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faith and politics

On Being a Political Christian

Politics matter, and if you are a Christian, you should be politically active. But how should a Christian be political?

Lifeway Research: Churchgoers Increasingly Prefer a Congregation That Shares Their Politics

Half of U.S. Protestant churchgoers say they prefer to attend a church where people share their views on politics, and most believe that to be the case in their congregation already.

Faith Groups Focus Midterms Mobilization on Multiracial, Multifaith Voter Protection

Faiths United to Save Democracy, a multifaith and multiracial coalition, has enlisted more than 700 chaplains so far and is seeking to train more in the last week before Election Day.

Arkansas Senator Agrees To Unblock Atheist Constituents on Twitter and Facebook

Arkansas state Sen. Jason Rapert will have to unblock his atheist constituents from his social media accounts as part of a settlement the national organization American Atheists said it reached with the state.

Congressman Dan Crenshaw Under Fire After Heated Exchange With Young Woman Who He Says Questioned His Faith

The questioner is apparently a volunteer for Crenshaw's political opponent, and Crenshaw didn't seem to believe she was asking her question in good faith.

Lauren Boebert in Call Refuses to Apologize for Anti-Muslim Remarks

Days after firebrand conservative Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado was harshly criticized for making anti-Muslim comments about Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat whom she likened to a bomb-carrying terrorist, the two spoke by phone.

Mike Pence Cites Impact of Faith on His Politics – Including Decision to Certify 2020 Election Results

Former vice president Mike Pence recently spoke to a group of college students, describing the impact his personal faith in Christ, as well as the presidency of Ronald Reagan, have had on his political journey.

Winsome Sears Becomes Virginia’s First Female Lieutenant Governor

“I’m a Christian first, and a Republican second. I don’t want to hear about your economic policies...if we have to kill babies along the way,” Sears told an interviewer in 2019.