2020 presidential election
Taking the white Christian nationalist symbols at the Capitol riot seriously
By Robert P. Jones — January 7, 2021
(RNS) — The attack exposed the comfortable juxtaposition of Christianity and white supremacy.
Catholic leaders, progressive and conservative, condemn the violence at the Capitol
By Claire Giangravé — January 7, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) – ‘Those who resort to inflammatory rhetoric must accept some responsibility for inciting the increasing violence in our nation,’ said Cardinal Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington.
If the mob’s attack on the Capitol surprised you, you weren’t paying attention
By Simran Jeet Singh — January 7, 2021
(RNS) — The truth is, this is precisely who we are. White supremacy is at the foundation of this country.
Tennessee lawmakers hold prayer rally in support of Trump
By Travis Loller — January 7, 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Although speakers repeated the debunked claims that Joe Biden did not win the election, they focused on praying for the country and asked supporters to put their trust in God.
As chaos hits Capitol, two forms of faith on display
By Jack Jenkins — January 6, 2021
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Hiding in the balcony while a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, at least one lawmaker led her fellow members of Congress in prayer.
Six blocks from DC protests, fighting hate with faith
By Karen Brau and Amy Butler — January 5, 2021
(RNS) — We are facing a moment like those in which Dr. King said that silence is betrayal.
Historic Black church in DC sues Proud Boys for destroying Black Lives Matter sign
By Jack Jenkins — January 4, 2021
WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'We, the descendants of these extraordinary women and men of God, will not allow white supremacist violence to go unchecked by the laws of the land,' said Metropolitan AME pastor the Rev. William H. Lamar IV.
Peacemaking is the essential work of our time
By Todd Deatherage — December 15, 2020
(RNS) — Some peacemakers get Nobel Prizes, but most are ordinary people who do extraordinary, countercultural things.
Biden laces Electoral College victory speech with Scripture and Prayer of St. Francis
By Jack Jenkins — December 15, 2020
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘For where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith, where there is darkness, light,’ President-elect Joe Biden said, invoking the Prayer of St. Francis.
Evangelical Christian activists plan ‘barnstorming’ tour of Georgia ahead of Senate runoff
By Jack Jenkins — December 1, 2020
(RNS) — Campaigning for ‘biblical citizenship’ will be former U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann; Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Liberty University’s Falkirk Center; Rick Green; and David Barton.
Eric Metaxas and the losing of the evangelical mind
By Robert K. Vischer — December 1, 2020
(RNS) — Christians can’t wait for the sociologists to sort out why our fellow congregants believe in ‘Q’ or that Trump won the election. We need a strategy to restore a few basic truths.
Biden victory in hand, Black church get-out-the-vote workers assess the future
By Adelle M. Banks — November 25, 2020
(RNS) — Faith in Action, which mobilized for policies that empower Black Americans, noted down-ballot wins, such as passage of a $15 minimum wage in Florida.
Catholic bishops broadcast mixed messages about Biden’s victory
By Jack Jenkins — November 17, 2020
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The head of the U.S. bishops conference has taken a more cautious tone over time despite initially congratulating the president-elect on his victory.
Amid cries for church unity post-election, some Christians say ‘Not so fast’
By Emily McFarlan Miller and Roxanne Stone — November 11, 2020
NEW YORK (RNS) — After a polarizing presidential election, Christian leaders are urging believers of all political convictions to find common ground in their faith.
In a less religious country, Biden gained ground with religious voters
By Mark Silk — November 11, 2020
(RNS) — Faith outreach on the Democratic side cranked up a notch, closing the God gap just enough.
