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Tony Jones: God "learned" something on the cross

Tony Jones: God "learned" something on the cross

The controversial theologian explains himself in this bonus interview.

CultureJonathanApril 30, 2015atonement, Bible, emergent church, God, Jesus, Jonathan Merritt, omniscience, theology, Tony Jones

In Boston, Christians debate homosexuality

In Boston, Christians debate homosexuality

The happenings at the Q conference mirror the national conversations.

Are Christians dead wrong about the execution of Jesus?

Are Christians dead wrong about the execution of Jesus?

Is the traditional view of atonement a invention of the medieval church?

CultureJonathanApril 29, 2015atonement, Bible, cross, crucifixion, Death, emergent church, Emerging Church, HarperOne, History, Isaiah, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jonathan Merritt, progressive Christianity, salvation, theology, Tony Jones

Transforming kitchen tables into sacred spaces

Transforming kitchen tables into sacred spaces

Shauna Niequist savors life and shares one of her famous recipes.

CultureJonathanApril 21, 2015community, cooking, family, food, friends, friendships, Jonathan Merritt, recipe, Relationships, Shauna Niequist

The Rise and Demise of Ex-Gay Therapy

Obama announced a national ban for minors, and Christians sat silent. Why?

CultureJonathanApril 15, 2015conversion therapy, counseling, gay marriage, Healthcare, Homosexuality, Jonathan Merritt, LGBT, medicine, mental health, reparative therapy, Sexuality, therapy

Harvey Cox on how to read the Bible

The longtime Harvard professor says there isn't a single best way to read it.

CultureJonathanApril 14, 2015Bible, feminism, Gender, Harvard University, Harvey Cox, History, Homosexuality, Sexuality, Story, theology

OPPOSING VIEWS: Should Christians vote for Hillary?

OPPOSING VIEWS: Should Christians vote for Hillary?

CultureJonathanApril 14, 2015David French, election, government, Hillary Clinton, Jonathan Merritt, politics, Tony Campolo, voting

Can churches disagree and still stay together?

Can churches disagree and still stay together?

When it comes to church, theologian Scot McKnight says, different is good.

CultureJonathanApril 9, 2015Apostle Paul, Bible, church, church splits, churches, conflict, denomination, doctrine, Fellowship of Differents, salvation, Scot McKnight, Sexuality, table, theology

Celibate gay Christian calls for normalizing 'committed friendships'

Celibate gay Christian calls for normalizing 'committed friendships'

Wesley Hill, leader among celibate gay Christians, is taking his arguments a step further.

CultureJonathanApril 9, 2015Alan Jacobs, Bible, celibacy, family, friendship, Gay, gay marriage, Homosexuality, lesbian, LGBT, Marriage, Relationship, Richard Hays, Sex, Sexuality, Spiritual Friendship, transgender, Wesley Hill

How Frank Bruni misunderstands Christians

How Frank Bruni misunderstands Christians

NYT columnist argues church leaders should be “made” to change their minds on sex.

CultureJonathanApril 7, 2015Bible, Christianity, Frank Bruni, gay marriage, gay rights, History, Jonathan Merritt, LGBT, Marriage, New York Times, oppression, persecution, politics, sociology

Christian America: Corporate invention or founders’ vision?

Christian America: Corporate invention or founders’ vision?

A Princeton historian says the idea was fueled by corporations, clergy, and politicians.

CultureJonathanApril 3, 2015Abraham Lincoln, Billy Graham, business, Cecil B- DeMille, Christianity, government, History, Jonathan Merritt, Kevin Kruse, National Day of Prayer, National Prayer Breakfast, politics, Ten Commandments

Latino evangelicals oppose death penalty. Will others follow?

Latino evangelicals oppose death penalty. Will others follow?

NaLEC becomes the first major evangelical association to take this position publicly.

Getting the most out of Easter

Encountering God at a time when sacred days are trending topics.

CultureJonathanApril 3, 2015Baker Books, celebration, Christianity, church, cross, doubt, Easter, faith, Good Friday, Holy Week, Jesus, resurrection, technology, worship