Activists Who Want to Dismantle Public Schools Now Run the Education Department
Top adviser Lindsey Burke is lead author of the education section in Project 2025’s agenda for Trump’s administration.| Articles – Truthout
Voddie Baucham (1969-2025) spoke to Christian Nationalism shortly before his passing This past week, Voddie Baucham passed away at the age of 56. A Reformed Baptist pastor, he was known for his powerful preaching, and his willingness to speak to cultural hot button topics. In one of his last public events he appeared on the […]| Reformed Perspective
As Christian pastors, we believe that when power is cloaked in piety, our nation is neither faithful nor free. The post Christian Nationalism Is Neither Christian Nor Patriotic appeared first on OtherWords.| OtherWords
Top adviser Lindsey Burke is lead author of the education section in Project 2025’s agenda for Trump’s administration.| Articles – Truthout
"Both Charlies, Hebdo and Kirk," writes Lyonel Perabo, "played pretty much the same game: riling up people, both for laughs and to score political points. Kirk’s ideology was rooted in Christian conservatism, while Charlie Hebdo was staffed by left-libertarians. Yet they both met with the same fate: they were murdered because their speech was deemed dangerous." Continue reading Opinion: Are You Charlie? at The Wild Hunt.| The Wild Hunt
A Living Testimony The post Charlie Kirk, Christian Nationalist appeared first on American Reformer.| American Reformer
America Remains a Fundamentally Protestant Country| American Reformer
Please cite as:ECPS Staff. (2025). “Virtual Workshop Series — Session 3: Populism, Freedom of Religion and Illiberal Regimes.” European […]| ECPS
This issue of A Public Witness flips to the maps section of the Bible to see who should really control the ‘biblical heartland.’ The post The Danger of Doing Theology by Cartography appeared first on Word&Way.| Word&Way
In the first of a three-part special podcast series produced in partnership with Moravian Theological Seminary, Randall Balmer discusses how church-state separation has been good for both government and religion. The post Defending America’s Best Idea appeared first on Word&Way.| Word&Way
This issue of A Public Witness heads to the land of swamps and alligators to see what public school ‘chaplains’ look like in practice. The post Pastor Pushing MAGA Conspiracy Theories Chosen as Public School Chaplain appeared first on Word&Way.| Word&Way
People who worked with Feucht's worship organizations have shared details about his amassing of high-value property, verbal abuse, and overworking volunteers and staff without fair wages. The post Worship Leader Sean Feucht Mismanaged Millions in Ministry Funds, Former Associates Say appeared first on Word&Way.| Word&Way
Speaking at a recent worship service at the Pentagon, Hegseth said the US needs to be ‘in prayer, on bended knee, recognizing the providence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.’| Word&Way
Prof John Heathershaw, analyses the recent the “Unite the Kingdom” rally as a dangerous post-Christendom moment. He argues that UK Christians appear to be caught between shunning Christian nationalism and salvaging an acceptable version, but neither option will do.| CSBV
Peter Lynas reflects outlines the debate on Christian nationalism in the UK, and asks how Christians can respond in faithful, hopeful and prophetic ways. This article originally appeared in Evangelical Alliance on 23 September. The article below has been reproduced with their kind permission.| CSBV
“Now that everyone has seen the blatant white Christian nationalism on display at the Kirk memorial/political rally, here are some resources to help you learn more and resist more effectively.” This sentence was posted on X by Jemar Tisby, a protégé of the huckster Ibram X. Kendi. Tisby followed up that observation by helpfully pointing... Read more about: This Is Charlie Kirk’s America The post This Is Charlie Kirk’s America appeared first on The American Mind.| The American Mind
White Christian nationalism has been in the headlines quite a lot as of late. Brad Onishi is a former evangelical minister who once identified as a Christian nationalist himself. He left the church in 2005 and began studying religion and extremism. Laura Barrón-López spoke with Onishi to better understand the concept and its reach in American society and politics.| PBS News
Many Black pastors in the largest African American Christian denominations linked the veneration of Kirk — who used his platform to denigrate Black people, immigrants, women, Muslims, and LGBTQ+ people — to the history of weaponizing faith to justify colonialism, enslavement, and bigotry.| Word&Way
Before the memorial service started, two hours of songs from the biggest worship artists today served to frame everything that followed as part of a church service — sending the message that Kirk’s politics were from God.| Word&Way
Christians often mimic the tactics of non-Christians in the social and political realms. For example, the “cancel culture” found in legacy media and social media is also found in evangelical media and Christian social media. American politicians and pundits use scare tactics, . . . Continue reading →| The Heidelblog
Title: A Well Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy Author: Tia Levings Publisher: St. Martins Press Published Date: August 6th, 2024 Genre: Non-Fiction, Memoirs Source: Kindle Unlimite…| Reading With Wrin
Although researchers have long discussed Christian Nationalism, it’s fairly new to public discourse. Let’s clarify some points that are often misunderstood so we can have an effective, organized response.| Word&Way
'Those verses were not about the United States military,' said Brian Kaylor, a Baptist minister and author. 'They weren't really even about any imperial military force, and quite the opposite.'| Word&Way
A new White House initiative encouraging people to pray for America claims to have the backing of the nation’s largest Protestant denomination. But a spokesperson for the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee told Word&Way that’s not accurate.| Word&Way
During the “Bible and American Renewal” breakout session at this week’s National Conservatism Conference, Josh Hammer stood out as the lone Jewish person on the panel of otherwise conservative Christian activists: a pastor, the editor of an online Christian magazine and a self-described Christian nationalist. Yet, it was Hammer who told an audience member that “America was founded as a Christian country.” “I’ll be the first to say that,” Hammer added.| The Roys Report
Does attending church encourage greater acceptance of atheists? In a new open-access article in Political Behavior, we find statistical evidence supporting this conclusion—at least, at first glance. Now, if you think the idea that attending church encourages greater acceptance of atheists is bonkers, you’re not alone. We do, too. Let’s back up for a second. […]| Articles – Contexts
Screengrab via YouTube / @Blog & Mablog Pastor Doug Wilson has made a number of public statements about women and voting. On the surface, they may appear consistent, but when placed side by sid…| Biblical Gender Roles
Christians in Western Culture today find themselves at what feels like a unique point in history. The culture, previously built upon Christian principles, is now awash in decadent depravity on an immeasurable scale. The church finds itself in the crosshairs of a deeply secularized ideological war and has been blamed as the source of all […] The post Shall We Call Down Fire? appeared first on Voice of Reason.| Voice of Reason
Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own […] The post Savage Wolves Among Us appeared first on Voice of Reason.| Voice of Reason
The subject of racism has been the topic of much discussion in the culture at large. Claims of systemic oppression and reverse racism seem to dominate virtually every news cycle. Such allegations have even been found in one place no one should have ever expected, the Christian church. Professing Christians should understand that we are […]| Voice of Reason
When those who preach Christ’s lordship over the nation also trip every alarm the Bible sets to warn of false prophets, it becomes clear that the dominion they promote is not Christ’s, but their own.| Gentle Reformation
How far should Christians go to preserve a cultural tradition they deem valuable? Eric Orwoll's Return to the Land project seeks to establish an “intentional community” for people of European ancestry.| Juicy Ecumenism
MOSCOW, Idaho (RNS) — Peter Bell, the podcast’s producer, said the controversial pastor agreed to ‘a live 1-on-1 with me. ... We have it on record.’| RNS
On 17 July 2025, Danny Kruger MP gave a speech to an almost-empty House of Commons about the established church and his desire for a Christian nation. This is the response by Dr Krish Kandiah OBE| CSBV
District 51 School Board member Barbara Evanson’s husband, Charles “Chaz” Meg Evanson, 43, filed with the Colorado Secretary of State on 5/27/25 to run for Governor of Colorado in 2026. He’s running as an unaffiliated candidate on a platform of infusing Christianity into| AnneLandmanBlog
By Alena Smith and Julianna J. Thomson [Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons] After Mike Johnson (R-LA) became Speaker of the House in October 2023, Republican legislators started using significantly mo…| Religion in Public
This issue of A Public Witness takes you inside the UCC synod to explore the specific issues that were discussed and how they are relevant to all ecumenical Christians in these troubling times.| Word&Way
Christ Kirk DC is the latest example of pastor Doug Wilson’s growing sphere of influence among a cadre of conservatives sometimes described as the ‘New Right.’| Word&Way
The project has been criticized even by religious leaders in the East African nation.| Word&Way
EthicsDaily.com’s board of directors announced the Baptist of the Year 2019 will be awarded to two amazing people. One for her work to combat Christian nationalism; the other for his ministry to immigrants at our southern border.| Good Faith Media Archives
By Paul A. Djupe, Amanda J. Friesen, Anand E. Sokhey, and Jacob R. Neiheisel In new research out at Political Behavior (open access!), we investigate whether attending church encourages greater acceptance of atheists. If you think that statistical result is bonkers, you’re not alone – we do, too. But it turns out that scrutinizing and […]| Religion in Public
By Brooklyn Walker and Paul A. Djupe “Section 1. Purpose and Policy. It is the policy of the United States, and the purpose of this order, to protect the religious freedoms of Americans and end the…| Religion in Public
The Southern Baptist Convention meeting this week in Dallas will also consider a proposed ban on churches with women pastors.| Word&Way
Photo from Garry Knight Jesus was an inclusive fellow. So insists He Gets Us, the organization that has spent millions of dollars on Super Bowl ad campaigns designed to modernize the perception of Christianity. The idea is to convince folks that Christianity is for everyone — no matter color, class or other dividing factors. And […]| Freethought Now
“He’s on a mission from God & nothing can stop what is coming.” So reads the infamous meme that President Trump recently shared on his social media site. The notorious Pepe the frog cartoon figure, which the alt-right has appropriated as an overt antisemitic dog whistle, is lurking in this image showing Trump walking down […]| Freethought Now
Chris Orozco, former member of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA, is featured in Laurie's new book The Gap in God's Country: A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, as an example of someone who struggled with religious strong-arming and left a church whose doctrine increasingly reflected ideological possession.| The Maurin Academy for Regenerative Studies
By Laurie M. Johnson My latest book has been published by Wipf & Stock! My hope is that this book will help readers gain perspective on the political/culture wars that hold our societies back. While the focus is on the US and the causes of its economic, cultural, political and religious divisions, the information and ... Read more| The Maurin Academy for Regenerative Studies
By Paul A. Djupe and Brooklyn Walker [Image credit: Tennessee Lookout] A recent story from NPR helps make the connections between extraordinarily restrictive anti-abortion policies and a broader mo…| Religion in Public
By Sophia Dotterweich ’27 Christian doctrine has long been used in order to justify certain political beliefs, acting as both a legitimator and sanctifier to political parties and ideologies throughout history. From the Divine Right of Kings in medieval Europe to the Manifest Destiny doctrine in the Antebellum South, Christian-backed rhetoric has always served religious … Continue reading "‘Gotcha Liberalism’ Fails: Why Christian Nationalists Don’t Care About Your Bible Verses"| Ike’s Anvil
By Brooklyn Walker and Paul A. Djupe [Image credit: Georgetown Gender + Justice Initiative] Despite initially receiving ambivalent reactions, Roe v. Wade soon divided the country. Anti-abortion pol…| Religion in Public
CPAC is back in town. Always renowned for bringing together some of the most odious anti-LGBTQI+, anti-democracy figures in U.S. and global circles, the Conservative Political Action Conference is returning to Washington with a vengeance — and a viciously triumphalist one at that. For years, the global LGBTQI+ movement — the Council for Global Equality […]| Global Equality Today
Arkansas became the latest flashpoint in church-state politics this week as legislation introduced less than a month ago now only needs one more round of voting to make it to the desk of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.| Word&Way
Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, is best known as the church where former President Jimmy Carter taught Sunday School for decades. The church’s new pastor recently moved the U.S. and Christian flags out of the sanctuary.| Word&Way
By Paul A. Djupe and Brooklyn Walker 316Tees, a leading purveyor of Christian clothing, offers several unisex t-shirts featuring American flags and phrases like “One Nation Under God” or “God Bless America.” Their women’s shirts reference grace, joy, love, and coffee, many in bright or pastel colors. The men’s shirt section takes a decidedly different […]| Religion in Public
Mark David Hall, Miles Smith IV, and Daniel K. Williams join the podcast to discuss and debate the character of "Christian Nationalism."| Law & Liberty
Christian Patriarchists and Christian Nationalists must recognize each other as brothers in Christ, part of the same universal body of Christ, if they are ever to be truly united against a world that opposes Christian Patriarchy and Christian Nationalism. This means we need to stop the silliness on all sides where some Protestants say you […]| Biblical Gender Roles
Like a comet closing in on Planet Earth, the US presidential election is hurtling toward its destination. With around two weeks left before impact, the stakes of the choice before the American electorate are becoming ever clearer, as are the differences between the parties' standard bearers. Robe| Religion Dispatches
The purpose of this text is to provide anti-fascists with the necessary background to understand the beliefs, organizing model and radiant influence of The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), as well as the particular threat it poses as an emerging center of gravity for the developing American Fascist movement.| Philly Fash Watch
North Carolina gubernatorial hopeful Mark Robinson exemplifies the Christian right’s sinister agenda.| Truthout
By Anand E. Sokhey and Paul A. Djupe ——> Order online for a 30% discount using code PENN-SOKHEYDJUPE30 <—— At a campaign appearance at the CPAC conference last month, …| Religion in Public
By Paul A. Djupe It was strange enough that religious conservatives embraced Donald Trump once he became the Republican front-runner in early 2016, but for some that embrace went a whole lot furthe…| Religion in Public
