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Flunk Those Who Want a Religious Test for Office
The Republican lieutenant governor of Indiana wants to change his state’s Constitution to bar non-Christians from holding public office.
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Weekly Roundup: Aug. 7
Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. In addition to a report on Christian Nationalist rhetoric by the head of the Russian Orthodox Church…
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Nuclear Weapons as ‘God’s Grace and Mercy’?
A prominent figure recently declared that the creation of nuclear weapons was proof that “God’s grace and mercy were bestowed upon our country.” While…
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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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Thou Shalt Not … Amend the State Constitution?
With the arrival of August, people in several states are heading to the voting booths for important midterm primary elections, including Kansas…
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Weekly Roundup: July 31
Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. This week we published the only report by any outlet on the latest Pentagon worship service.
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Hegseth’s Pastor Praises Military as ‘Means of God’s Grace’ at Pentagon Worship Service
During the July worship service at the Pentagon on Wednesday (July 29), Pete Hegseth’s pastor praised the U.S. military as “an instrument” of “God’s…
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Weekly Roundup: July 24
Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. This week we published a review of a new book about the world of homeschooling.
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Weekly Roundup: July 17
Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. This week, we published a report from the annual meeting of the Baptist World Alliance and a piece…
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USDA Serves Up Rightwing Christian Worship Services
On May 13, a multifaith group of employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture sued the agency and Secretary Brooke Rollins for pushing sectarian…
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Global Baptists Meet in Toronto to Work for Justice and Peace
Most times when the World Cup rolls around, I find myself gathering for a week with Baptists from around the world.
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Weekly Roundup: July 10
Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. This week, we published a look at problematic rhetoric on the Fourth of July and an opportunity to…
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