Review: Evangelical Idolatry
In “Evangelical Idolatry: How Pastors Like Me Have Failed the People of God,” Jeff Mikels is concerned by the evangelical church’s embrace of cultural and political idols.
Inside Turning Point USA’s Pastors Summit
Why does Charlie Kirk, the new face of Christian Nationalism, say the church is in ‘wartime’ when Trump is in the White House and his party controls D.C.?
Review & Giveaway: Disciples of White Jesus
In her new book, journalist and pastor Angela Denker ventures into contested spaces to help readers understand what is going on with the radicalization of American boyhood.
DOGE Raids Nonprofit Advocating for Peace, Religious Freedom
The U.S. Institute of Peace has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Government Efficiency, seeking a restraining order and injunctive relief to stop defendants from further dismantling USIP's leadership.
Here’s a Look at the Various Legal Battles Faith Groups Are Fighting Against the Trump Administration
Since he was inaugurated in January, President Donald Trump has faced virtually constant pushback from faith groups, including in the courts.
Courting God & Mammon in Wisconsin
This issue of A Public Witness heads to the Cheese State to consider the church politicking of an Elon Musk-backed court hopeful.
Review: The Fearless Christian University
In “The Fearless Christian University,” sociologist and educator John Hawthorne laments the fact that fear has become a defining characteristic of many Christian schools today.
Afghan Refugees in US Struggle As Faith-Based Aid Is Disrupted
Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area, a crucial resettlement agency, is in disarray. The organization is waiting on $3.7 million in federal reimbursements for work it has already provided.
Protestant Denominations Try New Ideas As They Face Declines in Members and Money
The number of nondenominational churches has grown, as have the ranks of the religiously unaffiliated. As a result, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Methodist, and other historic mainline groups have had to do less with less.
Then They Came for Mahmoud
This issue of A Public Witness looks at the U.S. government coming for a Palestinian student activist for exercising his free speech rights and the Christian and other religious voices speaking out for him.