How White Evangelical Christians Fused With Trump Extremism
A potent mix of grievance and religious fervor has turbocharged the support among Trump loyalists, many of whom describe themselves as participants in a kind of holy war. Read full piece
The Ellipses of Cheap Grace
Before janitors could even remove the litter and excrement from the Capitol after last week’s attack by a pro-Trump mob, some politicians and preachers started issuing calls for unity and reconciliation. But, Editor Brian Kaylor argues, skipping past truth-telling and accountability would be an injustice.
‘How Did We Get Here?’ A Call For an Evangelical Reckoning on Trump
As fallout continues from the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol, Ed Stetzer, head of the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College, has a message for his fellow evangelicals: it's time for a reckoning. Read full piece
Russell Moore, Justin Giboney Warn that Conspiracies Must be Confronted with Truth
Two Christian experts on religion and culture called on faith leaders to combat the conspiracy theories that they say contributed to the mob violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
We Warned You: This Was Trump Show’s Likely Ending
My rage at last Wednesday’s horrific terrorist attack on the very heart of our republic grows more incandescent by the day. I am enraged at the millions of people – largely Republicans, but some others – who have enabled Donald Trump to get us to this
Evangelicals Must Denounce the Christian Nationalism in Capitol Riots
As evangelicals, we must recognize, confess, and lament our role in allowing Christian Nationalism to fuel actions like the insurrection at the Capitol. It’s more important than ever to recognize the dangers associated with mistaking our fear for faith — and our faith for politics.
A Christian Insurrection
Many of those who mobbed the Capitol on Wednesday claimed to be enacting God’s will. Read full piece
At the Capitol, Evangelicals’ ‘Thou Art the Man’ Moment
Evangelicals must stand up and call out our political leaders’ sins for the good of our leadership. As Christ-followers, we have been called to something higher. This higher mission cannot be contained by any political group or expressed by two checked boxes.
Evangelicals Face a Reckoning: Donald Trump & the Future of our Faith
No one likes to admit they were fooled. It's tough to admit we were wrong. Now, many evangelicals are seeing President Donald Trump for who he is, but more need to see what he has done to us. It’s time for an evangelical reckoning. Read full piece
Trump Faith Advisers Condemn Insurrection, But Say Benefits of Presidency Will Last Longer than ‘Controversies’
Faith advisers to President Trump are condemning this week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol, but few were willing to blame the president for inciting it, saying their partnership with him over the past four years was worth it despite the president’s flaws. Read full piece