Some Capitol Rioters Believed They Answered God’s Call, Not Just Trump’s
A relentless religious framing of the election led many Christians to Washington on Jan. 6. Read full piece
After Military Coup, It’s ‘Time to Shout’ for Myanmar Evangelicals
Despite becoming more vulnerable and disconnected following last week’s military takeover, the country’s Christian minority steps out in prayer and protest. Read full piece
The Knives Come Out for Josh Hawley
The elite conservative world saw the Missouri senator as America’s next great statesman. Instead, he’s revealed uncomfortable truths about the movement. Read full piece
It’s Time to Talk About Violent Christian Extremism
There’s a “strong authoritarian streak” that runs through parts of American evangelicalism, warns Elizabeth Neumann. What should be done about it? Read full piece
How Evangelicals’ Fundraising by Demonization Fed Capitol Violence
While evangelical participation in and support for the Jan. 6 event profoundly saddens me, I’m not shocked by it either. Big-name preachers, ministry celebrities and political figures have stoked fear, resentment, and affront among my fellow believers for nearly half a century.
Betraying Your Church — And Your Party
How Representative Adam Kinzinger, an evangelical Republican, decided to vote for impeachment — and start calling out his church Read full piece
Christianity on Display at Capitol Riot Sparks New Debate
The Christian imagery and rhetoric on view during this month’s Capitol insurrection are sparking renewed debate about the societal effects of melding Christian faith with an exclusionary breed of nationalism.
For Evangelicals Still Clinging to Trumpism, Biden Offers an Off-Ramp. Will They Take It?
Evangelical leaders have a lot to repent for when it comes to Donald Trump. They made a deal with the devil and didn’t get nearly enough to show for it. Now they need to find a way back from the immoral wilderness — a move
Theologian Russell Moore Has a Message for Christians Who Still Worship Donald Trump
“It’s–it’s been lonely,” says Moore of his stance. “But I think many people have experienced that sort of loneliness over the past four or five years. I don’t know a single family that’s not been divided over President Trump, and politics generally. I don’t know
Americans Who Live, Work, or Worship Near Capitols See Peace, New Hope
More than most people, Americans who work, live, or worship near state capitol buildings will have front-row seats on whether the change of leadership Wednesday in the White House will lead to a lessening of tension that has been afflicting the nation.