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Nation Jul 15

John MacArthur, influential evangelical preacher in California and beyond, dies at 86

By Tiffany Stanley, Associated Press

Politics Nov 17

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Why American evangelical Christians have deep ties to supporting Israel

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has long held a strong pro-Israel stance, one that’s deeply rooted in his evangelical Christian faith. Now, as Trump’s pick to serve as ambassador to Israel, he could be integral in shaping U.S. diplomacy in…

By William Brangham, Claire Mufson, Kaisha Young

Nation Nov 03

Campaign stop for Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump in Macon
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How faith is shaping evangelical Christian voters’ views of Trump and Harris

Trump has long cultivated strong support among Christian conservatives. He got about 80 percent of the white evangelical Christian vote in 2016 and 2020, and appears to be on track for a similar result this year. In the closing days…

By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Harry Zahn

Nation Jul 25

Colorado offers a microcosm of living with water scarcity
Church sues Colorado town in order to continue sheltering homeless in trailers

Echoing arguments made by other churches trying to serve the homeless from Oregon to Ohio, the Colorado church argues that helping those in need is religious activity protected by the Constitution.

By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press

Politics Jun 22

Former U.S. President Trump speaks at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's 'Road to Majority' policy conference in Washington
Speaking at evangelical Christian conference, Trump endorses Ten Commandments in schools

In Washington on Saturday, Donald Trump told a group of politically influential evangelicals they “cannot afford to sit on the sidelines” of the 2024 election, imploring them at one point to “go and vote, Christians, please!"…

By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

Mar 19

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New book ‘The Exvangelicals’ explores why many Americans are leaving the church

By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

Evangelicals are an important, and influential, voting bloc for the Republican party, particularly in presidential elections. But NPR’s Sarah McCammon found many Americans are leaving the church and explores why in her new book, “The Exvangelicals.” McCammon joined Geoff Bennett…

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Dec 14

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How some evangelical leaders are combating political radicalization in their congregations

By Laura Barrón-López, Sam Lane

Evangelical Christian leaders have sounded the alarm in recent years about problems of polarization and radicalization in their churches. Laura Barrón-López spoke to one pastor trying to shift the conversation.

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Oct 27

Evangelical conservatives cheer one of their own as Mike Johnson assumes Congress’ most powerful seat

By Peter Smith, Associated Press

Religious conservatives cheered Johnson's election as speaker this week; he brought his Bible to the rostrum before taking the oath of office and said God is the one that raises up political leaders.

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Jun 08

Pat Robertson, religious broadcaster and GOP political influencer, dies at 93

By Ben Finley, Associated Press

For more than a half-century, Robertson was a familiar presence in American living rooms. Money poured in as he solicited donations, his influence soared, and when he moved directly into politics by seeking the GOP presidential nomination in 1988, he…

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May 19

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Cultural divisions and political entrenchment transform evangelical voting bloc

The Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade has brought the intersection of politics and religion to the forefront, including in the Evangelical Church. The Atlantic's Tim Alberta recently delved into these issues in his recent article,…

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