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Is the FBI coming after traditional Catholics?

By Thomas Reese — March 2, 2023
(RNS) — The FBI is worried violent extremists will exploit and recruit radical-traditionalist Catholics.

Who is Trump and Kanye’s dinner companion, Nick Fuentes?

By Jack Jenkins and Paul O'Donnell — November 27, 2022
(RNS) — Last year the 24-year-old right-wing media personality told an audience that the United States will cease to be America 'if it loses its white demographic core and if it loses its faith in Jesus Christ.'

After church protests, experts warn extremists may exploit abortion demonstrations

By Jack Jenkins — May 10, 2022
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘For white nationalists specifically, opposition to abortion is a centerpiece in their worldview,’ said Jared Holt, an extremism expert.

From new Christian right to Christian nationalism, part 2

By Mark Silk — February 22, 2022
(RNS) — And, now on to the 21st century.

From the new Christian right to Christian nationalism, part 1

By Mark Silk — February 21, 2022
(RNS) — Up first, the 20th century.

How the Capitol attacks helped spread Christian nationalism in the extreme right

By Jack Jenkins — January 26, 2022
(RNS) — For many in the right-wing extremist fringe, Christian nationalism is becoming a shared language.

Joe Biden will remove the ‘bully’ from the bully pulpit

By John Gehring — November 9, 2020
(RNS) — Leading with a moral clarity, humility and grace drawn from Catholic roots, Biden may be able to help reclaim faith in the public square as a force for healing and justice.

COMMENTARY: A parched patch of prejudice

By Tom Ehrich — March 4, 2014
(RNS) What's next? Disobeying traffic signs because a gay-friendly city government put them up? Drawing down on a policeman because he happens to be gay? Obeying only those laws that no gay person supports or benefits from?
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