2016 presidential campaign
White evangelicals are backing Trump, new poll shows
By David Gibson — June 16, 2016
(RNS) But at 62 percent, the support of this key Republican bloc is significantly lower than for previous GOP nominees and could hurt Trump’s chances in November.
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.
Southern Baptist leader: Donald Trump a ‘lost’ soul who must repent
By David Gibson — June 5, 2016
(RNS) Russell Moore has not been afraid to mix it up with Trump, and now he's at it again, saying the presumptive GOP presidential nominee must "repent of sin and come to faith in Jesus Christ."
A retreat into silence amid our culture’s ugly noise
By David P. Gushee — May 16, 2016
Vulgarity, meanness, conflict. Lather, rinse, repeat. Unless we choose silence.
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.
Bernie Sanders won’t be meeting Pope Francis (probably)
By Rosie Scammell — April 13, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) When Sanders goes to the Vatican to address an economic conference, a papal meeting is not on the agenda. But, an official said, “Never say never."
Conservative Catholics endorse Ted Cruz as Trump alternative
By David Gibson — March 19, 2016
(RNS) Among them is a priest from South Carolina who may be skirting the edges of his own church's policies against clerics becoming involved in politics.
Bernie Sanders won’t be addressing pro-Israel group
By David Gibson — March 18, 2016
(RNS) The only Jewish candidate in the presidential field will also be the only one not addressing the American Israel Public Affairs Committee next week. Scheduling conflict, the Democrat said.
Nun, Methodist bishop blast Trump for using faith as a ‘ploy to grab votes’
By David Gibson — February 24, 2016
(RNS) The Republican presidential front-runner convincingly won the Nevada caucuses last night but he is still struggling in what might be called "the Pope Francis primary."
In Mexico, Pope Francis will deliver messages for both sides of the border
By Rosie Scammell — February 12, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Donald Trump already ripped Francis as a "very political person" for visiting the border area during the week-long trip that starts Friday.
Bible’s values take a beating in latest GOP debate (COMMENTARY)
By David P. Gushee — December 16, 2015
(RNS) Care for for widows, orphans, civilians in time of war? Not relevant to the commander in chief's job, said several Republican candidates.
Iowans: Trump’s attack on Carson’s faith will fail
By Jennifer Jacobs — October 27, 2015
DES MOINES — Iowa Republicans say Donald Trump's sneak attack on Ben Carson's religion won't work.
Donald Trump, evangelical scam artist (COMMENTARY)
By Kirsten Powers — September 2, 2015
A Christian who has never sought forgiveness for his sins is like a vegan who has filet mignon for dinner every night.
Fetal tissue and Ben Carson’s abortion blind spot
By David Gibson — August 13, 2015
The Republican presidential candidate and retired neurosurgeon acknowledges that he did research using tissue from aborted fetuses. He says that's OK, but anti-abortion ethicists disagree.
