“Christian Zionism” is a term that blends both political and theological perspectives, and it is considered dangerous by some because of the profound implications these combined ideologies have on real-world events and policies. In pursuit of deeper understanding, I attended…
A clergy call to preserve our democracy
The last time I was in Minneapolis, the city was under siege. In January, I came to Minneapolis on behalf of Baptist News Global. I arrived two weeks after Renée Nicole Good — a U.S. citizen and mother of three…
The adultification of boys of color
The Little League World Series is in full swing, and along with it the adultification of young boys of color. An annual international baseball tournament for ages 10 to 12, the LLWS has transcended youth sports to become one of…
Christian Crusaders create chaos in Minneapolis
Two vehicles of Christian crusaders led by January 6 insurrectionist Jake Lang swerved “unexpectedly and abruptly” through police barriers onto the sidewalk outside Minneapolis City Hall on Saturday, according to Minnesota Police Chief Bill Peterson. “Both vehicles drove onto the…
Another Black man was found hanging Friday
Another Black man was found hanging Friday. His name was Demetrius Fleming. He was 38 years old. Fleming was found Aug. 21 in Roanoke Rapids, N.C., connected to a ligature. His death remains under investigation. Police Chief Lawrence Wiggins has…
Lawsuit asks, ‘What does it take to be a good United Methodist church?’
Leaders of Highland Park Methodist Church have spent the last week expressing shock that the bishop of their United Methodist conference filed suit against them over changes made to their governing documents four years ago but only recently made public….
In Dearborn, the latest evidence of the new Crusades
Police in tactical gear pushed their way through the crowd of Christian Crusaders in Dearborn, Mich., Tuesday as January 6 insurrectionist Jake Lang and pastor Lorenzo Sewell led the flag-waving, shofar-blowing worship warriors into battle against their Muslim neighbors. Dressed…
How bad data fuels MAGA criticism of Fauci and vaccines
“We tell pregnant women don’t even have a glass of wine, and yet we coerced them, convinced them, sometimes mandated them to get an experimental gene therapy as early as the first trimester? This is truly sick.” This is U.S….
MAGA has meltdown over Ossoff mentioning Natalie Harp
At a Sunday rally in Atlanta, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., delivered an attack on President Donald Trump and Republican challenger Mike Collins. He framed this year’s Georgia Senate race as a referendum on the Trump administration’s record. Ordinary political discourse….
Hell is no longer the driving force it used to be
Hell is having a moment, again. On July 30, TikTok evangelist Whitney Lynn was kicked off an Alaska Airlines flight for proselytizing passengers and crew during a delay on the tarmac. While Lynn’s antics clearly garnish a following and fill…
Would Jesus zap children with shock gloves?
We now have reached the stage in MAGA’s descent into depravity where they respond to criticism of ICE vigilantes shooting people by opting for the more humane practice of electric shock. On Aug. 11, the Associated Press reported that Immigration and Customs…
Could Jesus preach in our churches today?
“Will our congregations even allow us to preach sermons that change people?” It was a passing comment in the middle of a conversation with a friend over coffee. He didn’t ask whether pastors were capable. He didn’t ask whether seminaries…