Last time around, some evangelicals compared Donald Trump to the biblical king Cyrus as an imperfect instrument of God’s work. This time around, some of those same evangelicals have shifted biblical metaphors. Now, Trump is a modern-day Jehu. In case…
Christians and the fight for justice after Trump’s return
As we reflect on the state of our nation after the results of the 2024 election, we are confronted with a renewed sense of division, uncertainty and urgency. Donald Trump’s rise to power once again has raised profound questions about…
Save this column and don’t say we didn’t warn you
To about half the country, it appears the other half has lost its ever-loving mind. And forgotten how bad things really were in 2020. But here we are again — just like in 2016 — with the most dangerous man…
McKissic publicly endorses Kamala Harris for president
Dwight McKissic and Al Mohler have disagreed on many things before — the role of women in the church, for one — but this year they are the two most prominent Southern Baptist leaders to endorse opposing candidates in the…
Trump’s dangerous closing message to his white Christian followers
Down the home stretch of the campaign, Donald Trump has doubled down on his message of Christian nationalism and white grievance. While his speeches have indeed become more meandering and more extreme, they nonetheless contain a coherent appeal that taps…
Today’s election also is a vote for or against Project 2025
Religion will no doubt continue to play a major role in American society after the 2024 election, but whether that role will be one of oppression or liberation remains to be seen, Interfaith Alliance President Paul Raushenbush said. The authoritarian…
‘Don’t muzzle yourself in advance,’ trio of religion experts advises
Americans must resist the impulse to stay quiet in the face of Donald Trump’s election promises to seek revenge against political opponents, dismantle civil rights and limit religious freedoms to Christian nationalists, Kristin Du Mez said. It’s tempting to preemptively…
Sexually harassing a nation
I have been watching social media as people are responding to the recent uptick of violent sexual rhetoric targeting women (and everyone, really) from former President Donald Trump and those from his inner circle. This aspect of the Trump campaign…
Politics, faith and mission: A conversation with Bishop Michael Curry
Michael Curry was elected 27th presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church in 2015, after previously serving as bishop of North Carolina. One of America’s most-renowned preachers, he is perhaps most widely known for his sermon at the “royal wedding” of…