For Boebert and Greene, Faith — and Christian Nationalism — Sells
For the two biggest right-wing firebrands in Congress, faith and fundraising have gone hand in hand.
Falwell Jr. Sues Liberty University, Alleging Trademark Infringement
In a statement, a Liberty University spokesperson insisted the school 'is confident it will ultimately prevail in this case.'
Lawsuit Schools Oklahoma on Church and State
This issue of A Public Witness looks at the dustup over St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School – a proposed sectarian public school – and the new lawsuit joined by some Baptist and United Church of Christ ministers.
Missouri Set to Execute Man Suffering From Severe Mental Illness
Missouri plans to execute Johnny Johnson on August 1, a man so severely mentally ill that he believes Satan is using the state of Missouri to kill him and bring about the end of the world.
How Sean Feucht Helped Bring the Devil’s Music to Indiana’s State Capitol
After Christian musician Sean Feucht brought his God and Country concert to the Indiana Statehouse, Hoosier members of the Satanic Temple demanded access for a concert of their own.
Vivek Ramaswamy and the Christian Language of Hinduism
Like many Republican candidates for president, Vivek Ramaswamy has been outspoken about religion on the campaign trail. But his Hindu faith has caused controversy among some evangelicals who view non-Christian religions with skepticism.
As Organized Religion Falters, the Devil Falls on Hard Times
As faith in God fails, so does belief in the devil. And that may have consequences.
Christian Killer Military Robots?
This issue of A Public Witness considers the claim that military AI can be Christian and seeks the opinion of a couple of theologians (in addition to an AI bot).
Emmett Till Memorialized in Monument That Includes Chicago Church
‘At a time when there are those who seek to ban books, bury history, we're making it clear — crystal, crystal clear,’ said President Joe Biden.
In Targeting Catholic Charities, Republicans Amplify Right-Wing Catholic Fringe
GOP representatives, who seem to be taking their cues from deeply conservative Catholic groups that vow to "#defund the bishops," plan to cut funding to a DHS program that supports Catholic relief centers at the United States' Southern border.