Which U.S. Presidents were the most religious?
Almost all U.S. commander-in-chiefs have been Protestant Christians and only three were religiously unaffiliated. Who were the most fervent in their faith? The post Which U.S. Presidents were the most...
View ArticleWhy a Muslim actor plays Jesus in Bill O’Reilly’s ‘Killing Jesus’ TV special
Ridley Scott said he couldn't make a film starring "Mohammad so-and-so from such-and-such." But when his adaptation of "Killing Jesus" debuts this week, a Lebanese-born Muslim will star as Jesus. The...
View ArticleGod as a wild dog…and the Bible’s other surprising divine metaphors
Bestselling author Lauren Winner explores provocative and often overlooked metaphors for God, such as a laboring woman and the "one who smells." The post God as a wild dog…and the Bible’s other...
View Article‘Christian America’: Corporate invention or founding fathers’ vision?
A Princeton historian says the idea that America is a "Christian nation" is a modern invention fueled by corporations, clergy, and politicians. The post ‘Christian America’: Corporate invention or...
View ArticleHow Frank Bruni misunderstands Christians—and why it matters
The New York Times columnist argues church leaders should be “made” to abandon their views on same-sex relationships. If liberals want to energize their opposition, this is exactly the kind of thing...
View ArticleHow to read the Bible: An interview with legendary theologian Harvey Cox
The longtime Harvard Divinity School professor says, "There is no single 'correct' way to read the Bible." But, he argues, some ways are more helpful than others. The post How to read the Bible: An...
View ArticleAre Christians dead wrong about the execution of Jesus Christ?
"Jesus did not teach that God’s wrath burns against us but that God loves us," says theologian Tony Jones. He argues that the traditional Christian view of atonement was largely a medieval invention....
View ArticleAfter gay marriage, expect conservative amnesia
Often the losers knit together a version of past events that disposes of the more damning details and casts their side in a more favorable light. But when it comes to history, forgetting the facts is a...
View ArticleBrothers and sisters, you are not professional journalists
When Christians speak ignorantly about journalism, they compromise their credibility on more important matters. The post Brothers and sisters, you are not professional journalists appeared first on...
View ArticleOn Israel-Palestinian conflict, Mike Huckabee tells a partial story
This long-standing conflict has created many tragedies, and someone running for president should recognize all of them. The post On Israel-Palestinian conflict, Mike Huckabee tells a partial story...
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