Judges 9 (in photos)
The parable of the trees by Jotham in Judges 9, as seen in photos of a pro-Trump mob attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 in an effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
As Chaos Hits Capitol, Two Forms of Faith on Display
On Wednesday morning, an interfaith group of religious leaders gathered outside of Luther Place Memorial Church in the nation’s capital. Later that day, a pro-Trump mob attacked the U.S. Capitol, with some carrying Christian symbols.
A Sign of the Times for White Evangelicals
Editor Brian Kaylor reflects on how many White evangelicals moved in less than five years from condemning Donald Trump as a dangerous man to backing Trump’s assault on American democracy.
DC Methodists Urged to Light Candles as Election Protest Counter-Witness
As tens of thousands of pro-Trump supporters descend on the nation’s capital Wednesday (Jan. 6) to urge Congress to reject the results of the November presidential election, the local conference of Methodists urges churches to light candles in their windows as a peaceful counter-witness.
Faith Leaders Urge Congress to Honor Election Result
More than 2,000 faith leaders and religious activists are calling on members of Congress to honor the result of November’s election and avoid “a delayed and drawn out objection” this week when President-elect Joe Biden’s win is set to be certified.
‘Jericho March’ to Pray Pence will Overturn Election
A die-hard group of Trump supporters hopes 2021 will start with prayer, fasting, and perhaps a miracle. Organizers of the Jericho March have called on “patriots, people of faith, and all those who want to take back America” to travel to D.C. for a pair of
Trump Executive Order Diverts Federal Funds to Private School Vouchers Under Cover of COVID-19
What the Trump Administration Department of Education has been unable to do legally through normal means in four years, it has now attempted to do in the last days of the administration through an executive order related to COVID-19. Read full piece
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