We've had one of our best years ever here at Mere-O. Here are the top 10 posts we wrote this year, as measured by pageviews.
1) When Webb Mastered Christianity. Of course, see also Andrew's retraction and my followup thoughts.
2) Hipsters, Bohemians, and Jamie Smith: Brett McCracken wrote a book. Jamie Smith reviewed it. I responded. Follow that?
3) Why Jennifer Knapp Matters: Cate's thoughtful reflections on Jennifer Knapp's big announcement was one of the most talked-about pieces this year.
4) The Objectification of Jennifer Knapp: My basic point is that it seemed like Jennifer Knapp didn't want to be an object lesson, so Christians shouldn't turn her into one.
5) A New Book by...Me: The title has since changed and it's available for preorder. Which is really all you need to know.
6) The Hipster Christian Controversy: I talked with Brett McCracken about his book and the subsequent controversy it sparked.
7) Elitism, Tea Parties, and the Evangelical Left: This one didn't make many people happy, so make sure you see the followup post I wrote on it as well.
8) An Interview with Craig Carter: Andrew and Dr. Carter talk theology and politics.
9) Susan Sontag on Beauty and Gender: Jeremy Mann offered some thoughts on the superficiality of beauty. This is a "must read."
10) Expecting to Change the World: I got invited to the American Enterprise Institute in June to respond to James Davison Hunter. This is what I said.
Thanks for reading in 2010. And here's to an even more productive and thoughtful 2011.
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.
