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Richard Mouw: Theocracy and pluralism are compatible

John Fea   |  July 8, 2024

Mouw‘s recent piece at Christianity Today is subtitled “God’s rule is inherently true and doesn’t require that we force it on anyone.” Here is a taste: Truth be told, my wife and I do belong to a pro-theocracy organization. Indeed, […]

The Author’s Corner with Anthony G. Roeber

Rachel Petroziello   |  March 12, 2024

Anthony G. Roeber is Professor of Church History at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. This interview is based on his new book, Orthodox Christians and the Rights Revolution in America (Fordham University Press, 2024). JF: What led you to write Orthodox […]

What happens when gay rights clash with religious freedom?

John Fea   |  December 7, 2022

Here is Tish Harrison Warren at The New York Times: This week, the Supreme Court will hear a case that will reignite a continuing conversation about what to do when long-established religious convictions clash with gay people’s civil rights. In 303 […]

Is Kristin Kobes Du Mez illiberal?

John Fea   |  December 1, 2022

I am not going to rehash the controversy over Jay Green’s article on Christian political discourse. I wrote a little more about it today at Current. I agree with Jay–the piece shouldn’t have categorized people without evidence. Jay has apologized […]

David French’s civic pluralism versus Al Mohler’s Christian nationalism

John Fea   |  November 22, 2022

Last week, the Senate advanced the Respect for Marriage Act. The bill legalizes (“provides statutory authority” for) same-sex and interracial marriages. Here is a summary of the bill from Congress.Gov: Specifically, the bill repeals and replaces provisions that define, for […]

The Author’s Corner with Matthew Smith

Rachel Petroziello   |  November 21, 2022

Matthew Smith is Visiting Assistant Professor of History and Regional Director of Public Programming at Miami University of Ohio. This interview is based on his new book, The Spires Still Point to Heaven: Cincinnati’s Religious Landscape, 1788–1873 (Temple University Press, […]

The Author’s Corner with Mark Noll

Rachel Petroziello   |  April 8, 2022

Mark Noll is retired Professor of History at Wheaton College and the University of Notre Dame. This interview is based on his new book, America’s Book: The Rise and Decline of a Bible Civilization, 1794-1911 (Oxford University Press, 2022). JF: What […]

InterVarsity director at Harvard explains why he voted for the atheist president of the university’s chaplains

John Fea   |  September 3, 2021

Get up to speed here. Pete Williamson is the team leader for InterVarsity’s Graduate and Faculty Ministries at Harvard and a Harvard Chaplain. Here is a taste of his recent piece at Christianity Today: For seven years, I have worked […]