Christian right
Did early Christians believe that Mary was a teenager? It’s complicated
By Christopher A. Frilingos — November 14, 2017
(The Conversation) — There are many little-known details in early Christian storytelling about the relationship between Mary and Joseph. Listen up, Jim Zeigler.
Allegations against Roy Moore roil US evangelical ranks
By Jerome Socolovsky — November 12, 2017
(AP) — For many evangelicals, fiery Alabama politician and judge Roy Moore has been a longtime hero. Others have sometimes cringed at his heated rhetoric and bellicose style.
Frances FitzGerald on how evangelicals lost their way
By David P. Gushee — April 12, 2017
(RNS) When religious folk get entangled with secular politicians in the political arena, the politicians always win.
Big business and the wealthy will make gains under Trump, says study — but poor people, minorities, and LGBTs will lose influence
By Jana Riess — January 18, 2017
Corporations, wealthy people, conservative Christians, and white men are expected to make gains during Trump's administration, says a Pew study released today. Left behind: Everybody else.
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.
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.
The No. 1 reason evangelicals still put their hopes in Trump
By John Fea — August 9, 2016
(RNS) The only thing keeping Donald Trump afloat in these troubled waters is his May 18 announcement about the Supreme Court.
Seven hard truths about America this July 4th weekend
By David P. Gushee — June 30, 2016
We are bruised from failed foreign wars, and six other hard truths about America this July 4th.
Trump to top evangelicals: ‘I’m on your side’
By David Gibson — June 21, 2016
NEW YORK (RNS) Donald Trump began his crucial meeting with nearly 1,000 Christian conservatives by telling them that they should 'pray to get everybody out to vote for one specific person.'
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.
Southern Baptist leader Russell Moore to interview Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio at evangelical rally
By David Gibson — July 23, 2015
(RNS) The unusual event is being seen as both a major effort by Bush to reach out to Christian conservatives -- a key constituency Bush has sometimes struggled to win over -- and by evangelicals to reassert their political influence during a time of landmark social change.
GOP abandons anti-abortion bill, angering religious conservatives on Roe anniversary
By David Gibson — January 22, 2015
(RNS) The sudden reversal stunned abortion foes who had expected to celebrate House passage of the bill as they gathered for their annual demonstration against the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling by the Supreme Court legalizing abortion.
The most oppressive Bible verse that never was
By Jonathan Merritt — April 15, 2013
Some conservative Christians live oppressed lives rooted in a verse that doesn't even exist.
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