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Review & Giveaway: The Religious Left
The Religious Right is a term that invites a strong reaction, positively or negatively, because everyone knows what it means.
 • Beau Underwood
When Denominations Address Christian Nationalism
On Friday (June 12), the general synod of the Reformed Church in America voted to condemn Christian Nationalism, declaring that the ideology “represents…
 • Brian Kaylor
Weekly Roundup: June 12
Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. This week, we published an analysis of how Pete Hegseth is misusing Isaiah 6:8 and a report on problems…
 • Word&Way
Latest Pentagon Revision of Religion Affiliation Codes Creates Fresh Problems
After complaints by Mormon politicians, a revised list of recognized religions excludes groups like the Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ…
 • Brian Kaylor and Jeremy Fuzy
Hegseth Conscripts Call of Prophet Isaiah to Serve U.S. Military Interests
Pete Hegseth has a new favorite Bible verse he likes to quote in speeches — and it’s not Ezekiel 25:17. In multiple speeches over the past few weeks…
 • Brian Kaylor
Weekly Roundup: June 5
Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. This week, we published a list of suggested books to curl up with this summer and a report on a…
 • Word&Way
Catholic and Baptist Scholars Critique Christian Nationalism at Villanova Conference
During a recent appearance on Fox News, Speaker Mike Johnson was asked to respond to a comment that he’s aiding a “Christian Nationalist crusade” to…
 • Brian Kaylor
Summer Reads 2026
Last month, a new book came out from Steven Rosenbaum warning about how AI is impacting our brains and our conception of truth.
 • Brian Kaylor and Jeremy Fuzy

May 2026

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