On July 24, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to slander the work of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., by demanding signs be placed out front accusing the Smithsonian of pushing a “woke” version of history. These signs,…
Doug Wilson Says Mamdani Voters ‘Should Lose Their Citizenship’
Doug Wilson, a Christian Nationalist pastor in Idaho and a self-described “paleo-Confederate,” wants to strip the citizenship of anyone who voted for New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. As leader of the denomination that includes Pete Hegseth, Wilson previously sparked headlines for wanting to…
A George Washington of (And For) MAGA
Conservatives have spent weeks arguing about the Odyssey, complaining that it’s too woke or not Christian enough, but the would-be blockbuster of the summer for conservative Christians is very clearly Young Washington.
Strong support among U.S. adults for state-sanctioned religious displays
Half of U.S. adults favor displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools while slightly less, at 48%, oppose the practice, according to a new study by Pew Research Center. The April survey of 3,592 respondents also found 78% favor student-led…
Mohler: USA must be Protestant nation with lots of evangelical babies
The survival of the United States hinges on establishing a thoroughly Protestant Christian nation and encouraging young evangelical adults to marry and have a lot of babies, according to Al Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mohler pitched his…
Southern Baptist Preacher Tells Pentagon Worship Service that God Will ‘Fight Their Battles’
An influential Southern Baptist pastor stood Wednesday (Aug. 19) in the headquarters of the world’s largest military and, with no sense of irony, preached a message of hope for Pentagon leaders by pointing to multiple biblical passages where God miraculously…
In Dearborn, the latest evidence of the new Crusades
Police in tactical gear pushed their way through the crowd of Christian Crusaders in Dearborn, Mich., Tuesday as January 6 insurrectionist Jake Lang and pastor Lorenzo Sewell led the flag-waving, shofar-blowing worship warriors into battle against their Muslim neighbors. Dressed…
Atheism, nationalism and the conductor of the crazy train
About a year or so ago, actor Rainn Wilson posted on social media, “The metamorphosis of Jesus Christ from a humble servant of the abject poor to a symbol that stands for gun rights, prosperity theology, anti-science, limited government (that…
Flunk Those Who Want a Religious Test for Office
The Republican lieutenant governor of Indiana wants to change his state’s Constitution to bar non-Christians from holding public office. A Christian Nationalist pastor who won his spot as part of the gubernatorial ticket with then-U.S. Sen. Mike Braun in 2024,…
How to tend our nation’s moral wounds
In 2019, I was diagnosed with a rare disease, which is now more likely severely undiagnosed than rare. I was told the disease would progress and the only treatment was for me to become so sick I would qualify for…
‘Faithful Politics’ podcasters tackle special project
The nation has reached a “now or never” moment with Christian nationalism that requires sacrificial action to defend democracy and religious pluralism, author and researcher Robert P. Jones said on a podcast focused on faith and public life. “I do…
The Summer of Taking Christian Nationalism Seriously
At denominational gatherings across the country this summer, one topic of conversation has been a near constant: Christian nationalism.