Is Roger Stone the Unlikely Herald of a New Religious Right?
When infamous political operative Roger Stone announced his conversion to Christianity in April, he knew there would be doubters.Read full piece
From Biblical Times to Trump, False Messiahs have Doomed Societies
History teaches that messianic hopes lead to poor outcomes for the societies that embrace them. Yet, they continue to surface — even today, with the elevation of Donald Trump by some to messiah-like status.
Rose Garden Christianity is Thorny Variety
Focus on the Family founding president James Dobson’s post-election reflection was quite the lament. He took the loss by the incumbent president very personally.Read full piece
A Trump Executive Order Set the Stage for Falwell’s Political Activities
By discouraging investigations of religious organizations, Trump appeared to clear the way for Liberty University to spend millions on his own causes.Read full piece
In Texas, Evangelical Republicans Rally to Keep Trump: He’s Part of ‘the Divine Plan’
To hear some Republican insiders — including a few preachers — President Donald Trump will invoke martial law if Congress doesn’t overturn the Electoral College Jan. 6 and re-elect him president.Read full piece
White Evangelicals are Hailing the Trump Era. Will Their Alliance with Him Stunt Their Influence Going Forward?
While White evangelicals got quite a few wins by aligning with the most powerful leader in the world, the impact on the group’s ability to evangelize and increase their fold could be a challenge considering how negatively Trump is viewed — and the role they
Trump Eases Rules for Religious Social Service Providers
The Trump administration on Monday moved to loosen restrictions on religious organizations that receive federal money to provide social services. The administration said it was clearing barriers that it claimed make it difficult for religious groups to participate in federal programs.
In Final Years at Liberty, Falwell Spent Millions on Pro-Trump Causes
The nonprofit university’s think tank ran Facebook ads to “pray for our presidenPt,” with Donald Trump’s image.Read full piece
Vandals Hit Black Churches During Weekend Pro-Trump Rallies
People reportedly affiliated with the hate group Proud Boys tore down Black Lives Matter signs belonging to churches in Washington Saturday night, setting at least one aflame. The damage to the signs came after supporters of President Donald Trump flocked to the nation’s capital.
Prominent Evangelicals are Directing Trump’s Sinking Ship. That Feeds Doubts about Religion.
President Trump’s naked attempt to overturn a fair election — with key elements of Joe Biden’s victory vouchsafed by Republican state officials, Republican-appointed judges and even the Justice Department — has driven some Trump evangelicals to the edge of blasphemous lunacy.Read full piece