Three Senate subcommittees hold hearings on the institution of marriage. Episode 22: āThe Senate Conducts Hearings on Marriage: Part 1ā dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: Listen to […]
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Episode 21: “The Pro-Federal Marriage Amendment Coalition Emerges”
Evangelicals rally around George W. Bush Episode 21: āThe Pro-Federal Marriage Amendment Coalition Emerges” dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: Listen to Episodes 0, 1, and 2Ā here. If […]
What do white evangelicals think about the January 6, 2021 insurrection?
I got some time today to look at the recent survey on January 6 conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute. The survey found that 57% of white evangelical Christians believe that liberal or left-wing activists such as Antifa were […]
Episode 20: “The Federal Marriage Amendment”
The Christian Right tries to amend the United States Constitution to solidify its belief that “marriage” is between one man and one woman. Episode 20: āThe Federal Marriage Amendmentā dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this […]
Blaspheme of the day
This is from Georgia. Source
What California’s conservative evangelicals think about Larry Elder
Here is Jack Hibbs, pastor of Calvary Chapel–Chino Hills, coming just short of telling his congregation to pray that talk radio host Larry Elder replace California governor Gavin Newsom in the upcoming recall election. As is often the case with […]
Tweet of the day
Metaxas and pro-Trump worship leader Sean Feucht are gearing-up for this event in Washington D.C.
Episode 19: “The Black Church and Gay Marriage”
The Christian Right was not the only opponent of same-sex marriage in early 2004. Episode 19: āThe Black Church and Gay Marriageā dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: […]
The Mar-a-Lago evangelicals are back with something called the “National Faith Advisory Board.” Let’s break it down!
The American people removed the king and his evangelical court from the throne last November, but some of the pro-Trump evangelical courtiers are not going down without a fight. Here is Forward magazine: Former Trump evangelicals are launching a new […]
Trump is endorsing people
The former president’s endorsement of Herschel Walker in the Georgia Senate race is getting the most attention, but I am more interested in his endorsement of Joe Kent in the race for the House seat from Washington state’s 3rd congressional […]
Evangelical roundup: Texas Heartbeat Act edition
What are evangelical Christians saying about the Texas Heartbeat Act? Here’s a bonus addition of the roundup. And it’s not behind the Current paywall! š James Dobson on Facebook: Just before midnight last night, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a […]
“Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their opinions.” The latest from megachurch pastor Jack Hibbs
If you want to see just about everything that is wrong with American evangelicalism today watch this clip (below) from Jack Hibbs‘s Sunday sermon at Calvary Chapel-Chino Hills. Hibbs is not leading a Sunday morning worship service here, he is […]
California settles with John MacArthur’s Grace Community Church
Here is Alejandra Melina at Religion News Service: The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday (Aug. 31) voted to authorize a $400,000 payment to settle a legal battle with Grace Community Church over lead pastor John MacArthurās defiance […]
Episode 18: “Greetings from Asbury Park”
A Jersey shore town starts issuing marriage licenses to same sex couples. Black churches in the city respond. Episode 18: āGreetings from Asbury Parkā dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above receive this narrative history podcast. Here is […]
Biden is not the only one to blame for the Taliban takeover
Here is William Saletan at Slate: Mike Pompeo, Donald Trumpās former secretary of state, blames President Joe Biden for the chaos in Afghanistan. āWeāre letting the Taliban run free and wild,ā he complained a few days ago on Fox News. Pompeo, […]
Franklin Graham calls for a day of prayer for Afghanistan days after he asks his followers if they “miss President Trump.”
Franklin Graham is calling for a day of prayer for Afghanistan on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Here is his Facebook message to followers: DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE PEOPLE OF AFGHANISTAN Iām asking for Christians around the world to join […]
When celebrity megachurch pastors get too close to politicians.
Some California evangelicals love GOP gubernatorial candidate and conservative talk show host Larry Elder. None more than Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel–Chino Hills. Today Elder’s former fiancĆ©e and radio producer is accusing him of waving a gun at her while […]
“A History of Evangelical and Politics” podcast is on break this week
No episode this week. Feel free to use the break to get caught-up on previous episodes. Those who do not subscribe to the podcast can listen to listen to Episodes 0, 1, and 2Ā here. If you like what you hear, […]
Biden botches the withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Christian Right pounces.
The Christian Right response to the Afghanistan situation should remind us that it is primarily a political movement. Charlie Kirk, the founder of Liberty University’s Standing for Freedom Center, knows what is really going on here. It’s all about Biden […]
Episode 17: “The City by the Bay Starts Marrying Same-Sex Couples”
San Francisco beats Massachusetts to the punch and starts issuing marriage licenses. The Christian Right responds. Episode 17: āThe City by the Bay Starts Marrying Same-Sex Couplesā dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history […]