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El Paso Shootings August 2019

Candida Moss on “Thoughts and Prayers”

John Fea   |  August 11, 2019

According to theologian Candida Moss, "thoughts and prayers" can be good things, but they alone cannot solve the gun violence problem in the United States.Ā  To suggest … [Read more...] about Candida Moss on “Thoughts and Prayers”

Narcissist in Chief

John Fea   |  August 9, 2019

I will just let Jimmy Kimmel explain: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j24s9MY9rtU&w=560&h=315] … [Read more...] about Narcissist in Chief

When a President Visits Those Who Survived a Mass Shooting…

John Fea   |  August 8, 2019

Here is Trump in an El Paso hospital: This is viewer video of President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS at @umcelpaso meeting with victims and medical staff. Send us any … [Read more...] about When a President Visits Those Who Survived a Mass Shooting…

I am Glad to See That the President’s Meetings with Survivors Today Had Such a Big Effect on Him

John Fea   |  August 7, 2019

I don’t know who Joaquin Castro is other than the lesser brother of a failed presidential candidate (1%) who makes a fool of himself every time he opens his mouth. … [Read more...] about I am Glad to See That the President’s Meetings with Survivors Today Had Such a Big Effect on Him

“Imagine if the Christian Right started offering mere ‘thoughts and prayers’ to end abortion”

John Fea   |  August 7, 2019

Some of you read this post from yesterday. A condensed version of this post appeared today as an op-edĀ inĀ The Washington Post. … [Read more...] about “Imagine if the Christian Right started offering mere ‘thoughts and prayers’ to end abortion”

When Does a Life Issue Demand Political Action and When are Just “Thoughts and Prayers” Enough?

John Fea   |  August 6, 2019

In the wake of the El Paso and Dayton shootings, conservative evangelicals are offering lots of thoughts and prayers.Ā  Many of them are saying that we need to solve … [Read more...] about When Does a Life Issue Demand Political Action and When are Just “Thoughts and Prayers” Enough?

Trump Has Failed to Stop the “American Carnage”

John Fea   |  August 6, 2019

Conor Friedersdorf gets it right atĀ The Atlantic: President Donald Trump declared in his inaugural address that the ā€œAmerican carnageā€ some in the nation were facing … [Read more...] about Trump Has Failed to Stop the “American Carnage”

Did Your Evangelical Church Say Anything About El Paso or Dayton on Sunday Morning?

John Fea   |  August 6, 2019

Feel free to write a response in the comment sections below or hit me up on Twitter. Meanwhile, here is a taste of Emma Green's piece on the evangelical response to … [Read more...] about Did Your Evangelical Church Say Anything About El Paso or Dayton on Sunday Morning?

This is What a Presidential Speech Looks Like in the Wake of El Paso and Dayton

John Fea   |  August 5, 2019

From Barack Obama's Facebook page today: Michelle and I grieve with all the families in El Paso and Dayton who endured these latest mass shootings. Even if details … [Read more...] about This is What a Presidential Speech Looks Like in the Wake of El Paso and Dayton

On Whataboutism and Moral Equivalence in the Age of Trump

John Fea   |  August 5, 2019

Tony, a regular commentator at this blog, an evangelical Christian, and a lawyer, writes in response to my post on Trump's speech this morning (I copied it from the … [Read more...] about On Whataboutism and Moral Equivalence in the Age of Trump

A Quick Take on Trump’s Pathetic Speech in the Wake of El Paso and Dayton

John Fea   |  August 5, 2019

20 dead in El Paso.Ā  9 dead in Dayton.Ā  This weekend Trump was largely missing.Ā  He gave a few comments on an airport tarmac.Ā  He tweeted a few things.Ā  But he did not … [Read more...] about A Quick Take on Trump’s Pathetic Speech in the Wake of El Paso and Dayton

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