Evangelical
Texas abortion case goes before short-handed Supreme Court
By Richard Wolf — March 2, 2016
WASHINGTON -- The case is a test for the pro-life strategy of applying restrictive regulations to doctors and facilities rather than trying to ban the procedure outright.
Lawsuit accuses Mark Driscoll of misusing Mars Hill Church tithes
By Emily McFarlan Miller — March 1, 2016
(RNS) The suit alleges Driscoll and Mars Hill executive elder John Sutton Turner solicited donations through the mail and Internet for specific purposes, then used that money for other things.
Evangelicals supported Reagan. Why not Trump?
By Mark Silk — February 29, 2016
It's not about the man but the vision of America.
Trump runs the table in Nevada
By Mark Silk — February 24, 2016
And picks up the lion's share of evangelicals in the process.
How the decline of white Protestants in South Carolina was exaggerated
By Tobin Grant — February 23, 2016
Turns out, comparing 2007 and 2015 is like comparing apples and pears: similar but not the same.
Why religious identity isn’t the best marker of political mobilization (COMMENTARY)
By Arthur E. Farnsley II — February 23, 2016
(RNS) We all need to admit we often try to assume or infer way, way too much from religious identification.
Trump, Cruz popularity represents two very different Christian failures
By David P. Gushee — February 21, 2016
Christian voters should look for candidates committed to civility, solidarity, justice, mercy, compassion, rule of law, and human rights.
Why Obamacare’s contraception mandate hurts minority religions (COMMENTARY)
By Frank Pavone — February 19, 2016
(RNS) If the government is allowed to determine the veracity of religious doctrines familiar to most everyone, what will happen to Americans whose beliefs are less known or understood?
Pope’s comments could help Trump with evangelicals
By Laura Turner — February 18, 2016
Few people could spin a Papal denunciation into campaign gold. Donald Trump can.
Jim Wallis on racism, reparations, and whether he supports #BlackLivesMatter
By Jonathan Merritt — February 18, 2016
The prominent Christian leader talks about racism, the "Black Lives Matter" movement, and whether he supports reparations.
How to baptize your dog
By Laura Turner — February 17, 2016
Have you ever worried about the eternal life of your pet? Put your mind at ease.
The great evangelical divorce: continuing the conversation
By David P. Gushee — February 15, 2016
The author responds to numerous questions about his latest post saying conservative and progressive evangelicals are heading for a divorce.
Franklin Graham helps resolve Oregon standoff
By David Gibson — February 12, 2016
(RNS) The conservative evangelist, son of the famed Billy Graham, took part in negotiations with the rightwing protesters that ended their holdout.
No, St. Francis didn’t say that. (Or Thomas Merton. Or Buddha. Or C.S. Lewis.) Where do we get these fake religion memes?
By Jana Riess — February 11, 2016
The "Prayer of St. Francis" was not written by St. Francis, and many other great religious quotes can't be traced to the famous people whose names are memed with them.
Confused by (dis)organized religion? Use this interactive tool to see how faiths fit together
By Tobin Grant — February 11, 2016
Explore what makes up the mosaic of American religious traditions.