Pastor-in-Chief?
This issue of A Public Witness takes you inside Ryan Binkley’s longshot presidential campaign to hear about his decision to run and how he’s managing his dual roles as candidate and pastor.
Initiative Urges Pastors to Preach Against Christian Nationalism on June 11
With Flag Day coming on June 14, several Christian groups hope pastors across the country will lift up a different standard during church services on June 11. The “Preach and Pray to Confront Christian Nationalism” initiative is urging pastors to warn against efforts to conflate
No, MLK Was Not a Christian Nationalist
A recent op-ed published in the Washington Post about Christian Nationalism engaged in dangerous historical revisionism, failing to listen to and learn from the lessons of the past.
Church and State: Devotion Infuses Kansas Legislature, With Spiritual Adviser and Daily Prayers
While Rep. Emil Bergquist’s recent a cappella rendition of “The Lord’s Prayer” was new, the dedication to religion in the Statehouse was not.
Amanda Tyler of Christians Against Christian Nationalism
In episode 102 of Dangerous Dogma, Amanda Tyler, executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, talks about attending the ReAwaken America Tour and a Pastors for Trump meeting at Trump Doral in Miami, Florida.
Latino Faith Leaders to Gather for Summit on Christian Nationalism
Christian nationalism has ‘infiltrated’ the Latino Christian community ‘in such a powerful way,’ said one clergyman, ‘that they are not even aware of the position they are supporting.’
Michael Flynn’s Soup for the Soulless
This issue of A Public Witness highlights some Christians challenging the rhetoric of Michael Flynn and others at the ReAwaken America Tour before offering a theological reminder about how we talk about those with whom we disagree.
Church and State: Republicans Revel in Divine Plan to Turn Kansas Into ‘Conservative Sanctuary’
Lawmakers routinely entertain policy ideas shaped by fringe religious views — restrictions placed on transgender residents, anti-abortion propaganda, tax dollars for private schools, a refusal to acknowledge systemic racism.
Christian Leaders Continue Opposition to ReAwaken America Tour — at Trump Resort
A group of local clergy and national faith leaders spoke in opposition to the Trump National Doral Miami stop of the ReAwaken America Tour.
Spiritual Squabbles in Statehouses
This issue of A Public Witness looks at recent faith squabbles in statehouses and how this could impact Christian Nationalistic legislative efforts in a Capitol near you.