Threats to Catholic Charities Staffers Increase Amid Far-Right Anti-Migrant Campaign
Catholic Charities locations have become the target of far-right media personalities, conspiracy theorists, and even members of Congress.
Charlie Dates Counters John MacArthur’s Declaration That MLK ‘Was Not a Christian’
In an open letter, the Chicago pastor compares the California pastor to King opponents George Wallace and J. Edgar Hoover, calling MacArthur 'them in postmodern dress.'
A Century Ago, One State Tried to Close Religious Schools − A Far Cry From Today
On April 2, Oklahoma’s Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that could allow a Catholic charter school to open — which critics say would demolish the line between church and state in education.
Vote for Me, I’m a Christian
This issue of A Public Witness unpacks a recent faith-based political ad from Josh Hawley to consider what it tells us more broadly about the state of the 2024 election cycle.
The Root Rot of the SBC
This issue of A Public Witness digs into the recent Paul Pressler news and responses from leaders to investigate the roots of the SBC’s “conservative resurgence” and consider a more appropriate response than just continuing to water the tree.
Texas Judge Temporarily Blocks Attempt to Shut Down Annunciation House
Catholics, including El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz, have rallied around the volunteer-run network of migrant shelters, describing Ken Paxton’s legal actions as violating religious freedom.
Scripture-Quoting Alabama Judge in IVF Case Bridges Natural Law and Christian Nationalism
But those who know Tom Parker say his IVF concurring opinion was not simply a heartfelt expression of faith, but part of a strategy the chief justice has used to create legal precedent for conservative causes.
Protesting From the Pews
This issue of A Public Witness looks back at the 'kneel-ins' of the civil rights movement to consider recent protests at prominent churches.
Many Christian Voters in US See Immigration as a Crisis. How to Address It Is Where They Differ.
Whether a humanitarian or a security emphasis resonates the most varies among and within Christian denominations.
Love Letter/Review: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory
Contributing writer Rodney Kennedy pens a love letter to Tim Alberta's "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism" for its masterful understanding of the Trump alliance.