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Attending church — even liberal ones — makes Americans more conservative, Ryan Burge shows

Regular attendance at church — almost any church, even the liberal ones — makes people more conservative, Ryan Burge, an analyst of religion and politics, reported. In a recent post on his Substack column, “Graphs About Religion,” Burge demonstrated the…

Our most basic freedom — deciding one’s own religion

My most recent column was on Christian nationalism and the threat that movement poses to religious freedom. Some would say that is our most basic freedom — to make our own way through the thicket of religions that clamor for…

Louisiana calls lawsuit aimed at Ten Commandments in classrooms ‘premature’

A lawsuit challenging a new Louisiana law requiring posting the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms is premature because the measure has yet to be implemented, state Attorney General Liz Murrill said. Signed into law June 19, the legislation mandates…

Olympics’ ‘Last Supper’ social media uproar mirrors rise of right-wing populism in Europe

Conservative commentators have been in an uproar over what they saw as a “woke” jab at Christianity by Olympics organizers. The outcry has continued, despite art historians and classicists pointing out on social media the offending scene from the opening…

‘Disarming Leviathan’ sees Christian nationalists as vast mission field

In his 18 years as a pastor, Caleb Campbell has seen Christian nationalism seduce believers from the way of Christ, leading to broken relationships, causing division and departures in churches and leaving him exhausted, hurt and ready to retire. But…

Reflections upon agrarian/poet/activist Wendell Berry’s 90th birthday

My mother-in-law loves me. I know I’m in her good graces, and she considers me part of her family. I can testify to such assurance because she lavishes me with her chosen form of affection. Her delivery method? Arguing. She’ll…

Passing the mantle: Lessons for today’s leadership transitions

Leadership transitions are critical occasions that call for insight, humility and wisdom. The choice to relinquish power and hand it to a successor has a big impact on continuity and legacy, whether it’s in politics, ministry or any other institution….

Blinded by their hatred of Biden, Arab voters cut off their noses to spite their faces

Polling data and widespread media coverage indicate the Biden-Harris Administration has a problem: Long a bastion of support and a key voting bloc for the Democratic Party, support among Arab-American voters for the party is the lowest since party identification…

Liberty University and former President Falwell settle ‘all outstanding disputes’

Liberty University and its former President Jerry Falwell Jr. have ended their ongoing battle, “settling all outstanding disputes on both legal and personal matters,” according to a statement released by the Lynchburg, Va.-based school. The fight between Falwell and Liberty…

A week at Chautauqua has me pondering the future of the Protestant Mainline

I was fussing over a jigsaw puzzle when somebody turned on the Biden-Trump debate. As the combatants droned on in the background, my attention remained firmly fixed on the task before me. It was all birds and foliage. A thousand…

What does freedom mean to you? Black Baptist women and the fight to vote

What does freedom mean to you? On July 26, former president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump told Christians at The Believers’ Summit, an event hosted by Christian nationalist advocacy group Turning Point USA: “Get out and vote. Just this…

Strong majority of Americans favor in vitro fertilization, Gallup survey shows

Republican efforts to ban in vitro fertilization are way out of step with a major share of the U.S. population, according to new research. Gallup’s July 30 “Update on American Values” survey found 90% of Americans consider the use of…

Except for white evangelicals, Americans have soured on Trump’s leadership

CBF approves $16 million budget, leaders challenge more mission

The Black Church was not meant to save America

Caner sues Truett-McConnell for wrongful firing