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NFL agent says domestic violence crisis due to ungodly men

NFL agent says domestic violence crisis due to ungodly men

After a strong of scandals, some speculate that the NFL has become a haven for violent men.

CultureJonathanNovember 17, 2014domestic abuse, Drew Pittman, family, football, Jonathan Merritt, Marriage, National Football League, NFL, parenting, sports, Tony Dungy

Christians have no moral rationale for spanking

Christians have no moral rationale for spanking

80% of born-again believers support spanking, but science and the Scriptures don't.

CultureJonathanSeptember 23, 2014abuse, Bible, children, Controversy, family, Jonathan Merritt, Marriage, NFL, parenting, peace, punishment, Science, spanking, sports, violence

How Christians Misuse Philippians 4:13

How Christians Misuse Philippians 4:13

Jonathan says this iconic verse is largely misunderstood.

CultureJonathanJanuary 25, 2014Apostle Paul, Bible, Christianity, Jonathan Merritt, myths, Philippians, Philippians 4:13, Scripture, sports, Sports Illustrated, theology, Tim Tebow

NBA’s Jeremy Lin Talks About Faith, Fame, and Racism

NBA’s Jeremy Lin Talks About Faith, Fame, and Racism

Basketball superstar Jeremy Lin talks to RNS' Jonathan Merritt.

CultureJonathanOctober 7, 2013athletics, basketball, Christianity, ESPN, faith, Jeremy Lin, Jonathan Merritt, NBA, New York Knicks, opportunity, Race, Racism, sports, success