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Are US white evangelical pastors at odds with their congregants? A new study says no

Clergy Perceptions of Their Political Views Relative to Most People in their Congregations Graphic via Cambridge University Press

United StatesRNS Over the past two years, a group of influential evangelical leaders broke away from their churches or denominations, mostly over their congregations’ solid support for former President Donald Trump and, more generally, conservative politics and messaging. The moves, by such people as theologian Russell Moore and Bible study teacher Beth Moore, most prominently, […]

Analysis – Breaking down Trump’s religion-heavy State of the Union

Trump State of the Union

RNS US President Donald Trump delivered a State of the Union address peppered with religious references and ideas on Tuesday evening, laying out a sweeping vision for the United States that evoked old (and contested) religious ideas and catered directly to conservative Christians who make up his base of support. The president made several appeals […]