Trump officials criticized over Christian nationalism
Several top Trump administration officials are scheduled to appear at a Washington, D.C., religious rally that critics and scholars of Christian nationalism say promotes Christian nationalist ideology. The event, called Rededicate 250, is being held on the National Mall as part of programming tied to the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary celebrations. Scheduled speakers include…
Fun for June: let’s go to Ronda, NC for ‘Faith, Family and Freedom Month’
The small town of Ronda, North Carolina (population 400), is getting heavy coverage from conservative-slanted news because town commissioner Kevin Reece announced June 5 he will put forth a resolution to officially designate June as “Faith, Family and Freedom Month.” The move comes in direct opposition to LGBTQ+ Pride Month, which was officially recognized in…
Out in Print: ‘Devout: Losing My Faith to Find Myself’
So just make up your mind already. The decision is very much in your control – or, at least that’s how it’s supposed to be. It’ll be your future, your path, and seizing it may not just be necessary, but mandatory. It’s your life, and no one can live it for you. As in the…
Reaction from faith leaders to Supreme Court decision on conversion therapy ban
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, April 1, that Colorado cannot enforce a law restricting how licensed therapists discuss sexual orientation and gender identity with clients, finding the state’s conversion therapy ban violates free speech protections. The decision is expected to prompt legal challenges to similar laws in more than 20 states. The case was…
NC’s Christian nationalism support tops US average trails much of Southeast
North Carolinians have more affinity for Christian nationalism than the national average, but less than residents of other Southeastern states, according to a new report. In a recently released survey, the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) found a strong correlation between Christian nationalist ideology — the concept that the United States belongs to and…
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