Donald Trump took his campaign to America’s Christian broadcasters last night, asking them to protect America from political opponents he described as dangerous, bad, sick people, most of them communists, Marxists and fascists. “You cannot let people vote for these…
As one of three Muslims in Congress, Ilhan Omar lives on the frontline of attack
Is Ilhan Omar a traitor, a Somali loyalist, a troublemaker, a Muslim invader against Christianity? All these charges — and worse — have been lobbed against the Somalian-born Congresswoman from Minnesota who immigrated to the U.S. with her parents when…
Balmer: ‘Once you begin to lust after political power and political influence, you lose your prophetic voice’
The closer faith groups get to approving the ideology of white Christian nationalism, the further they drift from the original teachings of Christ, author and historian Randall Balmer said during a webinar hosted by Faithful America. “The most effective prophetic…
Fellowship Southwest webinar rallies people of faith to support public schools
Education advocates working to save public schools need the backing of people of faith to support and expand those efforts, Baptist minister and political strategist Matthew Hall said during a Feb. 20 webinar hosted by Fellowship Southwest. “Civic witness is…
Civil Rights leader John Perkins is a Black history legend
Some Americans may not know the name of John Perkins. He is not only a Civil Rights legend but also a longstanding public servant to the city of Jackson, Miss. Even at age 93, Perkins continues to live the message…
Texas attorney general sets off religious liberty alarms by attacking a Catholic charity in El Paso
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s effort to shutter a Catholic nonprofit helping migrants in El Paso is intended to intimidate other church-based groups engaged in compassionate ministries throughout the state, immigration advocates say. This week, Paxton filed suit against Annunciation…
Focus on the Family embraces Tucker Carlson as he embraces Putin
Tucker Carlson’s critics say he’s a blowhard who promotes racism, white supremacy, Replacement Theory, vaccine disinformation and “testicle tanning.” He says the people who attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6 were “sightseers.” Now, his recent interview with Vladimir Putin…
AME Church calls U.S. to stop funding Israel’s ‘mass genocide’ of Gazans
Leaders of the African Methodist Episcopal Church released a Valentine’s Day statement that showed zero love for America’s support of Israel’s deadly attacks on innocent civilians in Gaza. “Since Oct. 7, 2023, in retaliation for the brutal murder of 1,139…
Transitions for the week of 2-23-24
Please submit transitions — including staff changes, ordinations, anniversaries or deaths — to Barbara Francis. This page will be updated bi-weekly. STAFF CHANGES Alton Bentley, to Harbor Church, Block Island, R.I., as assistant pastor. Lynn Brinkley, to Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, as…