As midterms approach, Fox News is focused on heaven and hell

One of the biggest ironies among conservatives today is that they complain so much about “fake news” while watching Fox News. As Donald Trump lashes out against the media, white evangelicals claim the mainstream media is attempting to indoctrinate Americans....

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As midterms approach, Fox News is focused on heaven and hell

One of the biggest ironies among conservatives today is that they complain so much about “fake news” while watching Fox News. As Donald Trump lashes out against the media, white evangelicals claim the mainstream media is attempting to indoctrinate Americans….

Kanakuk Institute grad accused of sexually abusing fourth grader

Earlier this month, a lawsuit was filed against Pembroke Hill School and former teacher Michael Jones for allegedly sexually abusing a fourth grade student during the 2021-2022 academic year. Jones is a 2006 graduate of Kanakuk Institute and worked at…

Federal investigation documents inhumanity of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Detainees at the now-closed “Alligator Alcatraz” in Florida were kept in “inhumane” living conditions that included lack of clean water and enclosures small enough to violate human health and safety standards, according to a new federal report. The study was…

More lawsuits seek to prevent federal agents at polling places

A new lawsuit is the latest seeking to block the Trump administration’s plan to use armed agents to interfere with the midterm elections in November. The action asks the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to prevent federal…

Gee, Wally, I don’t think we oughta

In 1960, an episode of the sitcom Leave it to Beaver aired in which Beaver befriends a new student named Kenneth who showers him with gifts, hoping to buy his friendship. His teacher, Miss Landers, learns that items are disappearing…

These people would all be alive if it weren’t for ICE

I’ve written before about my involvement with an interfaith clergy coalition in Dallas. Since May 2025, we’ve held constant vigil with people of faith outside the Dallas ICE Field Office. Last week, we held a special vigil. Sept. 24 marked…

What kind of church exists when the sermon is done?

Seven years ago, I sat in Noel Schoonmaker’s office at Second Baptist Church in Richmond and told him I was struggling to worship with white people. This is not hyperbole. I was struggling. There already had been moments at Second…

Small Anglican group appoints ‘Canon Missioner to the Earth’

One of the smaller breakaways of a breakaway group within the Anglican tradition has set apart three new clergy and appointed one a “Canon Missioner to the Earth.” The Episcopal Free Fellowship of America dates to 2013 with roots in…

Christianity Today names new editor in chief

Christianity Today has named a new editor in chief, continuing a reset after Russell Moore left the post in October 2025. One year ago next week, Moore was replaced by Marvin Olasky, then age 75 and a controversial figure in…

What should we make of Dennis Hastert’s life?

Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert died over the weekend at age 84. His death closes the life of a man who occupied one of the most powerful offices in the United States and whose public reputation collided catastrophically with…

A sober analysis of the 2026 midterms

I write often about how politics is not the only thing to care about if you are a Christian. However, it is indeed one thing to care about, one very important thing. I have found Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s guidance very helpful…