Jerry Falwell
The activist behind opposition to the separation of church and state
By Jack Jenkins — July 18, 2022
(RNS) — Antipathy toward the separation of church and state appears to be a retread of a disputed, decades-old argument popularized primarily by a controversial Texas activist.
Tammy Faye, a double whammy of Christian love, wins in the end
By Leah Payne — September 17, 2021
(RNS) — A new film captures her interior world but doesn’t fully explain her ingenuity and power.
Jerry Falwell Jr. announces lawsuit against Liberty University over his ouster
By Bob Smietana — October 29, 2020
(RNS) — Falwell alleges that an individual supported by foes of President Donald Trump made false claims against him.
Of pastors and presidents
By Mark Silk — March 28, 2018
(RNS) — Why we overlook the immorality of both.
Is the ‘evangelical’ label worth preserving or nah?
By Jonathan Merritt — February 2, 2018
Should we abandon the term or work to revive it? Theologian John Stackhouse weighs in.
A dark horse emerges victorious in Alabama’s election: the black voter
By Larycia Hawkins — December 15, 2017
(RNS) — In a moment where the foundational fault lines of the American creed have been laid bare by the spilled blood and suffering of my black brothers and sisters, it turns out that black Christians, not white evangelicals, are the story.
False prophets in the White House
By Mark Silk — August 17, 2017
Why Trump's evangelical advisers won't criticize him.
Frances FitzGerald on how evangelicals lost their way
By David P. Gushee — April 12, 2017
(RNS) When religious folk get entangled with secular politicians in the political arena, the politicians always win.
Evangelical Jerry Falwell Jr. to head Trump education task force
By Ian Simpson — February 2, 2017
WASHINGTON (Reuters) The president of Liberty University is keen to cut university regulations, including rules on dealing with campus sexual assault, the school says.
On the delusion of clergy access to the royal throne
By David P. Gushee — December 20, 2016
The religious leader types who get access to the White House are mainly useful idiots.
Vince Vaughn, Mel Gibson headlined Liberty commencement: Here’s why it matters
By Jonathan Merritt — May 15, 2016
(RNS) Liberty's ceremony solidifies their place as a leader atop the conservative populism movement that's sweeping the nation.
Gloves are off: Jerry Falwell Jr.’s wife fights off his critics (COMMENTARY)
By Jonathan Merritt — March 3, 2016
(RNS) Becki Fawell fires back at "self-righteous posts from LU alumni who are trying to rewrite history."
Donald Trump plays the persecuted Christian card
By Jonathan Merritt — February 26, 2016
When Donald Trump insinuates the federal government is mistreating Christians, many conservative religious voters say "amen."
Next up at Liberty University: Jeb Bush
By Catalina Camia — April 15, 2015
After Ted Cruz kicked off his presidential campaign at Liberty, likely candidate Jeb Bush will give the commencement address next month.
Why Mark Driscoll’s fall and Mars Hill’s breakup issues a warning for megastar pastors
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — November 5, 2014
(RNS) Pastors with megabrands are raising new issues for fast-growing churches.
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