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Above the symbol, the words: “Proud American Christian.”
For insurrectionists, a violent faith brewed from nationalism, conspiracies and Jesus
by: Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2021 (RNS) — Moments before the assault on the U.S. Capitol began Wednesday (Jan. 6), a mass of Trump supporters gathered at a northwestRead More
Banners proclaiming "Jesus saves" appear next to those bearing the name Trump...
Opinion: Truth over power: It is past time for the church to speak plainly about the election
by: Roxanne Stone (Esau McCaulley) Jan. 8, 2021 (RNS) — We can be sure some who stormed the Capitol claimed allegiance to the Christian faith. Banners proclaiming “Jesus saves” appearRead More
One of my favorite Bible stories comes when the prophet Nathan confronts David...
Opinion: At the Capitol, evangelicals’ ‘Thou art the man’ moment
by: Paul O’Donnell (Maina Mwaura) Jan. 9, 2021 (RNS) — I remember my mom looking in my young face and telling me that my father, who had gone to hisRead More
As evangelicals, we must recognize, confess, and lament our role in allowing Christian nationalism...
Opinion: Evangelicals must denounce the Christian nationalism in Capitol riots
by: Paul O’Donnell (Jamie Aten, Kent Annan) Jan. 7, 2021 (RNS) — The startling events in Washington on Wednesday (Jan. 6) were shocking to watch, not only for the scenes ofRead More
“This is a result of the lies that have been spread about President Trump and many of his supporters”...
Catholic leaders, progressive and conservative, condemn the violence at the Capitol
By Claire Giangravé VATICAN CITY, Jan. 7, 2021 (RNS) — Progressive and conservative Catholic leaders condemned the storming of the Capitol, calling the mob’s actions Wednesday (Jan. 6) “sinful” andRead More
From succinct prayers to calls for Trump to ask the rioters to halt, the faith leaders' statements mostly appealed for unity.
Faith leaders react to mob at Capitol with prayers, calls for end to violence
by: RNS staff Jan. 6, 2021 (RNS) — As a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday (Jan. 6), American religious leaders reacted quicklyRead More
Fusing faith, nationalism and fervent Trump fandom...
As ‘Jericho Marchers’ descend on Washington, local faith leaders brace for attacks
by: Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2020 (RNS) — A throng of religious supporters of President Donald Trump swathed in red, white and blue kicked off a “Jericho March” onRead More
Warnock defeated Republican incumbent Kelly Loeffler.
Warnock makes history with Senate win as Dems near majority
by: Steve Peoples ATLANTA, Jan. 6, 2021 (AP) — Democrat Raphael Warnock won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs Wednesday, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history andRead More
A timely video commentary.
John H. Armstrong: Nationalism, Patriotism, Wealth and Revival – A Toxic Anti-Christian Brew (video)