Why the Swing State Faith Voters Who Really Matter in 2024 Aren’t Evangelicals
MAGA evangelicals grab all the headlines. But it’s swing state faith voters — Catholics, mainliners, and Black Protestants — who will likely decide the election.
Donald Trump vs. Mike Pence at the Southern Baptist Convention
Before Southern Baptists gather for their annual meeting next week, this issue of A Public Witness offers some helpful context to explain how we got to the point where Donald Trump and Mike Pence — both speaking during the event — represent different wings of
Poll: Religious Groups Think Trump’s Actions Immoral in Hush Money Case, Split on Whether He Broke the Law
A survey indicates while many believe Trump’s behavior has been immoral, it may not sway how people vote in November.
Trump, Samson, and the Fall of the House of Evangelicals
Contributing writer Rodney Kennedy offers a unique rhetorical critique of how Trump acts and the danger this puts in the lap of his evangelical followers.
For Christians Raised in ‘High-Control’ Settings, Elections May Trigger Religious Trauma
‘Our bodies recognize that we’re being activated and pushed into trauma responses and that the same abusive techniques are being used on us,’ said author Tia Levings.
The Real Christian Visibility Day
This issue of A Public Witness explores the problem with Trump’s call for Nov. 5 and proposes an alternative date for a more authentic “Christian Visibility Day.”
At Yale, Christian Pastors Sign a Declaration Opposing Religious Nationalism
The declaration commits Christian leaders to preaching on moral issues and rejecting a political movement it says is exploiting traditional values to undermine democracy.
Partisan Persecution Complex
This issue of A Public Witness looks at the false claims of Christian persecution leveled against Biden in the midst of an acrimonious campaign.
Vote for Me, I’m a Christian
This issue of A Public Witness unpacks a recent faith-based political ad from Josh Hawley to consider what it tells us more broadly about the state of the 2024 election cycle.
Love Letter/Review: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory
Contributing writer Rodney Kennedy pens a love letter to Tim Alberta's "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism" for its masterful understanding of the Trump alliance.