David Gushee: Christians, Conflict and Change
When our need to believe met the 2016 election
By David P. Gushee — November 7, 2016
(RNS) Maybe the disillusionments of this election year will make us take greater responsibility for our country.
10 predictions for the days after Nov. 8
By David P. Gushee — October 24, 2016
(RNS) Hillary wins, Donald launches Trump TV, and other predictions for Election Day and beyond.
Why the Christian right still supports Trump
By David P. Gushee — October 15, 2016
(RNS) The Christian right once said we need men of strong character to lead our nation. But that was before.
Children, here’s how you apologize
By David P. Gushee — October 10, 2016
Apologizing: It is a very simple thing, but sometimes even grown-ups find it surprisingly hard to do.
On the erosion of our national character
By David P. Gushee — October 3, 2016
(RNS) A government is only as good as its people, and a people get the government they deserve.
So now I am a pastor
By David P. Gushee — September 26, 2016
When I was 17, I felt called to be a pastor. Now I am one.
On avoiding manic-depressive Christian engagement with culture
By David P. Gushee — September 20, 2016
For faithful Christian witness regardless of circumstances and with a more humble reading of God's actions in history.
Seven follow-ups on 10 reasons for Christian decline
By David P. Gushee — September 12, 2016
Seven lessons learned through dialogue about Christian decline in America.
Why is Christianity declining?
By David P. Gushee — September 6, 2016
Ten proposed reasons for why Christianity is fading.
On LGBT equality and middle ground: Response to critics
By David P. Gushee — August 25, 2016
I was not saying: "I hope that the volcano erupts, and hot molten lava washes over you."
On LGBT equality, middle ground is disappearing
By David P. Gushee — August 22, 2016
(RNS) You are either for full and unequivocal LGBT equality, or you are against it.
Words still matter
By David P. Gushee — August 16, 2016
Those who sin with words reveal holes in their character that we must take seriously.
On Trump: What is the word for ‘beyond appalled’?
By David P. Gushee — August 11, 2016
Grief now seems a more appropriate response than anything else.
How my grandson is saving me
By David P. Gushee — August 10, 2016
In which the author talks about the wonder of being a grandfather.
Trump, Khan and the muddle of US foreign policy
By David P. Gushee — August 1, 2016
(RNS) Does Clinton, Trump or anybody else really know the best way forward for U.S. foreign policy?
