Latest articles by Jonathan Merritt
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Hollywood's big bet on Christian movies
The Explainer In dark times, sometimes moviegoers just want a little light
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Roy Moore and the moral mirror of hatred
opinion If recent history is any indication, we should distrust those who most vehemently peddle hate. Check their closet and you just might find a skeleton.
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The rise and fall of the Christian bookstore
The Explainer Christian bookstores may well be destined for the history books
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Is God boosting Stephen Colbert's ratings?
The Explainer The Late Show host's rise in popularity has followed an emphasis on religious commentary and on-air spiritual conversations
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Pat Robertson, Christianity's crazy uncle
opinion He has tarnished his reputation, diminished his influence, and embarrassed his fellow Christians. He needs to step down.
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God, child abuse, and the limits of religious freedom in America
The Explainer The ocean of religious liberty stops at the shore of child welfare
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Why the media can't ignore Donald Trump
opinion We don't make the news. We report the news.
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Jazz hands for Jesus: Inside Broadway's religious revival
feature God is so hot on Broadway right now
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Does Liberty University hurt the GOP?
opinion An influential movement of very conservative evangelical voters is still alive and well in America. But is that good for the GOP?
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Why some Christians deny gay people funerals — and why they must stop
opinion When it comes to hosting funerals for LGBT people, ask yourself honestly, "What would Jesus do?" The answer is crystal clear.
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How secular Hollywood is unwittingly promoting the Christian faith
opinion The liberal industry is pumping religion on a scale a televangelist could only dream about
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Stop calling Hobby Lobby a Christian business
opinion The craft store is exalted by the conservative faithful. But it conducts business in a way that flouts Christian values.
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Christians have no moral rationale for spanking their children
opinion 80 percent of born-again believers say physical punishment of children is acceptable. But neither the Bible nor social science supports spanking.
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Why Christians should get on board with space exploration
opinion New data analysis shows that some Christians are pessimistic about space exploration. But believers have good reason to change their minds.
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Christian bookstores are the next gay-marriage battleground
opinion If you think all Christian publishers reflexively oppose same-sex marriage, you are very, very wrong
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The trauma-filled tragedy of Syria's child refugees
opinion The war-ravaged nation's youngest generation will be unequipped to rebuild Syria when the conflict finally concludes
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Why does Hollywood keep barring minorities from Biblical blockbusters?
opinion Ridley Scott's Exodus is hardly alone. And it's long past time for change.
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How American Christians can stop being bullies and start winning converts
opinion It's time we all made sure to practice what we preach
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Blame Obama and U.S. evangelicals for the persecution of Iraqi Christians
opinion There's plenty of blame to go around
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Is the Christian music industry liberalizing on gay marriage?
opinion The arts have long been at the vanguard of social change. But when that art is Christian, theology plays a strong role, too.
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