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Evangelical roundup for October 31, 2022

John Fea   |  October 31, 2022 Leave a Comment

What is going on in Evangelical land?

The growing political influence of Latino evangelicals.

More on progressive evangelicals in Brazil who reject the “Bolsonarization of Churches”

How Christian ethics became right wing populism.

Jim Wallis on the attack on Paul Pelosi:

Republican platitudes against violence with well wishes for the recovery of Paul Pelosi are just not enough until they stop the talk that leads to violence-by their own candidates, surrogates, & allied social media platforms that demonize, dehumanize, & threaten their opponents.

— Jim Wallis (@jimwallis) October 29, 2022

British historian David Bebbington on Texas Baptists.

Tim Keller on MLK:

MLK's antidote to racism was rooted in a divine appeal. He quotes Amos-Let justice roll down like water and righteousness in a mighty stream

— Timothy Keller (@timkellernyc) October 28, 2022

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Seattle Pacific University’s lawsuit that sought to stop Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s investigation into the school’s hiring practices.

A Russian evangelical church renounces its Russian citizenship.

White evangelicals and Black pastors are pretty similar theologically:

Did you know Black Protestants are basically just as likely as evangelicals to say that "The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word"?

Theologically, Black Protestants look very similar to evangelicals. Obviously vote much different, though. pic.twitter.com/OTkVafxpnt

— Ryan Burge 📊 (@ryanburge) October 29, 2022

Are evangelical pastors endorsing candidates in violation of the tax code?

Blast from the past:

A form of the prosperity gospel is present in the Christian financial planning world.

Hell Houses

YouTube bans controversial pastor Greg Locke. More on Locke here.

Layoffs at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Franklin Graham on a recent incident with conservative pundit Matt Walsh at the University of Wisconsin-Madison:

The animosity toward Christians & conservatives on many college campuses is just unbelievable. We need to pray for & encourage Christian young people like this who aren’t afraid to take a public stand for God & His Word. https://t.co/NghyRH6ubo

— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) October 30, 2022

Record enrollments at Liberty University.

Trumpism: “It’s not a cult“

Saddleback Church apparently does not want to leave the Southern Baptist Church over its support of women pastors.

Robert Jeffress is all in on Christian nationalism:

If voting for candidates who embrace biblical values is “Christian Nationalism,” count me in!

Read more: https://t.co/dumBb3ME2u

— Dr. Robert Jeffress (@robertjeffress) October 30, 2022

Jeffress builds a case for Jesus voting

Lance being Lance:

Trump cultist/Christian nationalist preacher Lance Wallnau tells his followers they must support GOP candidates because "when your dealing with the Nazi Party, or you're dealing with the KKK, or your dealing with organized antifa … you can't afford to go too neutral." pic.twitter.com/zUeFdMYWrX

— Right Wing Watch (@RightWingWatch) October 27, 2022

And here is Lance raising questions about the attack on Paul Pelosi:. Why doesn’t it surprise me he is embracing this conspiracy theory:

LIES—- What’s Not Adding Up About Pelosi Break-in… pic.twitter.com/dKNruucv6O

— Lance Wallnau (@lancewallnau) October 29, 2022

Court evangelical David Brody is also buying the conspiracy theory:

David Brody:

There Are Multiple Problems with the Paul Pelosi – David DePape Story – Nothing Adds Up https://t.co/b9UycUlk7Z

— David Brody (@DBrodyReports) October 30, 2022

Brody also wants a blue check from Elon Musk:

Dear Elon Musk, I already have the blue check validation from Jesus so I’m good on Heaven but can I get a blue check on Twitter now? It would be kind of cool. @elonmusk @RealAmVoice @CBNNews

— David Brody (@DBrodyReports) October 28, 2022

More on Mark Driscoll and adultery allegations.

The pastor who prayed for Herschel Walker.

The National Association of Evangelical endorses N.T. Wright:

In this short video, @profntwright explains the context of "evangelion" (the word we translate as "gospel" and the basis for "evangelical"). In the ancient world full of supposed "good news" claims, what was the evangelion of the kingdom of God? https://t.co/zVf1rcihII

— National Association of Evangelicals (@NAEvangelicals) October 27, 2022

Ralph and Herschel pose for the cameras:

With my good friend & the next US Senator from Georgia @Herschelwalker in Spaulding this morning. Cameo by his lovely wife Julie. #RunHerschelRun pic.twitter.com/J7XFkxyueq

— Ralph Reed (@ralphreed) October 29, 2022

Doug Mastriano’s wife claims she and Doug love Israel more than Jews.

Another example of the state of evangelical politics today from Ted Cruz: “Even in his diminished state”:

This is a blatant lie. And—even in his diminished state—@JoeBiden knows it.

Every single media “fact checker” has a responsibility to unequivocally call out this, quite literal, gas lighting. https://t.co/6aZZYiGIso

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) October 28, 2022

Mike Lindell fuels the election denial movement.

Football coach Hugh Freeze gets a contract extension at Liberty University.

Remnant? 81% of evangelicals voted for Trump in 2016 and 2020:

Scripture contains many examples of remnants of people that remained faithful to God despite the faithlessness of those around them. God still has a remnant today.

Stay strong, keep the faith, and together let's strengthen the remnant to advance biblical truth in America.

— Tony Perkins (@tperkins) October 29, 2022

700 Southern Baptist pastors call for a ban on women pastors. They don’t want Saddleback Church to have women pastors:

Southern Baptists have a choice to make.
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We can either do what Saddleback wants and declare that female pastors are consistent with SBC cooperation, or we can take the Bible and our own statement of faith seriously and part ways with Saddleback.https://t.co/aCf30nahJ3

— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) October 27, 2022

Sean Feucht teams-up with Liberty University’s Standing for Freedom Center. And as long as we are on the subject of the Liberty University Standing for Freedom Center, when did they adopt this new logo. All their posts now look like they are ads for a comedy club.

We're so excited to have @seanfeucht leading worship for us a the Standing for Freedom Summit! Spots are selling out quickly, so get your ticket now!

Visit the link to register:https://t.co/fTfKShR17F pic.twitter.com/xEG6kPZ9ZJ

— Standing for Freedom Center (@freedomcenterlu) October 28, 2022

The Texas Lieutenant governor worships at John Hagee’s church:

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick came to worship with our Cornerstone Church congregation this morning. @DanPatrick pic.twitter.com/TUHpfaiZZN

— Pastor John Hagee (@PastorJohnHagee) October 30, 2022

And this from Hagee:

Had the privilege of praying over Texas Governor Greg Abbott at A&M University with Chancellor John Sharp.@GregAbbott_TX pic.twitter.com/4Pm2oBhlIY

— Pastor John Hagee (@PastorJohnHagee) October 29, 2022

Huck being Huck:

The White House announced plans for their Halloween festival & they are replacing bobbing for apples with hair sniffing & game called “Where’s Joe?” Where participants follow Joe from a podium to the ice cream shop.

— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) October 30, 2022

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