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  1. Aug 16

    "Growing up, church leaders taught me that a lot of things 'the world' agrees with just aren’t right according to God ... Little did I know that my opinions on these issues would change so dramatically as I gained a better understanding of our society."

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  2. Aug 15

    "Maybe when somebody says ' should talk more about faith,' we should ask, 'To who?'"

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  3. Aug 2

    Under , foreign policy—particularly foreign aid—is increasingly being shaped in a pro-evangelical way.

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  4. Aug 1

    The First Baptist Church of Dallas was founded 150 years ago. It’s been political for almost as long.

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    Jul 30

    This is a crucial point. It’s also why at , we use the term “religious imposition.” Because it is not about freedom or liberty. It’s about evangelicals imposing their values on the rest of us.

    In light of Jeff Sessions' announcement of the formation of a "religious liberty" task force, it is useful to note the politics of choosing the language of "religious liberty" vs. "religious freedom."
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  6. Jul 27

    "The Trump administration’s potential restoration of the so-called domestic gag rule—on which the DHSS will only take public comments through July 31—is the latest act of state violence against women’s right to self-determination." —

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  7. Jul 24

    Why it's not exactly right to call it a Catholic-majority SCOTUS, from :

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  8. Jul 23

    How a Catholic-Majority SCOTUS Fulfills an Evangelical Dream:

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  9. Jul 19

    Trump’s pardon of the Hammonds demonstrates the link between Whiteness and land domination. A fascinating thesis connecting immigration, Charlottesville, and the Bundy Occupation:

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  10. Jul 17

    As usual does a great job but if and the SBC are interested in seeking unity and equality they might want to disavow complementarian theology which subordinates women and puts them at risk:

    Southern Baptist president wants to focus on saving souls instead of partisan politics: “what we’re unified around is gospel.” My story:
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  11. Jul 16

    Great response to the cries of "this is not who we are" by for . Yes, it is.

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    Jul 11

    For 's OMFG files (this category pleases me bigly), here's my quick take on the Hammond pardon.

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    Jul 10

    I wrote about the standoff for back in the day.

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  14. Jul 5

    Exclusive: Columnist on his Sudden Departure From Religion News Service on

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  15. Jul 3

    The singular was on it!

    RD’s piece on AP’s reporting is here:
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    Jun 30

    "Many fundamentalists’ faith practices include the ability to “harmonize” uncomfortable facts, and the history of creationism gives us some clues as to how it works." -

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  17. Jun 28

    Another major blow to RNS leadership and direction. Best of luck to whom we don't always agree with but whose integrity and talent are unimpeachable.

    After 5 years, I am leaving Religion News Service. Here's why:
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    Jun 19

    The proposed resolution recalls the church’s historic role in advocating for religious freedom and separation of church and state —and calls on the church to pick up the mantle of liberation in opposition to new forms of oppression. Via

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    Jun 16

    Federal funds were supposed to be used to combat infant mortality. They were used on programs designed to "share Christ" instead:

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    Jun 15

    A conversation with about the of

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