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Evangelical roundup for July 28, 2022

John Fea   |  July 28, 2022

What is happening in Evangelical land?

Evangelicals on the rise in the Dominican Republic.

Michael Wear on abortion politics.

Doug Koopman is the new director of the American Studies Program of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.

Russell Moore interviews Bill McKibben.

I’m a sucker for anything John Stott!

Ed Stetzer: evangelical ecumenist.

Jim Wallis is right:

It looks terrible because it IS terrible. Totally unconscionable for Congress to give a $24 billion tax break to the semiconductor industry while OFFERING NOTHING for poor children or the environment https://t.co/qk5UH2pIJV

— Jim Wallis (@jimwallis) July 26, 2022

Some white Southern evangelicals are not attending church.

The National Association of Evangelicals is coming to Nashville:

Join us October 4–5 in Nashville, TN for the Flourish Conference. The focus of this two-day event is to equip Christian pastors and leaders to foster thriving communities and navigate complexity with biblical clarity. Speakers include: @EdStetzer @Nonanotnora among others. pic.twitter.com/y8Cym6NlBw

— National Association of Evangelicals (@NAEvangelicals) July 25, 2022

More debate on John Brown’s usefulness to evangelical political engagement.

More on the controversy of sexuality at Seattle Pacific University.

Funny:

https://twitter.com/edstetzer/status/1552339161226645504

The Alliance Defending Freedom

The Evangelical Environmental Network on Joe Biden’s executive action on climate change.

Evangelicals doing something about abuse.

Blast from the past:

A debate over “hopeful realism“

More on the Ted Haggard fiasco. And here.

Apparently Lance Wallnau and John Zmirak believe that democracy dies when a person is subpoenaed by Congress, doesn’t show up, and is found guilty in a court of law:

It is good that I don’t have the ability to write like this. I’d be accused of arson. We are at that moment of threat to democracy that demands action.

The Show Trial of Steve Bannon: The Day Our Democracy Died – The Stream https://t.co/xvWOcBWhPO

— Lance Wallnau (@lancewallnau) July 24, 2022

Lance being Lance:

Christian nationalist Lance Wallnau claims the Proud Boys where only at the US Capitol on Jan. 6 "to protect Trump supporters from antifa" and to "clean up the garbage" that was left behind: "Clean up the mess, any debris that's there: glass, paper, garbage cans turned over." pic.twitter.com/zRNezE3OaD

— Right Wing Watch (@RightWingWatch) July 20, 2022

James Robison with a veiled shot at the media:

The Ninth Commandment warns us not to “bear false witness against our neighbor.” People in the business of presenting news publicly should return to this truth. Telling partial truths about an event or person is not just poor journalism; it breaks this commandment.

— James Robison (@revjamesrobison) July 26, 2022

An evangelical pastor is charged with murder.

More Southern Baptist fights over women in the ministry:

Dr. Greenway makes allowance for a woman to be a pastor/elder as long as she isn't the "Sr. Pastor."

This is what happens when your goal is to have a big tent rather than be faithful to Scripture. You effectively invent offices that aren't found in Scripture. https://t.co/nFl1zCx9cd

— Tom Buck (Five Point Buck) (@TomBuck) July 27, 2022

Marjorie Taylor Greene is not shying away from the label “Christian nationalist.”

A conservative evangelical website on the “threat” of Marxism.

Adopting olive trees:

Great gift idea! We adopted an olive tree in Israel that produces personalized bottles of olive oil each yr. We give both oil & adopted trees as special gifts. The oil is great & a much appreciated gift! https://t.co/iKr4GwIfrK

— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) July 25, 2022

Mike Pence goes to church in South Carolina.

Yes, there are many evangelicals who still believe this:

The earth, in its current form, will only end when Jesus returns. It won’t end with a flood from rising sea levels. It won’t end from a heatwave caused by global warming. It won’t end because we drill too much oil or drive big trucks… @William_E_Wolfe https://t.co/Zr8bSw7xu0

— Standing for Freedom Center (@freedomcenterlu) July 25, 2022

David Brody, the Trump court journalist, and Corey Lewandowski, former Trump adviser, seems downright giddy about the possibility of Trump’s return:

NEW: @CLewandowski_ says DC speech by #PresidentTrump “seems to be the precursor to his announcement speech.” With @AnnaPerezDC on the @RealAmVoice set in DC. Here’s a clip. Watch the full interview here. https://t.co/ELd6pElkj7 #trump pic.twitter.com/VPnHjhY7od

— David Brody (@DBrodyReports) July 27, 2022

Evangelicals against the Respect for Marriage Act. Signers include Ryan T. Anderson (Ethics and Public Policy Center), Kevin Roberts (Heritage Foundation), Tony Perkins (Family Research Council), Jim Daly (Focus on the Family), Franklin Graham (Samaritan’s Purse), Albert Mohler (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), and Mat Staver (Liberty Counsel).

More evangelical fear of critical race theory:

"Critical Theory is in effect an alternative theology or religion, and that it is helpful to understand Critical Theory as just such an alternative theology or religion."

-Bradley Green, @AmReformer https://t.co/ZRKzBOyHUj

— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) July 27, 2022

More on the central Pennsylvania church that hosted a movie about Christian nationalist candidate for Pennsylvania governor Doug Mastriano.

Did Charles Stanley endorse CBD gummies?

Charlie Kirk’s new book:

Get your copy of the College Scam today at https://t.co/zWTCuQN8LP pic.twitter.com/cJuBVbP5Zu

— Winning Team Publishing (@WinningTeamPub) July 27, 2022

It looks Jack Graham was at the Trump America First Policy Institute conference. Lou Holtz was one of the speakers:

Lou Holtz is a great iconic football coach and a great American patriot. 85 years young and still lights up a room. It was an honor to spend some time with him in DC pic.twitter.com/FZjuJjLfas

— Jack Graham (@jackngraham) July 26, 2022

When Trump calls a meeting, the court evangelicals show up:

So good to be with two longtime great friends Pastor Tom Mullins and Ralph Reed founder and leader of the Faith and Freedom Coalition. Two men who love God and our country. We have worked side by side for many years to strengthen America and bless its people. pic.twitter.com/MUfR3RMnvR

— Jack Graham (@jackngraham) July 26, 2022

Gary Bauer is still all-in for Trump:

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