Politics

Watching the events of Jan. 6 as an ex-evangelical

When he saw the events of Jan. 6, 2021, unfold, author Bradley Onishi wonders in this excerpt whether he would have been there if he hadn’t left evangelicalism.

By Bradley Onishi Author

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Faith-based advocacy and understanding the separation of church and state

A national leader on issues of religious liberty reassures people of faith that their voices are welcome and needed in public policy.

By Holly Hollman General counsel and associate executive director, BJC

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Tennessee Rep. Justin J. Pearson joins the tradition of prophetic Black faith leaders

When the ousted state representative preached on Easter Sunday, he moved the pulpit into the public sphere, writes an AME pastor.

By Jazmine L. Brooks Pastor and journalist

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Christians have a responsibility to confront Christian nationalism

After congressional inaction, addressing Christian nationalism is now up to the American people, says an advocate for religious liberty.

By Amanda Tyler Executive director, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty

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Broken faith

Division in the midterm elections reflects a further descent into conspiracy theories, racial and historical panics, and the invocation of spiritual warfare. How will people of faith respond to the white Christian nationalism that has brought us to this point?

By Anthea Butler Chair of the Department of Religious Studies, University of Pennsylvania

The shadows and fears cast by US immigration policy

We should recognize the dignity of those in the informal economy and encourage legitimate paths for their financial stability and self-determination, writes a managing director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Maria Teresa Gastón Consulting psychologist, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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"How to Have an Enemy: Righteous Anger and the Work of Peace"

In this excerpt from her new book, author Melissa Florer-Bixler writes about the importance of embracing vengeance, anger and having enemies as a Christian practice.

By Melissa Florer-Bixler Pastor, Raleigh Mennonite Church

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Errin Haines: Called to be a voice of clarity

The editor-at-large of The 19th*, a newly launched national magazine about gender, politics and policy, speaks about her faith and her call to be a journalist.