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Pastors Vow Not To Perform Civil Marriages

Pastors Vow Not To Perform Civil Marriages

Why this might be a good idea.

CultureJonathanNovember 19, 2014Catholicism, church, Culture, First Things, government, Homosexuality, Jonathan Merritt, law, LGBT, Marriage, politics, R-R- Reno, Sexuality, society, trends

What the Pope’s Popularity Says about American Culture

What the Pope’s Popularity Says about American Culture

The pope's popularity counters the idea that Americans intrinsically oppose Christians.

CultureJonathanJuly 11, 2014Catholicism, evangelicalism, Jonathan Merritt, oppression, politics, polls, Pope Francis, Religious Right, society, trends

Setting the Record Straight on Jesus, ‘Friend of Sinners’

Setting the Record Straight on Jesus, ‘Friend of Sinners’

What does the New Testament mean when it refers to Jesus as a “friend of sinners?"

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

Where Should Religious People Stand on Homeschooling?

Where Should Religious People Stand on Homeschooling?

A national debate on homeschooling may be brewing.

CultureJonathanMay 3, 2013Astra Taylor, college, education, elementary, homeschool, homeschoolers, homeschooling, Jonathan Merritt, Merritt, public education, school, society, university

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.