Politics
Politics and religion meet.
But most agree that President Donald Trump’s personal conduct is an issue.
American faith groups agree: Trump should act more presidential
by: Bob Smietana Oct. 22, 2019 (RNS) — Americans disagree over just about everything — from gender roles and immigration to impeachment to whether the country is on the rightRead More
He added: “They need to have a holistic agenda that addresses the variety of issues that are important to us, both as evangelicals and Hispanics.”
In a close 2020 election, could a Hispanic evangelical swing vote be key?
by: Jack Jenkins Oct. 24, 2019 (RNS) — When asked what it would take for candidates to court the Hispanic evangelical vote in 2020, the Rev. Gabriel Salguero, president ofRead More
Trump beat Clinton by 25 points among rural white Catholics in Pennsylvania.
Opinion: Why Joe Biden, blue-collar Catholic icon, may not be enough for the Dems to win
by: Ryan Burge Oct. 22, 2019 (RNS) — It’s long been established that Donald Trump is supported by a tremendous share of white evangelical Protestants, and a poll from JulyRead More
Editor's Links of Interest
Why Christian music’s biggest stars refuse to change their tune for the Trump era – CNN
It’s another sell-out crowd at Center Stage for Tauren Wells, one of the biggest stars in Christian contemporary music. The five-time Grammy nominee puts on a show that features plentyRead More
That call comes from leaders affiliated with Red Letter Christians...
Christian leaders call for Day of Prayer in support of impeachment inquiry
by: Emily McFarlan Miller Oct. 8, 2019 (RNS) — More than 90 Christian leaders are calling for a National Day of Prayer this Sunday (Oct. 13) “for the truth toRead More
New book by Jim Wallis
RNS Opinion: How we can use the current crisis in politics and Christianity to reclaim Jesus
by: Jim Wallis Sept. 30, 2019 (RNS) — I remember a breakfast conversation with a member of Congress in Washington, DC, in 2017 about the relationship between faith and politics.Read More
“We have to say the word, ‘Poverty,’” said Barber, according to ...
Rev. William Barber calls on Democrats to host debate on poverty, racism
by: Jack Jenkins Aug. 23, 2019 (RNS) — The Rev. William Barber II, a progressive activist and pastor, addressed the executive committee of the Democratic National Committee on Friday (Aug.Read More
So when news broke last month that Pence would speak at Taylor's upcoming commencement, reactions were mixed.
‘Who’s doing Christianity right?’ At Taylor University, Pence invitation highlights evangelical divide.
by: Emily McFarlan MillerUPLAND, Ind., May 2, 2019 (RNS) — Like most Americans, students at Taylor University have strong feelings about President Trump and his vice president, Mike Pence, asRead More