Jack Jenkins, senior religion reporter for ThinkProgress, and Zack Ford, ThinkProgress’ LGBT editor and an atheist, viewed the new film, “God’s Not Dead 2.” This is the conversation that followed.
When religious groups do what the government won’t
Are faith-based programs for the poor a problem when there’s no secular alternative?
Some are writing obituaries for American religion. Krista Tippett is documenting its revolution.
Statistics show America is losing its religion, but Krista Tippett instead sees something powerful rising.
What Dave Ramsey gets wrong about poverty
Dave Ramsey is rich. And he makes his living telling other evangelical Christians how they can get rich, too.
Why evangelicals are rallying for action on climate change in NC
A group of evangelical Christians are organizing, demonstrating, and praying for action on climate change in North Carolina this week, bringing an unusual, faith-focused, “pro-life” brand of environmentalism to the Tar Heel State.
Donald Trump’s rise shows religion is losing its political power
The most surprising aspect about Trump’s solid appeal among Republican primary voters may be what it says about the waning place of religion in American politics.
Four Texas Baptist schools ban handguns on campus; more likely to follow
They join about two-dozen other private universities in Texas — including Abilene Christian University, Texas Christian University and Southern Methodist University — in opting out of campus carry.
The flaws in ‘religious liberty’ laws
As the prevailing culture turns further away from their beliefs and comfort zones, some Baptists and other conservative Christians are tempted to exert the last vestiges of their middle-class majoritarian power to pass “religious liberty” laws that protect their privilege.
‘Real’ evangelicals don’t support Trump? Not so fast.
The majority of evangelical voters are not supporting Trump, it’s true. But plenty of them by any measure are.