James Dobson
In ‘God Gave Rock & Roll to You,’ Leah Payne details the rise and fall of CCM
By Bob Smietana — March 25, 2024
(RNS) — For years, pastors, parents and music executives tried to harness the power of rock 'n' roll to reach the souls of teenagers. It worked — until it didn't.
In ‘Exvangelicals,’ Sarah McCammon looks at the fragility and power of religion
By Bob Smietana — March 20, 2024
(RNS) — While covering Donald Trump, NPR correspondent Sarah McCammon discovered a community of people who, like herself, no longer felt at home in the evangelical world they'd been raised in.
Understanding evangelicalism in America today
By Terry Shoemaker — August 4, 2021
(The Conversation) — A religion scholar explains how evangelicalism in the US is not a monolith. It includes a a variety of churches, theologies and practices.
Where are the condemnations of Harvey as God’s punishment?
By Kimberly Winston — August 29, 2017
(RNS) — As Harvey continues to pound Houston, why are the religious finger-waggers who said Hurricanes Sandy, Isaac and Katrina were God's punishment for gay marriage or abortion rights strangely silent?
Evangelicals, Trump and the politics of redemption
By Peter Wehner — August 11, 2017
(RNS) — 'Today, far too many evangelical Christians are tools of the Trump presidency,' Peter Wehner writes in a commentary.
The evangelical courtiers who kneel before the president’s feet
By John Fea — May 12, 2017
(RNS) These Court Evangelicals have sacrificed the prophetic voice of their Christian faith for a place of power and influence in the current administration.
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.
Evangelical leaders proclaim 2017 the ‘Year of Good News’
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 28, 2017
(RNS) The letter urges all Christians to share the 'Good News' of Jesus with others and to preach it boldly.
Pence maintains Trump would defend religious objections
By Adelle M. Banks — October 5, 2016
WASHINGTON (RNS) Many conservative Christians are still upset that in 2015 the Indiana governor backtracked under pressure after signing a Religious Freedom Restoration Act in his state that critics said would allow discrimination against gays.
James Dobson joins evangelicals for Trump
By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 21, 2016
(RNS) The endorsement further boosts the Republican nominee's standing among evangelical voters.
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.
Is Donald Trump now a born-again Christian?
By Emily McFarlan Miller — June 25, 2016
(RNS) Donald Trump recently accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior, making him a 'baby Christian,' Focus on the Family founder James Dobson reportedly said.
Who flipped to join Trump’s evangelical advisory board? (COMMENTARY)
By Tobin Grant — June 22, 2016
These so-called leaders traded in their integrity for a seat at Trump's gold-plated table.
James Dobson’s flawed take on population decline (no.1: We’re not in decline)
By Tobin Grant — April 13, 2016
Raising false "facts" doesn't excuse shaming women into not breeding enough.
This year’s March for Life reaches a new group: evangelicals
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — January 17, 2014
(RNS) James Dobson will speak at the March for Life rally on Jan. 22, as part of a new strategy to expand the annual event's reach beyond its Catholic base to include evangelicals.
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