Randall Balmer

Randall Balmer is an author at Religion News Service.

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Does the Bible support Ted Cruz’s views on immigration? (COMMENTARY)

By Randall Balmer — December 23, 2015
Bob Vander Plaats, president of the Iowa Family Leader, likes to point out that his group addresses social issues "from a biblical perspective.” Perhaps it’s worth asking what the word of God says about immigration.

GUEST COMMENTARY: The religious test failed by voters and candidates

By Randall Balmer — January 26, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service (UNDATED) Eight years ago, when George W. Bush declared that Jesus was his favorite philosopher, suppose someone had asked a follow-up question. “Mr. Bush, Jesus invited his followers to love their enemies and to turn the other cheek. How will that guide your foreign policy, especially in the event, say, […]
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