Over the last decade, the so-called “MAGA” movement has infected nearly every aspect of American life, including Christianity. Evangelicals, Catholics and Orthodox Christians in the United States have been forced to endure what’s been dubbed the “Bro” movement — an…
What I learned from a month of MAGA immersion
Are you living in a filter-bubble? Of course you are. Whether you receive most of your information from Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Truth Social or X, you are getting filtered content. The almighty algorithm learns how you think, what you like,…
Despite exalting Trump and evangelicals, Labor secretary is out
The Trump administration’s secretary of Labor, who has used the office to promote Christian nationalism and idolatry of Donald Trump, has been removed as “multiple scandals and investigations closed in on her,” according to The New York Times. “The Labor…
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…
White House wins gold medal in internet fakes
For the first time in 40 years, the U.S. men’s hockey team is at the top of the world. At the 2026 Winter Olympics, the American men faced a series of challenges culminating in a 2-1 overtime win against Canada…
Influencers warn of Trump administration’s misuse of images
The Trump administration is changing the way Americans perceive reality by its manipulation of visual images, two social media influencers said at “Together for Democracy.” The two-day symposium in Washington, D.C., was sponsored by Democracy Forward and included a full…
Why Christians Ignore What the Bible Says About Immigrants
Nothing can provoke anger quicker than mercy, when it’s directed to the wrong kind of people.
Cracks in the fascist facade
A remarkable thing happened this week. I don’t know how to explain it or what to do with it. Last Friday, my grandson Sam (a high school senior in Charlotte) texted me a question: “What do you say when people…
Trump’s poop-bomb video shows us what his base wants
I recently witnessed, in the course of a few hours, a stunning contrast between three presidents. First, our nation’s current president shared an AI video depicting himself as a crown-wearing fighter pilot who bombs No Kings Day protesters with liquified…
Big Tech must take a page from the auto industry
When I was born in 1979, my parents brought me home in a bassinet that sat, unsecured, on the back seat of their Honda hatchback. They did this not out of reckless disregard for my safety, but because it was…
God and the algorithm: How the manosphere co-opts religion
From prayer to propaganda, about a dozen anti-government Christian nationalist militias are using popular online platforms like Instagram to recruit young men through fitness reels, tactical gear and overt religious symbolism. This is just one example of how some online communities use…
Can employers fire employees for their Charlie Kirk posts?
In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, public employees across the nation are being suspended, investigated and even fired due to their social media posts about Kirk and his death. This backlash is part of a larger conservative movement to…