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Kanye West takes anti-vaccine, anti-abortion stance in US presidential bid
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The religious right is still sticking by Trump. Sadly, there's a long, grim pattern | Sarah Posner
The religious right is still sticking by Trump. Sadly, there’s a long, grim pattern Sarah Posner Is there a line Trump could cross that would cause white evangelicals to abandon him? Don’t bet on it Donald Trump prays between Tony Perkins, the president of the Family Research Council, and Pastor Andrew Brunson. Photograph: Yuri Gripas/Reuters […] More
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Supreme court rejects California church appeal on coronavirus service limits
A divided supreme court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal by a California church that challenged state limits on attendance at services that have been imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Over the dissent of the four more conservative justices, Chief Justice John Roberts joined the four liberals in turning away a request […] More
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For God and Country review: Christian case for Trump is a thin read indeed
Amid the evasions and distortions lies evidence that Ralph Reed knows, really, that religion and politics can mix to noble ends – just not under this president Donald Trump prays at his desk in the Oval Office, as he participates in an Easter Blessing. Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Ralph Reed, an evangelical leader […] More
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Who is Kayleigh McEnany – and why is she saying nice things about Donald Trump?
Who is Kayleigh McEnany – and why is she saying nice things about Donald Trump? The White House press secretary has made a confident start in a notoriously difficult role. Those who know her say the media and opponents underestimate her at their peril Kayleigh McEnany responds to a question from the news media during […] More
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In the midst of a global pandemic, the Christian story of Easter shows us the power of hope | Rev William Barber and Dr Leah Hunt-Hendrix
Amid a global pandemic, the Christian story of Easter shows us the power of hope Easter offers a moment for us to reflect on the role of suffering and the possibility of coming together as a global community Church activities are being suspended around the world during Holy Week amid the coronavirus pandemic. Photograph: Carlos […] More
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Majority of white evangelical Protestants in US believe Trump serves their interests
Survey shows two-thirds of group say their cause is winning under Trump, compared with 23% in 2016 Almost two-thirds of white evangelical Protestants in the US believe “their side” is winning politically under the Trump administration, according to a new survey. The proportion has increased steadily during Trump’s presidency. In May 2016, six months before […] More
