2016 election
Trump tackles Christianity’s big question: Who is Jesus?
By Kimberly Winston — June 8, 2016
(RNS) 'Who do you say He is,' Trump is asked. His answer riles many.
Will Bernie Sanders’ defeat also end America’s latest Great Awakening?
By David Gibson — June 7, 2016
(RNS) The most secular candidate in modern times has inspired what looks like a classic religious revival. U.S. history also shows what a disappointing end could mean for Sanders’ disciples, and the country.
Donald Trump moves to win over wavering evangelical Christians
By David Gibson — May 23, 2016
(RNS) The presumptive Republican presidential nominee is planning a series of events aimed at winning over skeptical leaders of a bloc that is crucial to his hopes for winning the White House.
Trump hits back at British prime minister over Muslim ban
By guest — May 16, 2016
"It looks like we're not going to have a very good relationship,” Trump said, referring to British Prime Minister David Cameron.
Holy Twitter! Trump takes on a top Baptist theologian
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — May 9, 2016
(RNS) There's a holier-than-thou Twitter smackdown underway between The Donald and a top Southern Baptist theologian.
Trump victory marks major defeat for Christian Right agenda
By David P. Gushee — May 4, 2016
GOIP primary voters chose a man whose agenda and style are the antithesis of the Christian Right.
Indiana pastor can’t explain Trump’s appeal to evangelicals
By Kimberly Winston — May 4, 2016
(RNS) Fifty percent of Indiana evangelicals went for Trump.
Trump isn’t Hitler: It’s OK for a person of faith to vote for Trump
By Tobin Grant — May 3, 2016
Even this year, people can disagree on politics without sacrificing their faith.
5 faith facts about Carly Fiorina: ‘What you make of yourself is your gift to God’
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — April 27, 2016
(RNS) Sen. Ted Cruz announced April 27 that Carly Fiorina would be his running mate if he wins the GOP presidential nomination. She withdrew from the race in February.
Trump won big in the Bible Belt (and lots of mini-Bible Belts outside the South)
By Tobin Grant — April 21, 2016
Trump won across the South, but he also is doing well in other evangelical regions.
Ex-Vatican PR consultant loves Trump even if Pope Francis doesn’t
By David Gibson — April 20, 2016
ROME (RNS) “And go @realDonaldTrump !!!” Francesca Chaouqui, a former Vatican aide now on trial for leaking documents, tweeted as the billionaire real estate mogul won big in the New York primary.
Ted Cruz, Bernie Sanders and the pure ideologue
By David P. Gushee — April 18, 2016
When will this hardline fever break so our politics can deal with the world’s real complexities?
Bernie Sanders and Pope Francis chatted on moral economics
By RNS staff — April 17, 2016
"If anyone thinks that greeting someone is getting involved in politics, I recommend that he look for a psychiatrist," Francis laughingly told reporters.
Political trip to Vatican? No, not at all, Sanders tells Italian paper
By Reuters — April 15, 2016
He'll speak to a Vatican council on economic justice but says the church is not endorsing his presidential run days ahead of the primary in Catholic-rich New York.
Interfaith leaders urge political parties to reject Islamophobia
By Aysha Khan — April 14, 2016
WASHINGTON (RNS) The group called on the Democratic and Republican party heads to explicitly and unambiguously commit to combating discrimination against Muslims.
