Did You Vote in a Church Today?
This Election Day issue of A Public Witness considers the idea that where you vote might influence how you vote.
Review: American Christian Nationalism
In “American Christian Nationalism: Neither American nor Christian,” Michael W. Austin offers us a better form of civic engagement.
Godless Liberals? Not in Minnesota, Where the Religious Left Is a Driving Force for Democrats
A coalition of Christians, Jews, Muslims, and other people of faith has gained power and influence at the ballot box and the Legislature in the past decade especially, becoming one of the most influential forces in state politics.
Looking Back and Forward
The upcoming election is certainly important, but the journey of addressing Christian Nationalism in our churches and nation will continue in the weeks, months, and years to follow.
Charlie Kirk’s TPUSA Opens a New Front in ‘Spiritual Warfare’ on Christian Campuses
Since 2020, TPUSA chapters have appeared at over 45 Christian colleges or universities, though only 21 of those chapters appear currently active.
Black Churches and ‘Divine Nine’ Fraternities and Sororities Partner To Boost Black Vote
Theologian Candice Marie Benbow said, ‘We live at this intersection of being Black faith people and Black people who are in Greek letter organizations who are committed to communal uplift.’
In a Time of Change, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Says, He Kept His Eye Trained on Love
On Thursday (Oct. 31), Curry, 71, completed his nine-year term as presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, and it’s his casual style and his capacity to adapt and improvise that may be his signature.
On the Road With ‘The Vote Is Sacred Tour’
This issue of A Public Witness hops on a cross-country bus to sightsee the pluralist resistance to Christian Nationalism — and picks up some religious hope for our divided country along the way.
We Tried Christian Nationalism in America. It Went Badly.
Nostalgia for a ‘Christian America’ overlooks the realities of religion in the founding era — which included taxes, jail time, exile, and even public hangings for anyone who defied state-run churches.
Church Near Pennsylvania Capitol Becomes Peace Hub Hoping To Protect Democracy in Divisive Election
Fear of violence recently prompted Grace United Methodist Church’s pastor to join Choices and Voices for Peace, a coalition of faith leaders from across the state.