Parity, a LGBTQ group announced a new initiative this Lenten season. They are calling it “Glitter Ash Wednesday.” Participants will receive glitter mixed into their ashes from participating congregations. Organizers say, “Glitter Ash Wednesday will demonstrate that LGBTQ Christians and our allies are passionate about our faith, and about seeking justice and wholeness for LGBTQ […]
The fight visible on the surface is rarely the real issue. So what was the real issue behind and beneath the heated debate over Betsy DeVos’ nomination for Secretary of Education? Beyond the threat DeVos’ school choice advocacy poses to teacher’s unions, there’s a clash of worldviews about kids and education and the right role […]
Fake news became part of our lexicon during the 2016 election cycle. Now, it’s popping up in all sorts of places as people apply it to any information with which they disagree or simply don’t like. The problem is, fake news isn’t always fake and it certainly isn’t always news. It is only an outward […]
Trump’s Supreme Court pick: Religious freedom defender Neil Gorsuch– Christianity Today President Trump announced his pick to for the Supreme Court, Judge Neil Gorsuch. Gorsuch is known for his decisions in support of religious liberty and calls to a consistent pro-life ethic. We spoke with Michael Farris, the president and general counsel for the Alliance […]
President Trump fired acting Attorney General Sally Yates because she refused to defend his refugee Executive Order. Kim Davis was a Kentucky County clerk sent to jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. In both cases, a public servant took a stand on conscience and refused to follow the law. Many liberals— […]
Trump to announce Supreme Court pick on Tuesday– USAToday The Supreme Court has had a vacancy for almost an entire year— since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. President Trump announced via Twitter he has made up his decision on his nominee and will announce it Tuesday evening with a live broadcast. As many Christians […]
What started in desperation 44 years ago after the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade is today a march of hope. There is a spirit of optimism in the pro-life movement and at the March for Life. Not only are high ranking White House officials — the Vice President of the United States […]
I watched the wall-to-wall media coverage of the Women’s March on Saturday with great interest. I had friends who were marching and members of my extended family. While I do not agree with all the reasons they marched, I celebrate the extraordinary witness of freedom that Saturday was to the watching world. I value that […]
“Alternative facts” and Christians as gullible skeptics – Gospel Coalition This weekend, Kellyanne Conway, a White House official argued the Administration has “alternative facts” on the turnout of the Inauguration. It is the latest example of living in a post-truth world. As Christians, we do not need to be afraid of the facts. We are people […]
Today, Donald Trump becomes the 45th President of the United States of America. With his victory, many conservative (white) Christians see their interests improving and themselves gaining power. This is yet unproven as the new Administration is only on Day One, but at the very least, more conservative Christians appear to be filling appointments and […]