Practice the beatitudes of Jesus and you’ll never be tempted to bully. Speak truth to power. Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. Weak and vulnerable people need our embrace, not our mockery. Welcome the stranger.
The evangelical reckoning over Donald Trump
White, conservative Christians voted for the Republican candidate by a huge margin, but this election revealed deep fractures among leaders and churches — especially along racial lines.
For American Muslims: Shock, fear and resolve
In the wake of the election, scores of Muslim imams and activists, soccer moms and scholars, commiserated over their concern and uncertainty, even as they pledged to hold fast to their faith and build stronger coalitions with fellow minorities.
Might, right and white privilege: It’s morning in America, the sequel
Jerry Falwell and Ronald Reagan convinced millions of Americans that a godly America was a good America, and that God wanted a strong nation of self-reliant, successful conservatives. Donald Trump, who espoused similar ideas in saltier language, is their heir.
Satan, the pope, and Dungeons & Dragons: how Jack Chick’s cartoons informed American fundamentalism
Conspiracy theories and anti-Catholic nativism mark the tract writer’s half-century career — and frequently mirror the alt-right.
Texas scientist and evangelical takes to the web to convert climate cynics
As a climate scientist and an evangelical Christian, Katharine Hayhoe is well placed to reach a sceptical audience — even if that means braving hate mail
An antidote to Election Day stress
Looking for relief from election blues? Check out this episode of the Gospel Gothic podcast, hosted by Jake Hall, pastor of Highland Hills Baptist Church in Macon, Ga., and broadcast by The Creek at 100.9 FM.
A sermon for the day of the U.S. presidential election
Voting is often said to be the institution that makes democracies democratic. But it is often overlooked that there is a coercive aspect to all elections. After an election 50.1% get to tell 49.9% what to do.
Election 2016: Conversations that matter
For the past months (and years!), we have shared a lot of opinion pieces and news about the 2016 election. You may have missed some of them. If you’re distracted today anyway, spend some time in our archives.