Tag: RNS Opinion
A small but vocal minority wants to punish the new president for his support of legalized abortion...
Catholic bishops split on how to deal with Biden – Opinion
by: Thomas Reese Jan. 21, 2021 (RNS) — The American Catholic bishops are split over how to deal with Joe Biden, the first Catholic president since John F. Kennedy, butRead 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
The key to success, I believe, is to accept that this transformation will be permanent and make the most of it.
Opinion: Let’s stop pretending that virtual worship isn’t here to stay
by: Paul O’Donnell (Joseph W. Walker III) July 24, 2020 (RNS) — It’s time to think big about the future of worship before the future passes us by. As thisRead More
Clearly, Trump’s support has declined while Biden’s lead, about 5 percentage points in both April and May, jumped to nearly 14 percentage points in June.
Opinion: Surveys suggest protests, not pandemic, have lost Trump white evangelical support
by: Paul O’Donnell (Ryan Burge) June 24, 2020 (RNS) — The last few months have not been good for President Donald Trump. His administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic hasRead More
But throughout his presidency, Donald Trump has steadily moved from covertly racist rhetoric and policies to ones that are overtly so.
Opinion: Trump unmasked his racist campaign strategy — and Christians have choices to make