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Did We Love 'God Made a Farmer' Too Much?
Someday maybe we'll find the road between demeaning rural life and romanticizing the difficult reality of today's American farm.
February 6, 2013
The Story Behind the Mars Hill Trademark Dispute
Sacramento church will keep name, change logo. Seattle church says demand letter was a mistake.
October 27, 2011
Photoshop, Patriarchy, and Protection of the Vulnerable
Should it be so shocking to seriously consider censoring the consumer arts?
August 3, 2011
Campus Crusade Changes Name to Cru
Ministry leaders worry that the word "crusade" has too many negative associations.
July 19, 2011
A Sketchy Ad from Skechers Shape-Ups
Do 7-year-olds really need butt-boosting training shoes?
May 20, 2011
The Gods of the Checkout Aisle
Understanding the parareligion of celebrity culture. A review of 'Gods Behaving Badly.'
April 20, 2011
Why I Let My Son Wear Pink
The real trouble with the J. Crew ad controversy is not a gay/transgender agenda but our culture's sexualization of children.
April 18, 2011
Why Barbie Needs Ken After All
The power couple's Valentine's Day reunion may just teach Barbie that the world doesn't revolve around her.
February 15, 2011
The Discerning Seller: LifeWay to Drop Warning Labels
The "Read with Discernment" program listed popular authors as "strictly for critical study or research."
February 10, 2011
Final Election Push, Plus Extra Push against Health Care Proponents
Activists spend millions in final push in expectation of major election results.
October 29, 2010
An Equal-Opportunity Destroyer
How porn damages women—and what churches can do about it.
September 21, 2010
Hipster Faith
To remain relevant, many evangelical pastors are following the lead of hipster trendsetters. So what happens when 'cool' meets Christ?
September 3, 2010
How to Become a Successful Religion
A marketing consultant advises early church leaders.
August 19, 2010
Should Pro-lifers Call Black Children an 'Endangered Species'?
The controversial Georgia ad implies that, like endangered species, black children should be protected up until they're born.
March 11, 2010
Tebow Ad Scores With Pro-Life Groups
Pro-life groups cheer for surprisingly subtle Focus on the Family Superbowl ad. Plus, talk about Haiti's foreign debt, gays in the military, immigration, and recommendations from Planned Parenthood.
February 12, 2010
Did You Consider Having an Abortion?
The value of Tim Tebow's life is not more than that of any other child.
February 11, 2010
Letting Words Do Their Work
Why the care of language is more important than ever.
September 22, 2009
No Laughing Matter
Canceled Jesus comedy reveals balancing act of Dutch TV evangelism.
September 16, 2009
Christian Children's Fund Drops 'Christian' from Name
The organization hopes the new name will broaden its reach.
May 15, 2009
A Campaign for (Kind of) Real Beauty
"Real" fashion models may present as many problems as their hyper-stylized counterparts.
April 27, 2009
Jesus Is Not a Brand
Why it is dangerous to make evangelism another form of marketing.
January 2, 2009
Consuming Faith
Tyler Wigg Stevenson says real Christianity isn't the kind you can buy.
September 26, 2008
Girls on Display 
Why females younger and younger are being portrayed as sexual objects.
September 23, 2008
Do I Have a Witness?
Why Jesus didn't say, "You shall be my marketers to the ends of the earth."
October 4, 2007
'Tell Someone'? We Tried
Yes, HPV causes cervical cancer. Why did people scoff eight years ago, when we wanted to warn them?
March 22, 2007
Marketing to Christians a Violation of Human Rights
Plus: Nicholas Kristof on Chinese house churches, another Episcopal church bolts, and more articles from online sources around the world.
June 28, 2006
Is Rolling Stone Afraid of the Bible?
The magazine is suddenly squeamish of religion. At least in one case.
January 21, 2005
Weblog (Second Helping): Revenge of the God Billboards
Plus: Britain discusses euthanasia while the Netherlands euthanizes babies, and other stories from online sources around the world.
December 1, 2004
The Story Behind the TV Networks' UCC Ad 'Ban'
Plus: Ethical embryonic stem-cell research? And other stories from online sources around the world.
November 1, 2004
'Live More Musically'
The difference between Christian practice and a Starbucks purchase.
August 1, 2004
Laura Bush Wants Out of Gay Marriage Ad
Laura Bush was apparently caught off guard this week when she was featured in a TV ad in support of gay marriage (ABC News)
Passers-by on I-71 condemn return of church’s billboard
One of the first signs in Medina County to greet motorists headed south on Interstate 71 reads: “Homosexuality is a sin, but Christ can set you free.” (The Medina County Gazette)
Opposing gay marriage not homophobic, says advertising watchdog
Campaigning against changing the law on marriage to include same-sex couples should be allowed, the Advertising Standards Authority said. (Telegraph)
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