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Hulu’s ‘Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia’ Shows That We Can No Longer Ignore Connections Between Religion and Drugs
If surveyed about the relationship between religion and drugs, I’d wager that a majority would...
This Quote About ‘Pregnant’ Church From Outgoing SBC President is Deeply Troubling For Anyone Concerned About Sexual Abuse
“Whenever the church gets in bed with politics, the church gets pregnant. And our...
We Can’t Spiritualize Our Way out of American Polarization
As I noted previously here on RD, when it comes to covering American Christianity in...
Another Manufactured Outrage: Rep. Ilhan Omar Did Nothing Wrong in Listing Hamas, Israel, and U.S. Together
Last week, Representative Ilhan Omar asked Secretary of State Tony Blinken a straightforward question. It...
The Roots of White Evangelicalism’s Crisis Are in White Evangelical Churches, Not Republican Politics
In recent months, the Southern Baptist Convention has faced a steady stream of high-profile defections,...
Less for Moore? If Russell Moore Left the SBC Due to Conscience and Convictions His Next Move Is a Curious One
The departure of Russell Moore from the Southern Baptist Convention has been a long time...
Why Mike Lindell and the Majority of White Evangelicals Can’t Give Up On ‘The Big Lie’
This Saturday, June 12th, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell will host a rally aimed at supporting...
UPDATED: The Coup That Never Ends: ‘Whitemanism’ and the Perils of a Flimsy Liberalism
The following piece has been updated with an adendum titled: Is a Fixation on...
A Note To Churches During Pride: If You’re Not LGBTQ-Affirming, Keep Your Water
It’s Pride Month again! Time for indulging in hope, for flying flags, and for remembering...
Sanctuary and the Second Amendment: Do Guns Deserve Special Protection?
At the dramatic climax of Victor Hugo’s famous gothic novel, Notre-Dame de Paris (better known...