Review & Giveaway: God Gave Rock & Roll to You
This issue of A Public Witness cues up the soundtrack of American evangelical Christianity as covered in Leah Payne’s “God Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian Music.”
On Super Bowl Broadcast, ‘He Gets Us’ Ads Featuring Jesus Stand Out for Change-of-Pace Message
Critics have noted the campaign’s welcoming and progressive messages seem at odds with some of its Christian funders, who have also supported anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-abortion causes.
Reluctant Pastor’s Son to Most-Viewed Preacher: Shooting Puts New Spotlight on Joel Osteen
Osteen follows a thread of evangelical Christianity called the Prosperity Gospel, which believes that following God brings rewards to followers who devote themselves to him.
In Texas, Debate Over School Chaplains Escalates School Board Culture Wars
Conservative Christian activists are hoping to turn Texas public schools into a ‘mission field.’
Before He Was House Speaker, Mike Johnson Represented a Creationist Museum in Court. Here’s What That Episode Reveals About His Politics
Word&Way trustee and scholar of American evangelicalism William Trollinger argues that Johnson’s association with Ark Encounter makes sense given the strong connection between Young Earth Creationism and Christian Right politics.
American Evangelicals Interpret Israel-Hamas War as a Prelude to End Times
Armed conflicts involving Israel are often associated with End Times’ battles by American evangelicals, as many believe the Jewish state will play a role in fulfilling the biblical prophecy.
How a Bucolic Tennessee Suburb Became a Hotbed of ‘Christian Nashville-ism’
The mix of religion, power, money, and influence around Nashville and its suburbs makes it fertile ground for a Southern evangelical take on Christian Nationalism.
Truth & Liberty Coalition Expands Culture War to 30 Colorado School Boards
Health and wealth preacher Andrew Wommack teaches that Christians should ‘reform nations’ and rule over the godless. His Truth & Liberty Coalition has started by pushing its candidates in some 30 school districts across Colorado.
Mike Bickle, Leader of IHOP Movement, Accused of Sexual Abuse
Former IHOP leaders say several women have credibly accused Bickle of clergy sexual abuse. Leaders of the Kansas City-based prayer group say they are aware of the allegations.
Poll: More Religious Americans Support the Use of Political Violence
One-third of white evangelical Protestants support the idea, significantly more than any other religious group.