Which Voice, Which Vote?
This issue of A Public Witness journeys to the Big Apple to consider two coincidentally timed appeals: Rev. William Barber II at Riverside Church and the Trump campaign at Madison Square Garden.
San Juan Archbishop Condemns Racist Jokes at Trump’s New York Rally, Demands Trump Apologize
Archbishop Roberto O. González Nieves was echoed by the Rev. Gabriel Salguero, who heads the National Latino Evangelical Coalition.
Two Historic Philadelphia Churches Offer Lessons for an America Divided Today and in Its Infancy
The site of colonial America's break with the Church of England and the mother church of the nation’s first Black denomination sit less than a mile from each other.
Faith Groups Use Election Scenarios To Prepare Spiritually, Mentally for What’s Next
‘I was surprised at how many people were interested in this,’ said Protect Democracy’s Chris Crawford, who has led discussions with faith leaders about possible election scenarios.
Pastors Preach Against Missouri’s Abortion Ballot Measure
This issue of A Public Witness listens in on the anti-Amendment 3 sermon effort across the Show-Me State.
When ‘Jesus’ Becomes a MAGA Rally Chant
This issue of A Public Witness looks at how Trump, along with several pastors and conservative Christian activists, lied about shouts of “Lies!” at a recent Harris rally — and his supporters responded by taking the Lord’s name in vain.
Disease, Disgust, and Demons: A Trilogy of Toxic Tropes
Contributing writer Rodney Kennedy argues that MAGA evangelicals have basically accepted the conclusion that Trump is not a good person — but this doesn’t change their vote due to the power of figurative language.
Stop Taking Bonhoeffer’s Name in Vain, His Relatives and Scholars Warn Eric Metaxas, Project 2025
Scholars and family members of the famed theologian worry conservatives will use a new Bonhoeffer movie to promote Christian Nationalism and political violence.
At Pray Vote Stand Summit, Religious Right Leaders Reckon With GOP Pivot on Abortion
At the religious right's annual gathering, leaders scolded the Republican National Committee for dropping its longstanding abortion plank, but also turned to rallying conservative Christians to other culture war causes.
God’s Man in Texas?
This issue of A Public Witness heads deep in the heart of Texas to track the campaign of U.S. Rep. Colin Allred as he shows up in pulpits hoping to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.