Joshua Carter, grandson of President Jimmy Carter, was among the speakers at the state funeral for the former president held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., Jan. 9. Here is a verbatim transcript of his comments. My grandfather...
Uva Uvam Vivendo Varia Fit A grape changes color when it sees another grape You use steel to sharpen steel, and one friend sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) The Lonesome Dove miniseries is remembered for many things — outstanding theatrical roles…
Those of us who grew up in more conservative churches have found freedom in the exvangelical movement. Liberation Theology, multiple ways to interpret the Bible, and new theories that help us realize the Triune God is much bigger than we…
The decline of the church in the Western world has been the subject of extensive study and speculation. Often, we focus our attention on the motivations of those who have left Christianity. In this season following Pentecost, however, perhaps we…
Not long ago, our evangelical brothers (and some sisters) seemed to like this passage a lot. So did the previous presidential administration. “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities; for there is no authority except from God, and…
Four of the nation’s leading observers of faith, culture and public life are sharing their latest research and writing in a new online space designed to spark thoughtful discussion about the most challenging issues facing U.S. democracy and society. Diana…
What will Donald Trump do if he is reelected to a second term as president in November? So far, the Heritage Foundation’s controversial Project 2025 has drawn the most attention. But while Heritage has endorsed Trump, he hasn’t endorsed Heritage’s…
Once the party of “law and order,” the Republican Party now enthusiastically supports convicted felon Donald Trump, seeing him as a victim of political persecution rather than facing justice for his crimes. House Speaker Mike Johnson has called on the…
There’s already a clear picture of what a second Donald Trump presidency would entail: Just look at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Yossi Klein Halevi, in “Netanyahu’s Betrayal of Democracy Is a Betrayal of Israel,” provides a stark picture of…
Not since the Civil War has the United States faced such ill winds as we experience this Independence Day. The very idea of American democracy is under assault from internal forces convinced they are the lone defenders of democracy. The…
