Pastor Films As Masked Federal Agents Arrest Iranian Christian Asylum-Seekers in LA
The arrests sparked angst in the community and have concerned advocates of Iranian Christians who’ve fled persecution from the Islamic regime.
Faith Groups Say House Republicans’ Probe Into Immigration Work Violates Their Religious Freedom
The Homeland Security Committee named the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Charities USA, and Lutheran and United Methodist ministries among those under scrutiny.
Faith Leaders and Families Sue to Block Texas’s New Ten Commandments in Schools Law
A group of Dallas-area families and faith leaders have filed a lawsuit seeking to block a new Texas law that requires copies of the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom.
John Pavlovitz Has Jumped the Shark
This issue of A Public Witness highlights a prominent progressive Christian voice as a case study in the dangers of election denialism festering in anti-Trump circles.
New Texas Law Will Require Ten Commandments to be Posted in Every Public School Classroom
Texas will require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a new law that will make the state the nation’s largest to attempt to impose such a mandate.
What Is CREC? The Christian Nationalist Group Has a Vision for America − and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Support
The Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches is a conservative network of churches most easily understood through three main parts: churches, schools, and media.
When Christian Nationalism Trumps Religious Liberty
This issue of A Public Witness goes inside the first meeting of the White House Religious Liberty Commission this week to warn about their effort to turn religious freedom upside down.
Minnesota Shooting Draws Attention to Bible School With Ties to Christian Nationalists
Vance Boelter was trained for ministry at Christ for the Nations, an influential school among nondenominational charismatic Christians.
Raining on the King’s Parade
While a few sprinkles dampened Trump’s birthday military parade, millions of Americans across the country showed up at rallies to declare “No Kings” and show opposition to the administration’s authoritarian rule.
Suspect in Killing of Minnesota Legislator Is a Minister Who Evangelized in Africa
Vance Boelter claimed to be educated at Christ for the Nations, a Bible school in Dallas, and preached in DR Congo in recent years.