Mike Pence
Mike Pence writes messages on bombs meant for Lebanon. Would Jesus do that?
By Daoud Kuttab — January 8, 2024
(RNS) — A debunked theology is providing cover for supremacists — both white Christian and Jewish — to pursue an illegal war.
The evangelical Christian activist who is now speaker of the House
By Mark Silk — October 30, 2023
(RNS) — Does Mike Johnson’s Bible-based worldview stop at the border?
The religious evasiveness of GOP presidential candidates
By Mark Silk — July 25, 2023
(RNS) — It’s a long-standing tradition.
Crowded GOP field vies for the Christian Zionist vote as Israel’s rightward shift spurs protests
By Tiffany Stanley — July 20, 2023
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Christians United For Israel's annual summit has become a regular stop for Republicans wishing to showcase their pro-Israel and conservative Christian bona fides to the mostly white evangelical audience.
Secular Coalition for America confronts Trump’s attacks against atheists
By Fiona André — July 12, 2023
(RNS) — ‘He has used nonreligious people as a punching bag, as he has with many other groups for many years,’ said the director of the coalition.
Pence calls for his 2024 rivals to back a 15-week federal abortion ban on eve of Dobbs anniversary
By Will Weissert and Michelle L. Price — June 26, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — The exhortation at the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s annual conference amounted to a challenge for the GOP front-runner, Donald Trump.
Why the Supreme Court should have stepped up on Indiana’s fetal burial law
By Elizabeth Reiner Platt — May 3, 2023
(RNS) — Religious liberty protects the right to refuse participation in a ritual as much as the right to engage in one.
Taylor professor Julie Moore cited Jemar Tisby on her syllabus. Then she lost her job.
By Bob Smietana — May 3, 2023
(RNS) — A well-respected professor and published poet, Moore said her provost named Tisby in explaining why her contract was not renewed.
As Trump launches new presidential bid, will former faith advisers back him?
By Jack Jenkins — November 16, 2022
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Most have remained silent about his new campaign, while others have hinted at allegiances to other potential contenders such as Mike Pence and Ron DeSantis.
Indiana abortion ban challenged under religious freedom law
By Tom Davies — September 9, 2022
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A lawsuit filed on Thursday by the ACLU of Indiana argues that the abortion ban set to take effect next week violates a state religious-freedom law that was approved by Republican lawmakers in 2015.
Trump, Pence speak at global forum held in South Korea
By Associated Press — February 14, 2022
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Several former leaders and top officials participated virtually or in-person at the weekend event in Seoul organized by the Unification Church,
Class-action lawsuit claims RZIM misled donors, covered up Ravi Zacharias’ abuse
By Bob Smietana — August 5, 2021
(RNS) — RZIM leaders have admitted they failed to hold the group’s founder accountable. Now donors want their money back.
Unholy post-Trump trinity: Bannon, Pompeo and Pence
By Doug Pagitt — June 23, 2021
(RNS) — Christian nationalism may be good GOP politics, but it’s bad for both religion and public life.
Report: Ravi Zacharias was guilty of sexual misconduct. RZIM board apologizes.
By Bob Smietana — February 11, 2021
(RNS) — The famed evangelist often requested sexual contact during massages and he collected photos — including intimate images from younger women — all while denying any misconduct.
Jimmy Carter taught me how to pray for a president
By Maina Mwaura — January 28, 2021
(RNS) — Given our high expectations for our presidents, we must consider how we should pray for this person.
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