Ethics/Morality/Religion
A new biblical epic, ‘The Book of Clarence,’ captures the political side of the messiah. By Andre Henry / RNS
Religion scholar on how Donald Trump has activated “the Christian enemies of democracy.” By Chauncey Devega / Salon
The dilemmas of living in a post-religious world. By Shadi Hamid / Wash Post
‘The Book of Clarence’: Biblically inspired film mixes faith and farce. By Michael O’Sullivan / Wash Post
Biden to visit Mother Emanuel AME Church as South Carolina primaries approach. By Adelle M. Banks / RNS
Famous Preacher T.D. Jakes Denies He Attended Sex Parties With Diddy / The Daily Beast.
How Trump Captured Iowa’s Religious Right. By Benjamin Wallace-Wells / The New Yorker
January 6th insurrection anniversary: Mike Johnson and the radical evangelical Christians who encouraged the Capitol riot. By Molly Olmstead / Slate
The Bible And Black People: A Torrid Love Affair. By Rev. Osagyefo Sekou / Newsone
What does Watch Night mean for Black Americans today? It dates back to the Emancipation Proclamation. By AP and RNS
Meet the New Apostolic Reformation, cutting edge of the Christian right. By Paul Rosenberg / Salon
They Changed Their Minds about Slavery and Left a Bible Record. By David Dangerfield and Ramon Jackson / Christianity Today
Black church coalition names reparations, voting, health equity among priorities. By Adelle M. Banks / RNS
James Carville Draws Fire For Calling Speaker Mike Johnson a Christian Nationalist. By Cecilia Buchanan / Beliefnet
The Theological Truth We Must Press During War. By Esau McCaulley / NYT
Is Anti-Zionism Always Antisemitic? A Fraught Question for the Moment. By Jonathan Weisman / NYT
How Republicans convinced themselves America was meant to be a “Christian nation.” By Amanda Marcotte / Salon
A Vision for Healing the Divided American Church. By Christianity Today
To Bear Witness to Evil. By Cathy Young / The Bulwark
Why Fundamentalists Love Trump. By David French / NYT
Mideast War Pushes Companies to Extend Diversity Programs to Faith Groups. By Emma Goldberg / NYT
Don’t Miss These African Christmas Hits. By Akosua Frempong / Christianity Today
Viva Guadalupe! Beyond Mexico, the Indigenous Virgin Mary is a powerful symbol of love and inclusion for millions of Latinos in the US. By Kristy Nabhan-Warren / The Conversation
The cults that took over Christian colleges now aim to take over your government. By SemDem / Daily Kos
Well-known Detroit pastor the Rev. Charles G. Adams dies, but his legacy lives on. By Terrell Bailey / CBS News
Kamala Harris issues sharp rebuke of Israel for Gaza loss of life. By Josh Meyer / USA Today
Mike Johnson claims to hate the devil. Maybe he should look in the mirror. By Nathaniel Manderson / Salon
There Is No Way to Live a Life Without Regret. By Lydia Polgreen / NYT
My Father, My Faith, and Donald Trump. By Tim Alberta / The Atlantic
Americans Under 30 Don’t Trust Religion — or Anything Else. By Jessica Grose / NYT
