29, 2015Bible, Craig Blomberg, Craig Keener, Denny Burk, family, gay marriage, Homosexuality, Jesus, LGBT issues, Marriage, Mother Teresa, poor, poverty, Scot McKnight, Sexuality, theology

Who are ‘the least of these’?

Who are ‘the least of these’?

Scholars say they might not be who you assume.

Forgive us our debts: A look at modern-day debtors' prisons

Forgive us our debts: A look at modern-day debtors' prisons

HBO's John Oliver does a segment exposing some troubling trends.

CultureJonathanMarch 26, 2015debts, HBO, Injustice, jail, John Oliver, justice, poverty, prison

Misfit Minister: Pastors Should Pray Their Churches Shrink

Misfit Minister: Pastors Should Pray Their Churches Shrink

He has harsh words and surprising advice for evangelical Christians.

CultureJonathanDecember 1, 2014church, Homosexuality, Jonathan Merritt, LGBT, Michael Sares, Ministry, poverty, Scum of the Earth, trends

Christian aid groups dry Syrian refugees’ tears

Christian aid groups dry Syrian refugees’ tears

These Christian relief organizations ministering in the midst of catastrophe.

CultureJonathanNovember 17, 2014Catholic Relief Services, charity, humanitarian, Jonathan Merritt, Lebanon, Middle East, missions, Open Doors USA, poverty, refugees, Samaritans Purse, Syria, UN, War, World Vision

Pastor Eugene Cho Says This Generation is "Overrated"

Pastor Eugene Cho Says This Generation is "Overrated"

The Seattle pastor comes out swinging in his new book.

CultureJonathanSeptember 2, 2014Activism, criticism, Eugene Cho, evangelism, Generations, Injustice, Jonathan Merritt, justice, Ministry, narcissism, One Days Wages, Pastor, poverty, Seattle, slacktivism

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.

CultureJonathanMay 14, 2014charity, child sponsorship, children, Christianity, compassion, donations, giving, Jesus, Jesus Christ, justice, poverty, Ron Sider, Shelene Bryan, skip1, Thomas Nelson, wealth

Cadillac Ad Encourages Worship at Altar of Work and Stuff

Cadillac Ad Encourages Worship at Altar of Work and Stuff

A Sochi ad promotes an un-Christian message of materialism and workaholism.

CultureJonathanFebruary 12, 2014business, Cadillac, Christianity, church, consumerism, Culture, evangelicalism, greed, Jonathan Merritt, materialism, money, morality, Olympics, poverty, Sochi, society, trends, work, workaholism

Christians Shouldn’t Support Dennis Rodman in N. Korea

Christians Shouldn’t Support Dennis Rodman in N. Korea

Rodman's antics are not diplomacy, and Christians shouldn't support them.

Pastor Andy Stanley Tells Christians ‘How to be Rich’

Pastor Andy Stanley Tells Christians ‘How to be Rich’

Stanley has a new message about poverty, wealth, and the prosperity gospel.

Recovering the Discipline of Hospitality

Recovering the Discipline of Hospitality

Author and activists urges Christians to love their neighbors by practicing hospitality.

CultureJonathanNovember 15, 2013Christianity, discipline, hospitality, Iraq, Jesus, Jonathan Merritt, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, peace, poverty, War

Bestselling Author Says Christians Should Wield Power for Good

Bestselling Author Says Christians Should Wield Power for Good

Andy Crouch says power isn't a bad thing after all.

The spiritual danger of doing good: An interview with Peter Greer

The spiritual danger of doing good: An interview with Peter Greer

Peter Greer talks about the dark side of doing good.

CultureJonathanAugust 26, 2013burnout, charity, Christian, ego, good, Hope International, Jonathan Merritt, micro-enterprise, micro-finance, Ministry, Peter Greer, poor, poverty, pride, service, social justice, Stress, work

Some Things Just Aren't Funny: A Response to Mark Driscoll

Some Things Just Aren't Funny: A Response to Mark Driscoll

Driscoll says people need to lighten up about his Catalyst Conference comments.

CultureJonathanMay 19, 2013Catalyst Conference, climate change, Controversy, creation care, disease, environmentalism, hunger, illness, Jonathan Merritt, Malawi, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill Church, poverty, rhetoric

Can the Church Turn the World Upside Down?

Can the Church Turn the World Upside Down?

Tearfund is pioneering new ways to restore communities through mobilizing local churches.

CultureJonathanMay 3, 2013Acts, Africa, Apostle Paul, Christian, Christianity, church, curiosity, investigation, Jonathan Merritt, journalism, Malawi, Merritt, mission, mission trip, missions, poverty, TearFund, travel

Caring for Orphans: An Interview with Johnny Carr

Caring for Orphans: An Interview with Johnny Carr

An interview with one of the most vocal orphan care proponents in the American Christian Church.