‘Religious Equality’ Is Transforming American Law
The idea that people of faith must be protected from discrimination—even when that means they themselves will discriminate against others — is gaining traction in the courts. Read full piece
How Religion Can Help Put Our Democracy Back Together
Eventually, we will need to rebuild our shared political norms. Faith should be part of the solution. Read full piece
Falwell Sues Liberty, Saying School Damaged His Reputation
Jerry Falwell Jr. has sued Liberty University, alleging the evangelical school founded by his late pastor father damaged his reputation after he resigned as president and chancellor in August amid a series of scandals.
Vietnamese Baptist Church Burns Amid Philadelphia Unrest
The building of Vietnam Baptist Church in Philadelphia was burned Tuesday night (Oct. 27) during the second night of unrest in the city after the police shooting of a Black man Monday (Oct. 26).
Nigerian Christians Killed, Churches Burned During Protests for Peace & Justice
An untold number of evangelical Christians are likely among growing deaths in Nigeria amid violence surrounding peaceful protests against police brutality, an advocate for Christians in Nigeria said.
Meet the Evangelicals Who Won’t Vote for Trump, Biden, or Anybody at All
They’re not apathetic. Convicted nonvoters think Christian citizenship calls for a different kind of engagement. Read full piece
Pastors Feeling Political Pushback from Both Sides — & Then There’s the Younger Generation
Some pastors simply can’t win for losing when trying to navigate the politics consuming many American churches. Read full piece
The Catholic Temptation
Former Vice President Joe Biden is using his Scranton bona fides to win over a key voting bloc. Read full piece
Don’t Shave Off Your Ethics
Editor Brian Kaylor reflects on Samson, Wile E. Coyote, Al Mohler, John Piper, and Donald Trump. Will we stand for character, or give away our ethics for our political bedfellows?
Fraught Election Puts Faith Leaders Through a Political Test
Both President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden count endorsements from well-known faith leaders. But for clergy members who try to tackle thorny moral matters without overtly backing a candidate, the campaign has tested their ability to reconcile religious values and politics.