Mike Pence
‘Who’s doing Christianity right?’ At Taylor University, Pence invitation highlights evangelical divide.
By Emily McFarlan Miller — May 2, 2019
UPLAND, Ind. (RNS) — Like so much of evangelicalism in the United States, Taylor University has in recent years found itself engaged in a battle for the soul of the movement.
Trump, rabbi of attacked synagogue observe National Day of Prayer at White House
By Adelle M. Banks — May 2, 2019
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Trump used the occasion to tick off new and old efforts he said he has pursued to enhance religious liberty for Americans.
Why Pete Buttigieg may be reviving ideals of the Social Gospel Movement
By David Mislin — April 18, 2019
(The Conversation) — “Christian faith,” the South Bend, Ind., mayor has said, can lead one “in a progressive direction,” not to mention lead to skepticism about the value of wealth.
Buttigieg plays the religion card
By Mark Silk — April 17, 2019
Breaking new ground as a presidential candidate.
Pence controversy at Taylor University a sign of changes coming to Christian colleges
By John Fea — April 17, 2019
(RNS) — Vice President Mike Pence was recently invited to give the commencement address at Indiana's Taylor University. Not everyone at the evangelical school is thrilled with the idea. The controversy reflects a broader debate among evangelical schools.
Hashtag stirs debate over role of Christian schools in US
By David Crary — February 3, 2019
(AP) — “These schools are front and center in the politicization of knowledge and that’s problematic,” said Julie Ingersoll, a professor of religious studies at the University of North Florida.
At March for Life, crowd cheers for anti-abortion gains — and Trump
By Jack Jenkins — January 18, 2019
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Vice President Mike Pence made a surprise appearance at the event, striding on stage with his wife, Karen.
He’s not a rabbi, and it’s not Judaism
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 31, 2018
What happened in Pittsburgh was anti-Semitic. What happened in Michigan was anti-Judaism.
Conservatives flock to ‘values voter’ summit, but message may be mixed
By Jack Jenkins — September 21, 2018
(RNS) — Evangelical conservative Christians may find themselves in a quandary this year, championing an administration that shares their public policy goals but may fall short of their private values.
White House honors evangelicals ‘for all the good work they do’
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 28, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — President Trump reportedly reminded those attending of the gains under his administration and urged them to push their followers to vote in November.
The Religion in Space Force
By Mark Silk — August 12, 2018
If Vice President Pence is on the case, can we expect anything less?
Pence threatens Turkey over detained US pastor
By Adelle M. Banks — July 26, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) Vice President Mike Pence used a State Department summit of foreign ministers and religious leaders to announce new initiatives and call on Turkey to release U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson.
Seeking unity, J.D. Greear assumes Southern Baptist presidency
By Adelle M. Banks — July 16, 2018
(RNS) — The first Generation X president of the nation’s largest Protestant denomination said he wants to focus more on what all Southern Baptists embrace than what divides them.
Pence addresses Southern Baptists after debate over whether he should
By Adelle M. Banks — June 13, 2018
DALLAS (RNS) — The day before his speech, a Southern Baptist attending the annual meeting requested reconsideration of the plans to welcome Pence. He was overruled.
After bronze medal, Adam Rippon still has ‘nothing to say’ to Pence
By Kimberly Winston — February 8, 2018
(RNS) — Adam Rippon criticized the vice president, who is leading the U.S. delegation to the Winter Games, for his support for gay conversion therapy.
