Red Letter Christians
To the Christian nationalists who attacked the Capitol in Jesus’ name
By Shane Claiborne — January 6, 2023
(RNS) — Don't let us abuse our Christian love in the pursuit of political power.
Buddy Stouffer’s execution was the last of 2021. Will it be the last to be proved an error?
By Shane Claiborne — December 14, 2021
(RNS) — For every nine executions, there is one exoneration.
Faith leaders gather in Houston in response to gun violence
By Kathryn Post — September 3, 2021
(RNS) — 'It's time to stop trusting in this myth of redemptive violence that more guns are going to make us safer.'
LA clergy look to hold city officials responsible for allowing Sean Feucht’s Skid Row event
By Alejandra Molina — January 14, 2021
(RNS) — On Wednesday (Jan. 13), Clergy for Black Lives hosted a virtual news conference on Zoom to condemn the ‘white supremacist violence and heretical Christian prophecy’ in the nation’s capital and in downtown LA.
Tony Campolo, beloved pastor and social activist, recovering from stroke
By Kathryn Post — July 6, 2020
(RNS) — Speaker and pastor Tony Campolo had a stroke that partially paralyzed the left side of his face and body; he is now in recovery at a health center.
The original ‘Blue Christmas’: New Advent resources focus on grief, justice before celebration
By Emily McFarlan Miller — December 16, 2019
(RNS) — A number of new Advent resources available this year admit a bleak midwinter spirit, drawing attention to grief and injustice.
Religious right sticks by Trump as political heat rises
By Elana Schor — October 11, 2019
(AP) — "Whatever you think of Trump personally," one evangelical supporter told Fox News recently, "it is undeniable" that he has succeeded in enacting conservative Christians' agenda.
Christian leaders call for Day of Prayer in support of impeachment inquiry
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 8, 2019
(RNS) — More than 80 Christian leaders are calling for a National Day of Prayer this Sunday (Oct. 13) 'for the truth to be revealed through the impeachment inquiry.'
The family values we need at the border
By Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove — July 30, 2019
(RNS) — I was raised in the United States by Christians who emphasized the family values of Scripture and exhorted me to be vigilant in resisting worldly forces that tear families apart.
Red Letter Christians gear up for UK launch
By Rosie Dawson — January 4, 2019
LONDON (RNS) — The evangelical group that has fought the Trump administration — and other evangelicals — on immigration and other social justice issues has struck a chord with British activists.
Liberty U’s Falwell ‘censors’ student newspaper coverage of event organized by critics
By Jack Jenkins — April 7, 2018
LYNCHBURG, Va. (RNS) — The two-day event off campus drew speakers Shane Claiborne, the Rev. William Barber and others critical of university President Jerry Falwell Jr.'s support of President Trump.
Christian group plans ‘revival’ to protest ‘toxic evangelicalism’
By Jack Jenkins — February 8, 2018
(RNS) — Organizers say their event in the spring will 'stand in stark contrast to the distorted Christian nationalism that many white evangelical leaders have become known for.'
Tony Campolo to shutter the evangelical ministry he started 40 years ago
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — January 14, 2014
(RNS) “Too often, we old guys hang on too long and steal the spotlight from the new, bright, shining stars emerging as speakers and leaders,” Campolo said. “We keep occupying leadership without stepping aside and getting behind these speakers.”
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