Evangelical
Mike Johnson embodies evangelicals’ embattlement strategy. It may be backfiring.
By Ruth Braunstein — November 6, 2023
(RNS) — The persecution complex that has emboldened evangelical culture for decades is putting it under strain.
Evangelical Christians mobilize to help Israelis touched by war
By Michele Chabin — November 6, 2023
JERUSALEM (RNS) — Evangelical Christians' theological ties to Israel have been accompanied by fundraising and other material support for Israeli municipalities, NGOs and first responders, making it possible for evangelical groups to mobilize within hours of Hamas' attack.
Mike Johnson’s reading of Scripture misses what it really means to be a Christian nation
By Liz Theoharis — November 2, 2023
(RNS) — The question is, what Scripture is the new House speaker reading?
Truth & Liberty Coalition expands culture war to 30 Colorado school boards
By Steve Rabey — November 1, 2023
(RNS) — Health and wealth preacher Andrew Wommack teaches that Christians should ‘reform nations’ and rule over the godless. His Truth & Liberty Coalition has started by pushing its candidates in some 30 school districts across Colorado.
A good pastor is hard to find
By Karen Swallow Prior — October 31, 2023
(RNS) — In art at least, the odds of a man of the cloth turning out to be a good guy are slim.
The evangelical Christian activist who is now speaker of the House
By Mark Silk — October 30, 2023
(RNS) — Does Mike Johnson’s Bible-based worldview stop at the border?
Mike Bickle, leader of IHOP movement, accused of sexual abuse
By Bob Smietana — October 29, 2023
(RNS) — Former IHOP leaders say several women have credibly accused Bickle of clergy sexual abuse. Leaders of the Kansas City-based prayer group say they are aware of the allegations.
Chaos erupts over SBC legal filing in Louisville abuse lawsuit
By Bob Smietana — October 26, 2023
(RNS) — A friend-of-the-court filing has led to questions of whether the Southern Baptist Convention has changed its ways in dealing with abuse.
Poll: More religious Americans support the use of political violence
By Fiona André — October 25, 2023
(RNS) — One-third of white evangelical Protestants support the idea, significantly more than any other religious group.
Mike Johnson, pedigreed evangelical, suggests his election as House speaker ordained by God
By Jack Jenkins — October 25, 2023
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Johnson, who peppered his first speech as speaker with religious references, has a history of challenging interpretations of the separation of church and state.
Support for Israel becomes a top issue for Iowa evangelicals key to the first Republican caucuses
By Thomas Beaumont — October 25, 2023
NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Support for Israel has leapt to a top priority for evangelicals in the leadoff Republican presidential caucuses now less than three months away, according to interviews with more than a dozen Iowa conservative activists.
‘The Chosen’ convention brings thousands to Dallas, announces theater rollout for Season 4
By BeLynn Hollers — October 17, 2023
DALLAS (RNS) — The two-day conference gathered fans from around the world, some as far as Australia and South Korea, to meet with the cast and crew.
In the Mideast, evangelical leaders need to stand with people, not states
By Mae Elise Cannon — October 17, 2023
(RNS) — If there are truly ‘both sides’ to this conflict, it should be considered those who are for peace and those who are not.
Donald Trump and the exceptions of American evangelicalism
By John G. Stackhouse Jr. — October 13, 2023
(Sightings) — Evangelicals still see themselves as the true custodians of American authenticity.
Israelis channel anxiety over war into volunteering to support army and each other
By Michele Chabin — October 13, 2023
JERUSALEM (RNS) — From army-green 'tzitzit' to airline tickets.
