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Evangelicals respond to the Biden-Trump presidential debate
It is interesting to note that very few pro-Trump/anti-Biden evangelicals are talking about the more than 30 lies Trump told during the debate. There was very little Trump said on Thursday night that was true! Jemar Tisby: Bart Barber, outgoing […]
Southern Baptists offer Trump advice on his VP pick
Politico reporters Adam Wren and Megan Messerly asked Southern Baptist messengers in Indianapolis who they think Trump should pick as his running mate. Here is a taste of their piece: “I think evangelicals will generally, by and large, vote for […]
The Southern Baptist Convention messengers reject the so-called “Law Amendment”
Today at their annual meeting in Indianapolis the Southern Baptist Convention rejected an amendment that would change the denomination’s constitution to clarify that the only kind of church in friendly cooperation with the convention is one that “affirms, appoints, or […]
Trump, MAGA Southern Baptists, and friends will meet in an Indianapolis sideshow
It is not an official Southern Baptist Convention event, but while delegates from the largest Protestant denomination in the country meet next week in Indianapolis, some of the most conservative and Trumpy members of the convention will gather in what […]
“The real issue is the president’s character … [and] the way we have separated sin from consequences.”
On February 19, 1999, Albert Mohler, the president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, appeared on Larry King Live on CNN to talk about Bill Clinton’s impeachment. The Baptist Press did a story on that appearance. You can read it here. […]
Special Evangelical roundup: The Trump verdict
Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felonies today. It’s only been a little more than an hour, but there are already plenty of early initial reactions from American evangelical Christians: Warren Throckmorton: Ryan Helfenbein of Liberty University’s Standing for Freedom […]
Southern Baptists debate an amendment that “affirms, appoints, or employs only men as any kind of pastor or elder…”
There is always drama in the weeks before the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting. This time it is over the so-called “Law Amendment.” Here is Heath Lambert, pastor of First Baptist Church–Jacksonville, with some background: The Law Amendment is one […]
Evangelical roundup for May 13, 2024
What is happening in Evangelical Land? French evangelicals respond to Macron’s proposed euthanasia law. Roger Olsen addresses the Mark Driscoll-male stripper-Jezebel-men’s conference affair. World Vision is responding to the Brazilian flooding: The Spanish evangelical party seeks a seat in the […]
Evangelical roundup for April 25, 2024
What is happening in Evangelical land? How will the Mike Johnson-Marjorie Taylor Greene breakup affect Trump? The evangelicals who pushed Mike Johnson to push the Ukraine aid bill. And here. World Vision celebrates Earth Day: Evangelicals gather in Krakow, Poland. […]
Evangelical roundup for April 17, 2024
What is happening in Evangelical land? Evangelicalism is growing in the United Kingdom. Are Southern Baptists breaking with Christian nationalists? More here. Evangelicals bringing water to Sudan: The Italian Evangelical Alliance celebrates its 50th birthday Rwandan evangelicals thirty years after […]
Evangelical roundup for April 11, 2024
What is happening in Evangelical land? Conservative evangelicals want Trump to do more on abortion. I have never heard of Josh Garrels, but he is apparently a “prominent Christian musician.” The Red Letter Christians think he may be a coward. […]
Trump takes a pro-choice position on abortion. Tells everyone to “follow their heart.” Some evangelical leaders respond, but most show no outrage.
This morning Donald Trump announced that abortion was a decision best left up to the people in the states. Watch: Two quick thoughts: The Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America came out quickly this morning with this: “We are deeply disappointed […]
Evangelical roundup for March 25, 2024
What is happening in Evangelical land? Reuters discovers Trump evangelical media. Are evangelicals responsible for violence in the Middle East? Evangelicals disrupt pre-Lenten partying in Brazil. World Vision on Gaza: Are evangelicals placing power over politics? Russell Moore tries to […]
Evangelical roundup for March 11, 2024
What is happening in Evangelical land? World Vision USA celebrates International Women’s Day: Late Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney and evangelicals. Kay and Rick Warren have started a new non-profit: Rick on the Kingdom of God: D.G. Hart: Evangelicalism is […]
Evangelical roundup for February 8, 2024
What is happening in Evangelical land? Part of me will always be grateful for James Dobson. I totally agree with Bonnie Kristian: Evangelicals should consider a “journalism tithe.” Rick Warren on certainty: Christian music and Nashville. Willow Creek is closing […]
Evangelical roundup for February 1, 2024
What is happening in Evangelical land? Can evangelicalism have a constructive vision? A Denver evangelical congregation opens an overnight shelter for migrants. Ryan Burge on “cultural evangelicalism“ Christian college presidents gather: Evangelicals and European elections World Vision’s READ II Project: […]
Evangelical roundup for January 15, 2024
What is happening in Evangelical land? Trump’s legal problems are galvanizing evangelicals in Iowa. Thomas Kidd asks, “How ‘Evangelical’ are Iowa’s evangelicals? Jim Harbaugh: “Purpose-driven coach”: Iowa evangelical pastors back candidates. Shane Claiborne on Texas Governor Gregg Abbott and immigration: […]
Evangelical roundup for January 4, 2024
Happy New Year! What is happening in Evangelical land? The national director of the Church of England Evangelical Council ponders the future of evangelicals in the Church of England. Texas evangelicals come together to form the country’s largest food bank. […]
Evangelical roundup for December 14, 2023
What is happening in Evangelical Land: Writer Steven King rips Trump-supporting evangelicals. A news website is uniting Spanish evangelicals. Nicaragua is closing 256 evangelical NGOs. More on Michael Youssef’s evangelism rally in Egypt. Good to see Scot McKnight covering Current‘ […]