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Hipster Christianity Brett McCracken


Hipster Christianity Brett McCracken
Indier Than Thou
By David Sessions

Do Christian hipsters matter?





My First Day at Beck University

The tuition is cheap and the education is cheaper at Beck’s online university.




Faith After Religion

When Christianity passes through the filter of atheists’ critiques, it can emerge a more vital faith.



Ten amazing perfomance of The Star-Spangled Banner

O Say, Can You See?

Ten amazing performances of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”





Letter from a Fireworks Stand

There’s one day each year when shirtless America enters the wide world of commerce.



Grade Inflation

The A-Team is off the honor roll, but still has a gift.



The Freedom To Discriminate

Christian groups’ opposition to repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell leads them to embrace tortured logic.



An Affront to the Truth

Conservative Christian groups trot out predictable, dishonest clichés against Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan.



An Honest Exchange with Jennifer Knapp

The recently returned singer/songwriter discusses her absence, her writing and her new album.



God's Not Dead Yet

Five recent responses to the “new atheism” by prominent Christian scholars, reviewed.

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Do Christian hipsters matter?


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