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Andrew WalkerPolitics

A "hubbub" on Marriage with Tony Jones & Lisa Miller - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

There is a “hubbub” afoot on whether clergy should perform weddings on behalf of the state. The “hubbub” is fomented mostly by Tony Jones, who refuses to perform weddings on behalf of the state or have his own marriage recognized by […]

Gary Hartenburg

One Boring Book for College - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

After the recommendations of books like A Severe Mercy, Resident Aliens, and Lord of the Rings, I’m afraid my recommended reading will sound flat-out boring. It certainly is no respecter of Mr. Anderson’s criteria for a book to be read […]

Matthew Lee AndersonAnthropologyembodiment

What Robertson Means for Marriage

What Robertson Means for Marriage

Matthew Lee AndersonembodimentAnthropology

Pat Robertson, Bodies, and Divorce - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

That’s the subject of my short essay over at Relevant Magazine. I sound a note that will doubtlessly be a familiar one to readers of Mere-O and of Earthen Vessels, but the brouhaha affords evangelicals an opportunity to re-examine our […]

Andrew WalkerChurchSocial TrendsEvangelicalismTheology and PracticeEmerging Adulthood/AdolescenceSocietyFormation

Required Reading: Hauerwas' 'Resident Aliens.'

Required Reading: Hauerwas' 'Resident Aliens.'

Matthew Lee AndersonEarthen Vessels

Introducing the "Author Meets Critics" Sessions - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

In the introduction to Earthen Vessels, I wrote that my hope was that the book would generate conversation within our quirky movement about our physical bodies and the role they play in God’s redemptive purposes in our lives and the […]

Kevin WhiteEmerging Adulthood/AdolescenceSociety

One Book for College: A Thumping Good Novel

One Book for College: A Thumping Good Novel

Matthew Lee AndersonEmerging Adulthood/AdolescenceSociety

One Book for College: Make your Parents Nervous

One Book for College: Make your Parents Nervous

Matthew Lee AndersonEducation

Top Posts for August - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

They’re coming a little late this month, as last weekend (when I normally put them together) was a busy one for me.  But don’t let that stop you from enjoying the most popular and interesting posts during the month of […]

Matthew Lee AndersonUncategorized

"Where were you?" A Meditation on Memory, Place, and 9/11

"Where were you?" A Meditation on Memory, Place, and 9/11

Cate MacDonaldCollege and University

One Book for College

One Book for College

Matthew Lee AndersonPoliticsDemographicsGenderSocial TrendsTheology and PracticeSocial JusticeCurrent PoliticsSociety

The Christian Post and Sojourners

The Christian Post and Sojourners