Israeli critics of the Iran deal should be wary of alienating President Donald Trump, particularly given their country’s dependency on U.S. military aid, Vice President JD Vance told reporters on Thursday.
How the Trump administration uses the Bible to justify military invasions and immigration raids
As massive immigration enforcement actions were underway in Minnesota this January, the Department of Homeland Security released a video that, at first glance, appeared to resemble a cinematic trailer.
America’s faith in war is a spiritual crisis — not just a political one
The United States is back at war, this time in Iran, and as the war plays out, we will be having important and necessary conversations about the ongoing conflict. These conversations will happen in churches and schools, around dinner tables…
A Chronic US Blind Spot: Iran’s Religious Motivations For War
The United States is on the verge of being burned again for not seeing the importance of religious belief driving human behavior in global conflicts.
Trump’s War on Iran Isn’t About Armageddon, It’s the First Meme War
On Monday, two days after the U.S. and Israel carried out a series of attacks on Iran—dubbed “Operation Epic Fury” by the U.S. and “Operation Roaring Lion” by Israel—reports began circulating of commanders telling U.S. troops that the war is…
‘This is a turning point’: Iranian Christians using time of war to share the Gospel
While the war in Iran has brought significant hardships, it has also created openings for ministry for the country’s underground Church, according to a prominant ministry leader who advocates for persecuted Christians worldwide.
Marching Against an ‘Illegal and Unholy War’
Rev. William Barber II made this declaration as he stood in front of the White House on Monday (April 27) along with dozens of other clergy to speak against the “illegal and unholy war” the Trump administration started against Iran….
Annoyed Trump Voter Only Needed 2 Words To Sum Up President’s Beef With The Pope
When it comes to President Donald Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo XIV, some Catholics are having nun of it.
What a Catholic Church Unafraid of Donald Trump Means to the World
Is America having a Catholic revival? The idea that the United States is seeing a surge in converts to the faith, especially Gen Z-ers, might be more projection than fact. But the reaction to the clashes between Pope Leo XIV and President…
Vance shows how not to navigate church-state issues
The estuary where politics and religion intermingle has rarely been a place of great clarity. Brackishness is a form of unpleasantness; you can’t drink brackish water. Yet, religion and politics are two of the great engines of history and so…
How Islamophobic rhetoric leaves an impact on the mental health of Muslim Americans
The war with Iran has led to a surge in anti-Muslim rhetoric – spilling into political discourse.
Strait of Hormuz Closure Is Hurting Global Aid
When Iran began severely restricting access to the Strait of Hormuz in early March, Jungle Aviation and Relay Service (JAARS) felt the impact almost immediately. The Christian nonprofit has 48 aircraft and 75 pilots in its alliance and flies missionaries…