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Why We’re Still Peeking Upstairs and Downstairs with the BBC
By
Jana Riess
I’ve got a post today over at The Thoughtful Christian about the enduring popularity of British class melodramas (Upstairs, Downstairs; Downton Abbey; The Cazalet Chronicles) in America. Why, in an allegedly classless society, do these stories about interclass tensions have such perennial appeal?
Satan Sues Rob Bell for Defamation; Seeks $18B in Damages Over “Love Wins”
By
Jana Riess
April 1, 2011 Satan announced today that Hell has filed for civil damages against HarperOne author Rob Bell, whose new book Love Wins hit shelves in March and has raised, well, hell. In the book, Bell asserts a universalist theology, claiming that God will save every sinner. “That’s gonna drive us right outta business,” explained…
Megachurch Pastor Tony Evans on God, Football, and Racial Unity
By
Jana Riess
Tony Evans, pastor of the 8,000 member Oak Cliff Bible Church in Dallas, has become a popular voice in evangelicalism. His new book Oneness Embraced explores the theme of racial reconciliation in American Christianity, arguing for God’s “team” to include all peoples and cultures. Today he offers a guest blog post on what football can…
“Book of Mormon Musical” Co-Creator Bobby Lopez on Why He’s Fascinated by Mormons
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Jana Riess
As I’ve already shared here, I loved the new “Book of Mormon” musical on Broadway, which officially opens tonight on Broadway. As I was discussing it last week with my amazing college roommate, she dropped the bombshell that she’s friends with co-creator Bobby Lopez, who lives in her artsy building in Brooklyn. Only in New…
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