Tag Archives: religion
Special Session a ‘Battle Royal’ for Dominionists Who Seek Christian Rule
Thanks to Dan Patrick, those seeking conservative Christian dominion over government keep a seat at the table in this summer’s special session.
Nicknames for this summer’s special session have proliferated faster than hashtags and lapel pins. It’s been called “30 days of horror,” the “special ...Read More
Cut from the Same Cloth: Wearing Hijab in Houston, Post-Trump
Wearing my hijab in Houston has always been complicated. In the Trump era, that's truer than ever.
Sometimes a piece of fabric is just a piece of fabric. Not so the hijab, the head cover worn by many Muslim women like myself. The hijab is a conversation start...Read More
Critics Fear New Texas Law Giving SBOE Wide Discretion Over Textbooks
Texas lawmakers just gave the State Board of Education more power over textbook content. What could possibly go wrong?
In past legislative sessions, a bill this momentous would have been major news. But in the “worst Legislature ever,” it received almost no press coverage at...Read More
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.
While white evangelicals remain the main religious supporters of draconian anti-immigrant measures, two prominent North Texas evangelicals are pushing back....Read More
‘Sermon Safeguard’ Bill is All About Preaching to the Choir
Supporters claim the legislation shielding pastors from subpoenas will protect religious liberty, but it’s more symbolism than solution.
Supporters claim the legislation shielding pastors from subpoenas will protect religious liberty, but it’s more symbolism than solution....Read More
More Than a Thousand Show Up in ‘Beautiful’ Support of Texas Muslim Capitol Day
Texans came together in a show of solidarity to denounce Islamophobia and support Muslims who visited the Capitol to voice concerns to lawmakers.
Texans came together in a show of solidarity to denounce Islamophobia and support Muslims who visited the Capitol to voice concerns to lawmakers....Read More
State of Texas: The Bigger the Roof, the Closer to God
Recent trends would suggest megachurches are on the way out, but Texans continue to like everything bigger, including their places of worship....Read More
Dan Patrick Calls on Churches to Tackle Child Welfare Crisis
Advocates say Patrick's faith-based plan to offer foster care 'support' isn't a substitute for shoring up the state program.
Leaders from Christian congregations joined Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and other lawmakers at the Capitol to discuss the state's child welfare crisis....Read More
Religious Freedom is Only for Christians in Texas
Texas GOP leaders talk a lot about religious freedom. And then they try to impose their own beliefs on everybody else.
Texas GOP leaders talk a lot about “religious liberty.” And then they try to impose their own beliefs on everybody else. ...Read More