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Under a Liberal Supreme Court, Religion Will Be ‘Almost Wiped Out’ Trump Says
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Lesli White
When Trump was asked what it would mean if Joe Biden was elected as the next president, he issued a warning to America about our religious liberty. In a recent interview, CBN News Political analyst David Brody discussed several issues with president, including his support of evangelicals, claims he was chosen by God for the…
Trumps Spiritual Advisers Recommend He “Keep Faith Private” to Avoid Media Traps
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Megan Bailey
In an interview this week on “The Patriot and The Preacher”, Trump spiritual adviser Paula White said that she, along with other evangelicals who see Trump regularly, has encouraged him to not speak about his faith in Christ openly. The recommendation came when Trump first started running for president in 2015. The media tried to…
‘I Hope It’s True’: Trump Responds to Claims He Was Chosen by God to Become President
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Lesli White
In a recent interview with CBN, President Trump was asked if he believes God appointed him for the presidency, a claim that some evangelicals and political figures have made since the 2016 election. CBN News Political analyst David Brody covered several topics with the president, including his support of evangelicals and claims by some that…
Shaun King: Statues of Jesus Christ Are ‘Form of White Supremacy,’ Should Come Down
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Lesli White
In a series of tweets, activist Shaun King said all images depicting Jesus as a “white European” should be torn down because they are a form of “white supremacy.” These comments come as monuments and statues paying tribute to the Confederacy have become a source of debate and contention in the wake of George Floyd’s…
Trump is a ‘Spiritual Danger,’ Evangelical Writers Warn in New Book
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Lesli White
A new book titled “The Spiritual Danger of Trump: 30 Evangelical Christians on Justice, Truth, and Moral Integrity” asks evangelicals to rethink their support for President Donald Trump in 2020. The book also warns the president is damaging the broader culture’s perception of evangelical Christianity. “Our plea is to white evangelicals to please take another…
Chick-fil-A’s Dan Cathy Asks White Christians to Repent of Racism, Fight For Black Americans
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Lesli White
Dan Cathy, conservative billionaire and CEO of Chick-fil-A, called on white Christians to take advantage of the “special moment” in American history now, urging them to repent of racism and fight for their black brothers in sisters, the Christian Post reports. His statement comes in the wake of ongoing protests over the police killings of Rayshard…
‘Repentance is Not Enough’: Christianity Today Calls For Churches to Pay Reparations to Black People
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Lesli White
In a new editorial, Christian Today’s president and CEO Timothy Dalrymple called on churches to “lead the way in biblical restitution” for racial sin, asserting “repentance is not enough.” Though the nation may not be ready for reparations on racism issues, Dalrymple asserts that racial injustice “demands a response” from the church, both personally and…
Only 25 Percent of Americans See Trump as a ‘Man of Faith,’ According to New Poll
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Lesli White
About a quarter of Americans say they see Trump as a “man of faith,” according to a new Politico-Morning Consult poll. Fifty-five percent of respondents said they somewhat or strongly disagree that the president is a “man of faith.” The Politico-Morning Consult poll surveyed nearly 2,000 registered voters and also found: About a third of…
Trump Signs Executive Order Advancing International Religious Freedom
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Megan Bailey
This month, President Trump signed an executive order to prioritized religious freedom in the U.S. foreign policy and assistance programs. The new order allocates at least $50 million per year for programs that promote international religious freedom. “Religious freedom for all people worldwide is a foreign policy priority of the United States, and the United…
Christians Wash the Feet of Peaceful Black Protestors, Ask For Forgiveness
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Lesli White
A group of white police officers and other members of the community came together to wash the feet of black protestors and faith leaders, while also asking for forgiveness. For Christians, foot washing is a ritual of humility. Jesus’ choice to wash the feet was to make a point about humble service towards others. The…
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