New Survey Finds Pockets of Support for Christian Nationalism Across the Country
The survey found support for Christian Nationalism concentrated in two religious groups: white evangelical Protestants and Hispanic Protestants.
How Hakeem Jeffries’ Black Baptist Upbringing and Deep-Rooted Faith Shapes His House Leadership
His Cornerstone Baptist Church in the New York City borough of Brooklyn has long been part of the National Baptist Convention, the largest Black denomination in the U.S.
The Alabama Ruling on Embryos Claimed to Be Christian. Christians Aren’t So Sure.
Theological opinions on IVF, let alone political ones, are difficult to ascertain and are far from universal across denominations.
Baptizing America
Word&Way’s own Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood wrote a new book, “Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism,” which is available for pre-order now.
Review: Reviving the Ancient Faith
James L. Gorman’s fresh edition of Richard T. Hughes’s classic work, "Reviving the Ancient Faith: The Story of Churches of Christ in America," illuminates the influential Stone-Campbell religious movement.
Faith Leaders Renew Push for ‘Accurate’ Black History Education in Florida
Training sessions in Tallahassee and in Orlando will feature curriculum companies whose products could enhance those wishing to teach Black history in schools and churches.
Islamist Nigerian Militants Press Attacks Against Christians to Foment Religious War
The militants 'are terrorists, and they are not fighting for any religion. But they want to use religion to achieve their target of destabilizing the country and establishing an Islamic state,' said a local evangelical Christian pastor.
Trump Promises a Revival of Christian Power in Speech to National Religious Broadcasters
Trump’s biggest applause lines came when he promised to promote school vouchers, seal the United States’ southern border, and prevent transgender women from participating in women’s sports.
Bible-Quoting Alabama Chief Justice Sparks Church-State Debate in Embryo Ruling
Justice Parker sprinkled his legal opinion with a litany of religious sources, from classic Christian theologians like St. Thomas Aquinas and John Calvin, to a modern conservative Christian manifesto, the Manhattan Declaration, that opposes “anti-life” measures.
Belarus Cracks Down on Clergy Who Supported Protests of Its Authoritarian Leader
The pro-Kremlin Lukashenko last month signed into law a measure requiring all religious organizations in the country to reregister with authorities or face being outlawed if their loyalty to the state is in doubt.