Before Trump Promoted a Bible, President Truman Blessed One
Missing in all the jokes and news reports about the Trump Bible is that this isn’t the first time a presidential stamp of approval was sought for the Good Book.
‘Flynn’ Portrays the Christian Nationalist Evangelist’s Fight With the Deep State
A new film omits details of Flynn's career, including his pardons issued by his former boss, Donald Trump, and the existence of a network of conspiratorial websites and companies, with names like “Digital Soldiers LLC,” a term used by QAnon.
As Trump Hawks Bible, Debate Over ‘Christian America’ Spreads Outside Church
During the heyday of American churchgoing, some presidents sought to use religion to unite the country. In the age of Trump, it is one more thing to fight over.
For Christians Raised in ‘High-Control’ Settings, Elections May Trigger Religious Trauma
‘Our bodies recognize that we’re being activated and pushed into trauma responses and that the same abusive techniques are being used on us,’ said author Tia Levings.
The Real Christian Visibility Day
This issue of A Public Witness explores the problem with Trump’s call for Nov. 5 and proposes an alternative date for a more authentic “Christian Visibility Day.”
The Strange World of Catholic ‘Integralism’ — and Christian Nationalism
‘There’s the sense that the liberal order is so corrupt that elite Catholics have to find positions of influence and use them in a kind of noble and appropriate way,’ said Kevin Vallier.
Partisan Persecution Complex
This issue of A Public Witness looks at the false claims of Christian persecution leveled against Biden in the midst of an acrimonious campaign.
Donald Trump, Bible Salesman
Contributing writer Rodney Kennedy explores the various meanings behind Trump’s recent endorsement of Lee Greenwood’s ‘God Bless the USA Bible.’
Trump Is Selling ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles for $59.99 As He Faces Mounting Legal Bills
The presumptive Republican nominee released a video on his Truth Social platform urging his supporters to buy the 'God Bless the USA Bible,' which is inspired by country singer Lee Greenwood’s patriotic ballad.
Finding Salvation in the Ballot Box?
This issue of A Public Witness looks at recent and dangerous efforts from Donald Trump, Michael Flynn, Charlie Kirk, and others to define religious adherence by partisanship.