Election Coverage
Here’s a collection of news relevant to the election.
White Evangelicalism’s New “Lost Cause”
By Skye Jethani :: While promoting his new book, Losing Our Religion, Russell Moore has been sharing a story that illustrates the growing gap between American evangelicalism and Jesus.
The Bible & Politics: How to Spot the Misuse of Scripture by Politicians & Activists
We see the Bible being misused and abused for political gain all the time, and the rise of Christian Nationalism is making things even worse. But does that mean the Bible should never be mixed with politics? Not necessarily. American political history is full of examples of the Bible being used positively. Kaitlyn Schiess walks through some of that history and gives us two ways to spot the misuse of the Bible by politicians and pundits today.
Why do White Christians Vote Republican, and Black Christians Vote Democrat?
An overwhelming majority of WHITE Christians vote Republican. And an overwhelming majority of BLACK Christians vote Democrat. Why is that? Don't they read the same Bible and pray to the same God? Which group doesn't know they're voting for the wrong party?? Phil Vischer takes us on a fast-paced trip through history to figure out why different American Christians read the same Bible, pray to the same God, and vote very, very differently.
Race in America
We need to talk about race. Why are people angry? Why so upset? Didn't we elect a black president? Pass civil rights laws? Isn't racism illegal now? Three years ago my brother Rob and I co-taught a class that discussed issues of racial injustice. That class turned into a popular podcast episode, which we've now turned into this video. Why are people still angry?
