white supremacism

Report: White supremacist propaganda fell slightly; antisemitic disinformation grew

By Yonat Shimron — March 3, 2022
(RNS) — The report from the Anti-Defamation League concluded that 2021 propaganda campaigns remained historically high.

For white Christians, racial justice starts with telling the truth

By Robert P. Jones — July 28, 2020
(RNS) — Perhaps the biggest obstacle to white Christians’ full participation in the movement for racial equality is an unshakable commitment to our own innocence.

Jewish leaders: Nazi flag at Sanders rally further proof of rise in anti-Semitism

By Jack Jenkins — March 6, 2020
RNS — ‘Targeting a Jewish candidate with a Nazi flag represents a new level of depravity,’ tweeted Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League. ‘There is no place for hate in politics.’

It’s time for Christians to confront white supremacy in our churches

By Timothy Isaiah Cho — May 1, 2019
(RNS) — Our tradition has not done enough to provide a clear message that makes a white supremacist choose whom to follow this day – Jesus or whiteness.

Religion scholars aid theology student arrested protesting a white supremacist

By Jack Jenkins — July 16, 2018
(RNS) — Theologians and ethicists, and religion scholars are raising money for legal fees for Charlottesville, Va., protester and calling his demonstration against racism a ‘model’ of ‘scholar-activism.’

American Christianity’s divisions go all the way down

By David P. Gushee — September 5, 2017
The reality of a hopelessly divided American Christian scene.

Jewish Trump supporters resist calls from other Jews to renounce the president


By Menachem Wecker — August 28, 2017
(RNS) — Calls from Jewish critics to Jewish supporters of Trump to renounce the president have created rifts within families and the larger community.

Twisting the cross: The deadly theology of white supremacy

By Lauren Markoe — August 28, 2017
(RNS) — 'A symbol of love can become a weapon. The icon of redemption can become an instrument of terror,' writes Shane Claiborne.

Brooklyn megachurch pastor explains why he left the president’s evangelical advisory board

By Chris Sagona — August 21, 2017
Brooklyn, N.Y. (RNS) — 'I took a lot of heat for joining, and I took a lot of heat for leaving,' said the Rev. A.R. Bernard.

Fear, resolve and more security at Charlottesville synagogue

By Ben Finley — August 20, 2017
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — White supremacists carrying semi-automatic rifles were streaming past the synagogue, taunting congregants with phony Brooklyn accents and mocking Yiddish expressions.

We’ve condemned white nationalism. Now the harder work begins.

By Noel Schoonmaker — August 17, 2017
(RNS) — 'Decrying white nationalists is an ethical lay-up for which no white person should feel the slightest hint of self-congratulatory pride,' writes the Rev. Noel Schoonmaker.

Charlottesville: What I said from the pulpit yesterday

By David P. Gushee — August 14, 2017
White supremacist Christian nationalism must be clearly repudiated by all followers of Jesus Christ.

‘The most fantastic association of men imaginable’

By David P. Gushee — May 30, 2017
What is activating and inflaming white supremacists right now?

Roof won’t offer defense during sentencing

By guest — December 28, 2016
(RNS) 'At this point I’m not intending to offer any evidence at all or call any witnesses,' Dylann Roof said, addressing a U.S. District Court judge.
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