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Evangelical roundup for November 13, 2023

John Fea   |  November 13, 2023

What is happening in Evangelical land?

A word from the editor of the Evangelical Roundup:

A journey out of Christian nationalism with the help of what I heard is a pretty good book on subject. šŸ™‚

The massive growth of evangelicalism in Brazil.

Michael Wear on evangelicals’ “post-Roe consensus”:

As I warned over a year ago, Republican pro-life advocates coming to realize now, after it’s too late in many states, that if they don’t lead on forming plausible post-Roe consensus, the post-Dobbs landscape will be even *more* liberal on abortion. https://t.co/cVySzWHLk8

— Michael Wear (@MichaelRWear) November 8, 2023

European evangelicals oppose hatred against Jews and Muslims.

Jim Wallis on finding hope in peacemaking.

Shane Claiborne thanks Ta-Nehisi Coates:

Thank you brother. pic.twitter.com/UsB0U6xXMb

— Shane Claiborne (@ShaneClaiborne) November 12, 2023

More Shane on Gaza:

Over 4000 kids have been killed in Gaza.

Killing kids is evil.

Ceasefire now.
Release the hostages now.
Stop the violence now.

ā€œWoe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darknessā€¦ā€ -Isaiah 5:20 pic.twitter.com/CGonsiEYl3

— Shane Claiborne (@ShaneClaiborne) November 12, 2023

More Shane:

I know there is a lot going on in the world. Sometimes I just need to focus on a few concrete things we can do locally to make a difference. And one of those is turning abandoned houses into homes for families who need one. We have 3 houses here in Philly that are ready to… pic.twitter.com/WJnV727gGO

— Shane Claiborne (@ShaneClaiborne) November 11, 2023

Evangelical churches devastated by the recent Nepal earthquake.

Slacktivist is not surprised that 1 in 3 evangelicals voted to enshrine abortion in the Ohio state constitution.

Do churches need more announcements?

The Coalition for Christian Colleges & Universities announces its “presidential fellows.” These are Christian educators who want to be future CCCU college presidents.

Jordan Peterson: Evangelicals’ worldly wiseman?

Franklin Graham provides scholarships for Ukrainian students at evangelical Montreat College:

It was great to meet this sharp group of Ukrainian students at our @SamaritansPurse headquarters yesterday. We are partnering with @MontreatCollege to provide scholarships for these young people whose lives have been affected by the conflict in their country. pic.twitter.com/d1zcvGzgcZ

— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) November 9, 2023

Wheaton College students who identify as “gender minorities” talk about their experiences on campus.

When it comes to Mike Johnson, some critical journalists are getting “unhinged.”

The burden of COVID-19 often fell on younger evangelical pastors.

Albert Mohler embraces Christian nationalism. Transcript here.

Listen in as @DavidSchrock & Stephen Wellum interview @albertmohler on Christian Nationalism(s).

Full Episode: https://t.co/LRmkkfndbw

Full Transcript: https://t.co/LaPscPDJx9 pic.twitter.com/lhb8eso0xx

— Christ Over All (@Christ_OverAll) November 8, 2023

Iowa evangelical kingmaker Bob Vander Plaats and his Family Leader organization are planning a GOP candidates “Thanksgiving Forum” later this month, but the Republican National Committee is threatening to sanction candidates who attend. Learn more here.

Blast from the past:

At The Gospel Coalition, Nathan Finn reviews Andrew Wilson’s Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West

Robert Jeffress’s church plays “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” for Veteran’s Day:

Happy Veterans Day! Enjoy "Battle Hymn Of The Republic" by the First Dallas Choir and Orchestra. We are so grateful for all who gave up their freedom to earn ours šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø pic.twitter.com/xA2oDg9oK3

— Dr. Robert Jeffress (@robertjeffress) November 11, 2023

Jeffress is also mad at Barack Obama:

ā€œIt is an abomination that a former president of the United States, Barack Obama, would say he's not ā€˜picking sides’ in this battle. When you're talking about beheading babies, exactly what other side is there? He is a complete disgrace.ā€
READ: https://t.co/7bwoqheKAD

— Dr. Robert Jeffress (@robertjeffress) November 9, 2023

Richard Land comes to the defense of Jews on college campuses.

Beth Moore on 1990s Christian contemporary music:

(I had to turn down God is in control by Twila in order to write this one.) OK, so y’all, @cottrelltravis spent our LPL year doing a really fun segment of worship toward the end dedicated to 90s CCM. it was such a blast because, not only did the women my age come alive but, their…

— Beth Moore (@BethMooreLPM) November 12, 2023

The Museum of the Bible honors apologist Lee Strobel, megachurch pastor Greg Laurie, and Bible teacher Kay Arthur.

Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council and Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House:

"It's no fun to be lied about… and have your family attacked in the way they are … We appreciate all those prayers and encouragement and support." @speakerjohnson

Full interview on YouTube & Rumble. pic.twitter.com/ZL1yFAYRcs

— Tony Perkins (@tperkins) November 10, 2023

Liberty University makes an official statement declaring its support of Israel and uses Bible verses to do it.

Liberty University: The most patriotic college in the country:

The most patriotic college in America. Welcome to Liberty University. pic.twitter.com/Il162MFtpk

— Jared Vallorani (@jvallorani) November 11, 2023

This guy really loves Liberty. Notice he says nothing about education:

https://twitter.com/tgnoble/status/1723484098755223950

And this from Liberty’s Standing for Freedom Center:

Abortion is the opposite of healthcare.

— Standing for Freedom Center (@freedomcenterlu) November 11, 2023

Liberty University students on Ohio 1:

Ohioans voted to amend the state’s Constiution to guarantee abortion access. Here’s what Liberty students had to say about it… pic.twitter.com/mSBjjnbJOW

— Standing for Freedom Center (@freedomcenterlu) November 10, 2023

A Missouri-Synod Lutheran pastor indicted in the Georgia election fraud case is asking evangelicals for help.

The American Family Association calls for a boycott of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Trump evangelical court journalist David Brody with the “blah, blah, blah”:

SO tired of this line: ā€œYeah, Hamas is bad but let me tell you all the ways Israel is at fault blah blah blahā€¦ā€ The amount of time you dwell on something reveals everything I need to know.

— David Brody (@DBrodyReports) November 10, 2023

Erwin Lutzer tries to explain why Eric Metaxas is not a “whacko” followed by Metaxas with his usual pro-Trump spiel:

This Owen Strachan parody account on Twitter is pretty funny.

More on the ongoing trouble at the Anaheim Vineyard.

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