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Christian friend, come on into the 21st century

Are you enjoying the Olympics? I am, too. How about the aftermath of the opening ceremonies? The backlash in social media by some in the Christian movement was swift and ferocious. After a weekend of watching the ranting and railing,…

Alternative scorecards compare lawmakers’ positions and effectiveness

Interest groups from across America’s ideological spectrum create candidate scorecards and voter guides that help citizens compare leaders’ voting records on key issues. This election cycle, voters can review state and national candidates’ positions on the environment, working people, civil…

‘Same Old Stuff’: Focusing our attention on God’s good word

I am thankful for the interesting people I meet working the early-morning shift at the front desk of our local YMCA. These interactions are pleasant and encouraging as we all try to wake up and get the day underway. One…

Americans are increasingly unwilling to cross boundaries to talk about racial injustice, seminary prof contends

Progress toward deep and effective racial healing in the United States has become disturbingly slow across church and society, a Colorado faith leader said during a podcast hosted by Denver Seminary. “Frankly, I’m scared about where we are because I…

Can struggling houses of worship be turned into housing? Not always

The trend of converting underused houses of worship into affordable housing is sweeping America. California last year passed a law rewarding faith-based organizations that use their surplus properties to build 100 percent affordable housing. Maryland, New York and Virginia are…

I don’t hate Donald Trump; I just don’t like him

My critics swear I hate Donald Trump. Set the record straight: I do not hate Donald Trump. After writing two books opposing his rhetoric and actions, The Immaculate Mistake and Good and Evil in the Garden of Evil, and more…

Evangelicals promote Falun Gong-backed movie The Firing Squad

Evangelicals are promoting The Firing Squad, a faith-based drama that opens this weekend. But they’re being mum about the film’s connections with Falun Gong, a movement founded in China that promotes conservative causes and works to create “the world’s largest…

Project 2025 is still very much a threat, New York Times columnist warns

Project 2025 is the Christian nationalist version of a villain’s plot to take over the world in a James Bond film, Wajahat Ali said during a recent episode of the “State of Belief” podcast. And Donald Trump is connected to…

Bibi and the Bible

In his recent speech at a joint session of (most of) Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referenced the Bible in a description of the Israel Defense Forces, even giving the Hebrew: “As the Bible says, “עם כלביא יקום” —…

Do any of these Bible stories remind you of Donald Trump?

The evangelical Trumpians are at it again. In 2015, Donald Trump rode down an escalator announcing his intention to become America’s political messiah. He knocked off his primary opponents and general election foes one-by-one, dismissing them as “low energy” Jeb…

Politics, faith and mission: A conversation with Linda Livingstone

Linda Livingstone took office as the 15th president of Baylor University in 2017 during one of Baylor’s most challenging times. During her tenure, the university has become one of America’s few faith-based universities to achieve Research 1 status and made…

Danny Gokey is singing heaven’s praises

American Idol alum Danny Gokey is ready to sing and talk about heaven and — maybe — stay away from politics. Gokey is known to his fans as the widower who rose to fame on the hit show American Idol,…

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