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Weekly Roundup: May 1
Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. This week we published a report on the Summit for Religious Freedom, a review of a new book about being…
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Marching Against an ‘Illegal and Unholy War’
“What we are seeing in many ways is a war on divinity being waged by a narcissist who has some kind of God complex.”
Apr 30
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John Danforth, Former GOP Senator & Episcopal Priest, Calls Bishop Budde ‘Prophetic’
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Hegseth Borrows Violent Prayer From ‘Pulp Fiction’ to Bless Iran War at April Pentagon Worship Service
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Protesters Disrupt Southern Baptist Church of Pastor Who Leads ICE Office in Minnesota
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Chris Tomlin’s Worshipwashing of Charlie Kirk
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When a Politician’s Party Trumps Their Church
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Lutherans Hammer Against Misinformation by Michael Flynn & Elon Musk
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Review & Giveaway: Becoming Neighbors
The concept of “neighbor” is a pretty big deal within the Christian faith.
Apr 29
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Advocates for Church-State Separation Find Humor, Joy Amid Challenging Work
“I’ve come to view Jesus the way I’ve come to view Elvis. I love the guy, but a lot of his fan clubs terrify me.”
Apr 28
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Weekly Roundup: April 24
Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. In addition to a look at how our Pulp Fiction prayer report went viral that is free for anyone to read…
Apr 24
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Hey, Fifth Circuit: Keep John Leland’s Name Out of Your Mouth!
On Tuesday (April 21), the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned previous rulings to say the state of Texas can force public schools to post a…
Apr 23
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That Viral ‘Pulp Fiction’ Prayer Story
That story really did go viral in the United States and elsewhere. And it all started with 'A Public Witness.'
Apr 20
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‘The Bible According to Christian Nationalists’ Wins Top Award From Religion Communicators Council
Word&Way also garners two Best in Class awards.
Apr 18
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Weekly Roundup: April 17
Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. This week, we published a look at divergent Christian voices about climate change and broke the news of…
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Hegseth Borrows Violent Prayer From ‘Pulp Fiction’ to Bless Iran War at April Pentagon Worship Service
For the second month in a row, Pete Hegseth, who likes to call himself “secretary of war,” read a violent prayer — that echoes a scene in the Quentin…
Apr 15
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Seeking Faithful Stewardship in a Toxic Political Environment
This issue of A Public Witness considers dangerous voices against climate action and the Christians working to love their neighbors and the Creator by…
Apr 14
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