Russell Moore
Russell Moore is president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. The ERLC is the moral and public policy entity of the nation’s largest Protestant denomination.
President of the ERLC of the Southern Baptist Convention
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R-Rated Movies: Okay for Christians?
Russell Moore tackles the question, "Is it okay for Christians to go to R-rated movies?" After hearing his answer, be sure you leave your own comments and convictions below. For more information...Monday, October 3, 2022
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What the George Floyd Trial Reveals to Us about Justice
We can thank God for the accountability rendered in this case. Even as we are glad for justice done, we should weep for injustices still at work, and for a life that is still gone.Thursday, April 22, 2021
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Is the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Unethical?
Some have wondered, seeing certain headlines, whether taking a COVID-19 vaccine would cause them to be involved, somehow, in abortion or embryonic stem-cell research or in any way the taking of a...Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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Russell Moore: Romans Can Guide Us Forward from the Capitol Insurrection
This is not a gospel presentation, but I would suggest that, while the entire Bible speaks to the roots of this crisis, we can, just from the Book of Romans, see where we are to go from here.Monday, January 11, 2021
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Are You Looking for Truth in Post-Election America?
The church has many problems, of course. It always does. But, sometimes, if you pay attention, you can see in those small, ordinary patterns of life together something of the glory of the Jesus who...Tuesday, November 17, 2020
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Christians, Let’s Pray for President-Elect Joe Biden
We should all be praying for our new and continuing government leaders; reminding ourselves that, while we pledge allegiance to all these temporal authorities where we can or must, our ultimate...Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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What Romans 13 Means amidst Unknown Election Results
Usually, the day after a national presidential election, I write an article calling on Christians to pray for the newly-elected chief executive. And yet, the day after Election Day 2020, we do...Thursday, November 5, 2020
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Why It's Courageous to Imagine Your Own Obituary
An obituary is a story...with a narrative and a resolved plotline. It is an attempt to make meaning out of life when one can finally see it all—after it's over. In a very real sense, that’s what we...Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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Why Biblical Literacy Is Critical to Today's Top News Stories
The outside world will still misunderstand us. That shouldn’t offend us, but should instead give us an exciting opportunity to bear witness to a Scripture we are to carry as news and as good news.Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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Cowboys, Crosses and How a Devilish View of Strength Is Killing Us
Maybe some cowboys may pretend to be invincible where they should acknowledge dependence. Good Shepherds never do.Thursday, September 17, 2020
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A Tribute to the Powerful Preaching of John Powell
John Powell the preacher would tell us—as John the Apostle has—that “the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining” (1 John 2:8). We know that John would want us to know that...Friday, July 24, 2020
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A Personal Appeal in Honor of Pastor John Powell
I’ve watched John excel in the pastorate, and be an exemplary man, husband, and father. I was incredibly proud of him. I can’t wait to see him again. And right now I’m just crushed. Please pray for...Tuesday, July 21, 2020
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Is Your Ultimate Loyalty to God’s Kingdom?
With the kingdom first in our affections, we can show gratitude for our country, serve her, and be willing to criticize her missteps and valorize her achievements. Our citizenship here is temporary...Tuesday, July 7, 2020
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Should Christians Make New Year's Resolutions?
Some Christians have said that New Year's resolutions can feed into a performance mentality that undermines the gospel.Friday, December 27, 2019
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Should You Be Angry at Chick-fil-A?
Chick-fil-A has announced its new funding initiative which ends longstanding charity work with the Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Wherever you stand on this issue as a...Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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Parents, Don't Fear the Teenage Years
Don’t fear the teenage years. And don’t take them for granted either. They, like life itself, are a vapor, to enjoy before it vanishes away.Monday, November 11, 2019
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Why the Humanity of Christ Matters
It doesn’t seem right to think of Jesus as flesh and bone, filled with blood, and intestines, and urine. Somehow such things seem to detract from his deity and dignity. But that’s just the point.Tuesday, October 22, 2019
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Why I Didn't See the Joker Movie
In the darkest night, we want stories that are honest about that darkness. But we also long to see a bat signal in that dark night, too, and to know that on the other end of that signal is hope.Wednesday, October 16, 2019