The founders believed that religion was important to a strong republic. Republics required virtue--the willingness to occasionally sacrifice self-interest for the … [Read more...] about Is religion good for the republic?
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The New Republic postpones religion and politics forum. Replaces Eric Metaxas with Peter Wehner
Last month I did a few posts on how The New Republic magazine was providing a platform for evangelical Trumper and conspiracy theorist Eric Metaxas. On April 5, … [Read more...] about The New Republic postpones religion and politics forum. Replaces Eric Metaxas with Peter Wehner
Kamala Harris meets with faith leaders, including Walter Kim, president of the National Association of Evangelicals
Kim was one of the few faith leaders who was actually in the room. Harris said that she wanted to discuss COVID-19 vaccines, immigration, voting rights, and hate … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris meets with faith leaders, including Walter Kim, president of the National Association of Evangelicals
Biden appoints Melissa Rogers to head the reestablished Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Glad to see this. Here is Jack Jenkins and Adelle Banks at Religion News Service: President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on Sunday (Feb. 14) … [Read more...] about Biden appoints Melissa Rogers to head the reestablished Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships