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Tag Archives: evangelicals

evangelical, trump, jeffress

by David R. Brockman

The Little-Known Theology Behind White Evangelical Support of Donald Trump

Christian virtues like love, mercy and forgiveness apply to individuals, not government, according to Two Kingdoms theology deployed by evangelicals like Dallas pastor Robert Jeffress.

Thu, Mar 29, 2018 |

As news of Donald Trump’s alleged affair with a porn star heated up the airwaves this month, Robert Jeffress, a Dallas megachurch pastor and Trump religious a...Read More

by David R. Brockman

God and Guns: Courting the Christian Fringe in the Texas GOP Primaries

As Texans become less conservative and more religiously diverse, chasing far-right Christian voters may become a liability for Republicans.

Thu, Mar 1, 2018 |

White conservative Christians have long been key to Republican dominance in Texas politics. They’re especially critical in GOP primaries, where low turnout me...Read More

by David R. Brockman

Something Yuuuge was Missing From Franklin Graham’s Waco Revival

At a Waco rally, evangelist Franklin Graham signaled rock-solid support for the GOP agenda. But support for President Trump? Maybe not so much.

Thu, Oct 26, 2017 |

In mid-October, evangelist Franklin Graham and his “Decision Texas” entourage stopped off at Baylor University in Waco, mainly to bring souls to Jesus but a...Read More

by David R. Brockman

Two North Texas Evangelicals Ask: Who Would Jesus Deport?

While white evangelicals remain the main religious supporters of draconian anti-immigrant measures, two prominent North Texas evangelicals are pushing back.

Mon, May 22, 2017 |

While white evangelicals remain the main religious supporters of draconian anti-immigrant measures, two prominent North Texas evangelicals are pushing back....Read More

Rally at the Capital marking anniversary of Roe v. Wade, January 25, 2014

by Carl Lindemann

Millennial Hispanics Are Losing Their Religion

A Pew study showing large shifts in Hispanic religious identity could have major implications for Texas politics.

Tue, May 13, 2014 |

A Pew study showing large shifts in Hispanic religious identity could have major implications for Texas politics. ...Read More

by Leah Caldwell

Searching for Souls in Wells, Texas

Tue, Nov 26, 2013 |

In tiny Wells, Texas, a revival led by the much-maligned Church of Wells is not going as planned, especially not since the parents of Catherine Grove showed up ...Read More

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