religious right
Is Trump’s Supreme Court nominee an abortion foe’s dream – or nightmare?
By David Gibson — March 29, 2017
(RNS) Neil Gorsuch was expected to fulfill the president’s promise to name a justice who would overturn Roe v. Wade. But after Gorsuch’s Senate testimony, some abortion foes are worried.
Trump’s budget slashes aid to the poor. Would Jesus have a problem with that?
By David Gibson — March 20, 2017
(RNS) The sharp debate that broke out among believers suggests that any Christian rationale for the nation’s social safety net depends on how you translate a single Greek word in the Gospel of Matthew.
Trump’s missing agenda in Congress speech? Moral issues
By David Gibson — March 1, 2017
(RNS) He won praise from pundits and the public for appearing 'presidential' in his first address to Congress. But a few religious conservatives are upset that Trump ignored their concerns.
The dangerous perversion of religion and politics I warned about
By Jerome Socolovsky — February 27, 2017
(RNS) A decade ago, a critic said a book I wrote about the threat from the religious right was a 'paranoid rant' while another detractor wrote my 'alarmist' views were 'exaggerated and implausible.'
‘Destroy’ the Johnson Amendment? Trump’s rhetoric meets reality (ANALYSIS)
By David Gibson — February 17, 2017
(RNS) The president has vowed to gut the law barring clergy and churches from politicking without risking their tax-exempt status. But his promise may be more symbol than substance.
Evangelical Jerry Falwell Jr. to head Trump education task force
By Ian Simpson — February 2, 2017
WASHINGTON (Reuters) The president of Liberty University is keen to cut university regulations, including rules on dealing with campus sexual assault, the school says.
Trump’s secretary of state pick may anger social conservatives
By David Gibson — December 13, 2016
(RNS) Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson helped convince the Boy Scouts to admit gay youths and the oil giant contributes to Planned Parenthood.
Evangelical Christians are on the left, too
By Jerome Socolovsky — October 18, 2016
Despite the growth of movements such as the Moral Mondays, the Christian left often gets lost in media coverage during election cycles. And whatever coverage does take place is often limited to conservative Christians and the “red states” of the South.
Mike Pence defends Trump at Liberty University amid evangelical debate
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 12, 2016
(RNS) A wave of repudiation from evangelical Christians has followed the release of a recording of Donald Trump making lewd remarks about women. But his running mate is standing firm.
Popular Christian author Eric Metaxas stands by Donald Trump
By David Gibson — October 12, 2016
(RNS) The evangelical media personality had been under pressure since he downplayed Trump’s ugly comments on women. On Wednesday he warned 'God will not hold us guiltless' if Hillary Clinton is elected.
Will lewd Trump tape about groping be tipping point with conservative Christians?
By David Gibson — October 8, 2016
NEW YORK (RNS) The GOP nominee's performance in Sunday night's debate may have shifted the political focus off his comments. But his candidacy may turn on what his faith-based supporters think.
How Phyllis Schlafly changed the conservative movement
By Mark Silk — September 9, 2016
(RNS) She used religion to make the so-called social issues the locus of grass roots conservative politics.
Reaction to the death of Phyllis Schlafly
By Lauren Markoe — September 6, 2016
(RNS) Fans -- and a few who rejected her politics -- remember her.
Phyllis Schlafly, anti-feminist and early supporter of the religious right, dies at 92
By guest — September 5, 2016
She made herself the darling of the religious right by fighting against pay equity for women, abortion rights, arms control, illegal immigration and communism.
Two conventions, two nominees and a whole new culture war
By David Gibson — July 29, 2016
PHILADELPHIA (RNS) It’s officially Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump for president. But just as notable is the fact that Democrats have now taken over the language of faith and morals from the GOP.
