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A brief introduction to progressive Christianity

The majority religious worldview in Putnam County, Tenn., is by far conservative evangelicalism, often called “the religious right.” However, other religious perspectives also exist in our community, including “progressive Christianity.” Although it represents a minority view in our area, progressive…

Palestinian death toll surpasses Israeli death toll, as American Christians debate where to place the blame

As of Thursday night, Oct. 12, more Palestinians had been killed by Israeli military operations than Israelis killed by the surprise Hamas attack that began a new round of violence in the Middle East Oct. 7. Further, the nation of…

Oklahoma school board allows nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school, despite legal challenges

Despite widespread opposition, the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board voted 3-2 Oct. 9 to allow the first publicly funded religious charter school in the nation. St. Isidore of Seville Virtual Charter School would be operated by the Catholic Archdiocese…

Texas governor mounts full-court press for school vouchers, co-opts pastors as advocates from pulpit

Legislation introduced in the Texas Senate Oct. 9 would create a school voucher program that includes $8,000 a year to families who want a private education for their children. Senate Bill 1, which is being considered in an ongoing special…

SBC ethics agency publishes ‘Evangelical Statement in Support of Israel’

The Southern Baptist Convention Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission has issued an “Evangelical Statement in Support of Israel” that has been signed by dozens of Baptist and evangelical leaders and is open for others to sign. The Oct. 11 letter…

Isn’t it really fundamentalist Christian nationalism?

As Christian nationalism forces itself across the American political and ecclesiastical landscape, I’ve been intrigued by recent columns from David French, New York Times commentator and prominent evangelical Christian. These include “Who Truly Threatens the Church?” (July 10), “Political Christianity…

‘Genesis stories are never accidental’: A conversation with Robert P. Jones

Last week, I welcomed Robert P. Jones back to Baylor University for a conversation about race, religion, James Baldwin and American democracy. Jones was a keynote speaker for our first Baylor conference on racism in the church in 2021, and…

No soft landing for election denier Mike Lindell

Election denialism has been expensive for Mike Lindell, who has used up $60 million in profits from his MyPillow company to fund claims of election fraud through events, legal battles, publications and websites such as FrankSpeech.com and electioncrimebureau.com. His antics…

What Disclosure Day reveals about evangelicals’ fears

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6 ways the Reflecting Pool boondoggle mirrors Trump and MAGA

Pilate asked Jesus, ‘What is truth?’

A brief introduction to progressive Christianity

Palestinian death toll surpasses Israeli death toll, as American Christians debate where to place the blame

Oklahoma school board allows nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school, despite legal challenges

Texas governor mounts full-court press for school vouchers, co-opts pastors as advocates from pulpit

SBC ethics agency publishes ‘Evangelical Statement in Support of Israel’

Isn’t it really fundamentalist Christian nationalism?

‘Genesis stories are never accidental’: A conversation with Robert P. Jones

No soft landing for election denier Mike Lindell

The church already is in trouble, and we don’t need school vouchers to make things worse

Worldwide communion invited to Thursday Ecumenical Service of Lament over Israel and Palestine

Belief in prosperity gospel growing among American Protestants

Nigerian Churches Are Fighting Soccer-Fueled Gambling Addictions

NY gubernatorial candidate says Brad Lander would be a ‘camp guard’ for Nazis if he could

Usha Vance’s Reason Why She Hasn’t Converted To Hubby’s Religion Has Internet Gobsmacked

Pope Leo urges outward-looking church at meeting of world’s cardinals

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What Disclosure Day reveals about evangelicals’ fears

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6 ways the Reflecting Pool boondoggle mirrors Trump and MAGA

Pilate asked Jesus, ‘What is truth?’