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Matthew Lee Anderson

Matthew Lee Anderson is an Associate Professor of Ethics and Theology in Baylor University's Honors College. He has a D.Phil. in Christian Ethics from Oxford University, and is a Perpetual Member of Biola University's Torrey Honors College. In 2005, he founded Mere Orthodoxy.

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Matthew Lee Anderson

Matthew Lee Anderson is an Associate Professor of Ethics and Theology in Baylor University's Honors College. He has a D.Phil. in Christian Ethics from Oxford University, and is a Perpetual Member of Biola University's Torrey Honors College. In 2005, he founded Mere Orthodoxy.

Matthew Lee AndersonPolitics

A Survival Guide for the Upcoming Political Onslaught - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

We are faced by a political onslaught. This is a survival guide for you to get through it without losing your soul.

Matthew Lee AndersonSocial Trends

The New Puritanism: Chick-fil-A and Boycotts

People want to boycott Chick-fil-A because on behalf of gay rights and against traditional marriage. But this is a form of a new Puritanism.

Matthew Lee AndersonPolitical Theologypeter leithartStanley Hauerwas

Between Babel and Beast: Reviewing Peter Leithart's Political Theology (Pt. 2)

Peter Leithart's Between Babel and Beast is an impressive political theology that follows up Defending Constantine. This is our review.

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Between Babel and Beast: Reviewing Peter Leithart's Political Theology (Pt. 1)

Between Babel and Beast is Peter Leithart's political theology that develops his work in Defending Constantine. Part one of our review.

Matthew Lee Andersonc.s. lewisSexualitySemanticsJared Wilson

Sex, Submission, and Evangelicals: Doug Wilson's Controversial Words

What has sex to do with submission? Unpacking Doug Wilson's controversial remarks about sex and how evangelicals relate to it.

Matthew Lee AndersonTheology and PracticeLiberal ChristianityRoss Douthatchristianity

The Dim Future for Liberal Protestantism: Douthat and O'Donovan Together

Ross Douthat questioned whether liberal Protestantism could survive. We bring in Oliver O'Donovan as a dialogue partner to the discussion.

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The Trouble with Talking about our "Identity in Christ" - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

When Christians talk about "identity in Christ," what do they mean? Is it a positive theological concept, or a negative one?

Matthew Lee AndersonEarthen Vessels

The Torching of Earthen Vessels: A Reply to Frank Turk

Matthew Lee Anderson responds to Frank Turk's review of Earthen Vessels.

Matthew Lee Anderson

A Summer Reading Guide for the Mere-O Reader - Mere Orthodoxy

Few folks are in tune with recent publications like my friend Christopher Benson. Below are his recommendations.

Matthew Lee AndersonEvangelicalism

Contraception, the NAE, and what a Conversation Does - Mere Orthodoxy

It is no longer safe to assume that evangelicals oppose contraception for single people; we have to more clearly understand why they should.

Matthew Lee AndersonSupreme CourtPatient Protection and Affordable Care ActUnited StatesLaw

The Dangers of Prudence and the Supreme Court's Health Care Ruling

Roberts sacrificed his interpretative modesty and argued that the law's penalties for not purchasing health insurance constitute a tax.

Matthew Lee AndersonTorrey Honors InstituteCollege and University

What's unique about the Torrey Honors Institute?

I am increasingly aware of how rare Torrey is: a community of learners with a shared history and common objects of love is in this world.