Raphael Warnock delivered a real stemwinder last night at the Democratic National Convention. Speeches like this remind me of why I felt compelled to argue in 2018 that the early civil rights movement provides the best historical model for evangelicals, […]
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Cornerstone University president Gerson Moreno-Riaño says the quiet parts out loud
I was going to take some time off from the blog this weekend to get some work done on a book manuscript, but this story pulled me back, Michael Corleone-style. (Not familiar with what is going on these days at […]
REVIEW: God Gave Rock & Roll to You
The historical effects of Jesus Music roll on and on
Live blogging night 2 of the 2024 Republican National Convention
Coming soon. In the meantime, check out our coverage of night 1. ***** Is the GOP unified? Maybe. But old GOP rivalries die hard. Remember when Matt Gaetz managed to get Kevin McCarthy removed as Speaker of the House? Remember […]
The Author’s Corner with Jean Dennison
Jean Dennison is Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Washington. This interview is based on her new book, Vital Relations: How the Osage Nation Moves Indigenous Nationhood into the Future (University of North Carolina Press, 2024). JF: What […]
How are evangelicals responding to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump?
Many are offering thoughts and prayers today for former president Donald Trump and our nation. Trump’s supporters and his critics are condemning political violence. Here are how evangelical Christians are responding: Christianity Today has a piece here. Franklin Graham: Southern […]
Oklahoma announces a “complete overhaul” of its social studies curriculum. The state is relying on an “A-List Executive Review Committee” of conservative activists
Here is the Washington Examiner: Oklahoma’s top education official is overhauling the state’s social studies curriculum to emphasize American exceptionalism to combat what he says is left-wing messaging that teaches children to “hate America.” In a document obtained by the Washington Examiner, Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction […]
Some on the Christian Right are unhappy with the 2024 GOP platform
Today the GOP platform committee met in Milwaukee. As we noted over the weekend, there was some debate over whether the platform should have a statement calling for a national ban on abortion. Donald Trump, the presumptive nominee, does not […]
More questions about Cornerstone University’s decision to fire humanities professors
Not familiar with this story? Get up to speed here and here and here. Cornerstone University is trying to refute our claims that it has eliminated all arts and humanities programs. In an interview with MinistryWatch blogger Warren Cole Smith, Cornerstone spokesperson Heide […]
Cornerstone University fires tenured professors and terminates all humanities and arts programs
I recently finished Rick Ostrander’s memoir focused on his career in evangelical higher education. Among Rick’s many stops in Christian college leadership was Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He served as provost at the university from 2009 to 2015. […]
Ishmael Reed to Cornel West: “Are you sure you want to help install a dictatorship?”
The work of Ishmael Reed got on my radar screen after he started criticizing Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical Hamilton. In fact, Reed was so critical of Hamilton that he wrote an entire play titled The Haunting of Lin-Manuel Miranda (2019). […]
James Lawson, RIP
Lawson was the non-violent activist who mentored the young men and women involved in the Nashville Student Movement. I had a chance to meet one of his students, Rip Patton, in June 2017. I wrote a little bit about my […]
The Unmysterious Russian Soul
Westerners are Russocentric—as Ukrainians know all too well
Albert Mohler, Doug Wilson, and Steve Bannon will speak at the National Conservatism conference in July
The National Conservative movement is hosting its fourth annual conference in July. Watch: Speakers include: Albert Mohler (President Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Steve Bannon (Trump adviser and alt-right leader) Josh Hawley (U.S. Senator from Missouri) Stephen Miller (Trump adviser and […]
Headline of the day: “History Major Discerned Call to Priesthood While Working at Wawa”
How could I resist calling your attention to a headline containing the words “History Major,” “Priesthood,” and “Wawa”? From Catholic Philly: Born and raised in Glenside, and a parishioner at Saint Luke the Evangelist Church, Transitional Deacon Brendan Zehner says he […]
Is book publishing doomed? Point and counterpoint
The rumors of the death of book publishing have been greatly exaggerated.
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 […]
The Author’s Corner with Jeffrey E. Anderson
Jeffrey E. Anderson is Professor of History and Associate Director of the School of Humanities at the University of Louisiana Monroe. This interview is based on his new book, Voodoo: An African American Religion (LSU Press, 2024). JF: What led […]
INTERVIEW: John Fea on Why Study History
It’s an antidote to narcissism and a pathway to change
American Bible Society closes its $60 million museum
American Bible Society (ABS) spent a lot of time and money to build the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center (FLDC). I was present at the first content planning meeting for this museum. During that meeting, the ABS planners believed that […]