A Reporter’s Guide to the New Apostolic Reformation
May 23, 2024 · ByFrederick Clarkson and André Gagné(A)theologies, Archive, Christian Nationalism, Politics/LawMay 23, 2024. A Reporter’s Guide to the New Apostolic Reformation. Donald Trump with Apostles Paula White-Cain (right shoulder), Guillermo Maldonado of Florida (left shoulder) and Harry Jackson of Maryland, (behind Maldonado), October 29, 2019.
Why Christian Fundamentalism Is Still a Big Deal in U.S. Politics, …
Jun 1, 2015 · In a fascinating study, Superchurch: The Rhetoric and Politics of American Fundamentalism, Jonathan J. Edwards examines the ways fundamentalists have engaged the public square since the early 20 th century from the early days of separation to the rise of the modern megachurch. RD’s Eric C. Miller spoke with Edwards about the meaning of “fundamentalism,” the rise of the megachurch, and ...
Religion Dispatches
Oct 7, 2024 · Sex/Gender/Justice. Christian Nationalism. Packed with Threats of Political Violence, Media Largely Ignore the NAR’s ‘Million Women’ Rally in DC. A Love Letter (and Challenge) to Evangelical Women, ‘For Our Daughters’ Documents Devastating Cost of Christian Patriarchy. ‘Have a Blessed Day’ May Not Be a Sign of Christian ...
Is Putin a 'Real' Christian? To Understand This Conflict We Need to …
Mar 15, 2022 · Sarah Riccardi-Swartz and Robert Saler. Sarah Riccardi-Swartz is a postdoctoral fellow in the Luce-Funded Recovering Truth: Religion, Journalism, and Democracy in a Post-Truth Era project in the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict at Arizona State University. Her work is also supported by her participation as Senior Fellow in the “Orthodoxy and Human Rights” project, sponsored by ...
My Womb for His Purposes: The Perils of Unassisted Childbirth in …
Jul 14, 2009 · Already distrustful of outside experts, be they members of the education system or leaders of traditional denominations, Quiverfull followers are increasingly eschewing the medical establishment, opting to leave childbirth to God. The recent death of a newborn, however, exposes a growing rift betwee
Fact-checking Scripture: “Those who do not work should not eat.”
Mar 31, 2017 · ByDaniel Schultz (A)theologies, Archive, Daniel Schultz March 31, 2017. Fact-checking Scripture: “Those who do not work should not eat.”. Occasionally, a bit of scripture will float into public discourse, often in the context of politicians and civilians sorting through the implications of some bit of policy. The citations are as a rule ...
Trump’s ‘God Bless the USA Bible’ is No Joke
Mar 29, 2024 · Trump’s foray into the Bible business has already garnered predictable responses from various news outlets. Politico, for example, wryly begins by telling the reader, “Add ‘Bibles’ to the list of items Donald Trump is peddling as his legal fees continue to grow.”. Trump’s embrace of a Christian nationalist Bible is framed here as ...
The Quiet Passing of Fundamentalist Mormon Prophet Lynn A.
Oct 11, 2021 · Lynn A. Thompson, President of the Priesthood of the Apostolic United Brethren, the largest Mormon fundamentalist religion, quietly passed away this week on October 5, 2021. ‘Mormon fundamentalist religion’ is a term used by both early leaders of the movement and leaders within the LDS Church to
Is Proselytizing Ever Okay? Are We All ... - Religion Dispatches
Jan 12, 2022 · The person attempting to convert someone else to their religion does so because they believe that their religion is superior (which may be combined with a sincere concern that those who refuse to convert will be eternally tortured). Proselytizing also involves appeal to divine authority, which means the ordinary rules for evidence are not in play.
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