Tag: Opinion
The CT editorial points not just to a crisis within the evangelical version of American religion; it points to an unspeakable melancholy that marks American whiteness itself.
Behind Christianity Today’s editorial is a deeper crisis of America’s religion of whiteness
by: Paul O’Donnell Dec. 24, 2019 (RNS) — Given President Donald Trump’s rock-solid support from the evangelical Christian community, the appearance late last week (Dec. 19) of an editorial titledRead More
In some places, you cannot have a nativity scene without putting up a fight… or you may be frowned upon if you say Merry Christmas in public.
Hesham Shehab: Advent 3rd Sunday… How Does a Christian Develop “Spiritual Muscles?”
Matthew 11:2-15 English Standard Version (ESV) 2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said toRead More
“As a Catholic, I resent your using the word 'hate' in a sentence that addresses me,” she said. “I don’t hate anyone.”
Opinion: Why Nancy Pelosi doesn’t hate the president and prays for him instead
by: Thomas Reese Dec. 5, 2019 (RNS) — The political atmosphere in our country has become so toxic that it becomes a news story when the speaker of the HouseRead More
Editor's Links of Interest
Opinion | Trump’s food stamps changes threaten a safety net as vital as it is apolitical – NBC News
Making sure all Americans have enough food to eat has long enjoyed bipartisan support; let us hope that continues. Source: Opinion | Trump’s food stamps changes threaten a safety netRead More
Khalid Turaani, who serves as regional coordinator for the United Mission for Relief and Development (UMR), was speaking...
Hesham Shehab: Terror-tied Charity Coordinator Promotes Anti-Israel Conspiracy Theories at Radical Chicago Mosque
A Palestinian American activist with a history of ties to groups linked to terror recently used a platform at a radical Chicago-area Mosque to promote antisemitism and conspiracy theories amongRead More
Put another way, people aren’t leaving faith, but they are actively leaving Christianity.
Opinion: Christianity as we know it is dying. Let’s welcome the new life ahead.
by: Amy Butler Oct. 30, 2019 (RNS) — In a recent study, Pew reported that 26% of Americans now self-identify as religiously unaffiliated, up from 17% just 10 years ago.Read More
Critique of the Muslim Educational Cultural Center of America
Hesham Shehab: Recent extremist speakers reflect Islamic Cultural Center’s Roots in Islamism
The Muslim Educational Cultural Center of America (MECCA) claims its goals are “to guide young Muslims” and “build bridges of understanding with other cultures and faiths.” Yet the Chicago areaRead More