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Image of Trump as Jesus healing a man is too much even for evangelicals

One of the most common T-shirts, caps and banners displayed during the Jan. 6 insurrection says, “Jesus is My Savior, Trump is my President.” But Donald Trump erased the line between savior and president last Sunday evening by posting an…

Preaching from both sides now

In the 1960s, I was in my late 40s. The popular song “From Both Sides Now,” written by Canadian Joni Mitchell, found me through the singer Judy Collins. The song takes us on a journey from “I’ve looked at clouds…

And to think I saw it in a Buc-ee’s parking lot

I would have been less surprised seeing an elephant walking past — carrying a Raja, with rubies, perched high on a throne. I certainly would have felt less nervous for the elephant’s and the Raja’s well-being. What I saw took…

Trump’s 2027 budget request includes plenty of pain to go around

Blissfully naive Americans — particularly those who adhere to the “tread on everyone, except for me” code of ethics — are prematurely breathing a sigh of relief that the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” didn’t impact them. There’s just one…

New report says Dilley Detention Center is an American horror story

A new report by human and immigrant rights groups documents horrific conditions and treatment of families at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center located about 70 miles south of San Antonio, Texas. The April 1 report by Human Rights First and…

In post full of lies, Trump lambastes Pope Leo

One week after he threated to end Iran as a civilization, U.S. President Donald Trump went after Pope Leo via social media. Relations between the White House and the Vatican already were strained, as the pope has soundly criticized Trump’s…

Driscoll invited to speak at Trump’s rededication of America to God

Editor’s note: On Friday, April 17, a spokesperson for the “Rededicate 250” event told BNG Driscoll will not speak at this event. On Saturday, another spokesperson told BNG Driscoll never was invited and is lying. See updates. Shock jock…

Texas Baptists ‘concerned’ about Baylor allowing gay speakers

Baylor University’s decision to allow student groups to host a counter-event to the Turning Point USA rally on campus April 22 is drawing criticism from conservatives. The Baptist General Convention of Texas and adjunct lecturer Christina Chrenshaw are among those…

Taxpayers seek to intervene in Oklahoma Jewish charter school case

A group of seven mostly Jewish taxpayers has filed a legal action opposed to the establishment of a virtual Jewish charter school in Oklahoma. Teachers, clergy and parents with children in public schools were among those to file a motion…

United Methodists denounce Trump’s Easter threats

United Methodists this week joined a growing chorus of faith and civic leaders denouncing President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran posted on social media. On Easter Sunday, Trump posted on his social media platform: “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day,…

Women’s rights are at risk and the church cannot be silent

“Speeches do not protect girls,” Malala Yousafzai said as she addressed the United Nations at the opening of this year’s Commission on the Status of Women hosted by UN Women. When I heard her say it, I was sitting in…

I didn’t leave the church

In my last column for Baptist News Global, I wrote a sentence I want to come back to: “I am a trans man who grew up in the church and loved it until it threw me away.” Some readers may…

3 views on Donald Trump held by American Christians

US megachurches report strong rebound from pandemic

Baptists need to speak up again for religious liberty

What in hell became of heaven?