A Light the Darkness Cannot Extinguish
At the close of an awful year, a religion scholar offers reflections on resisting despair in dark times, for the religious and non-religious alike.
Religion
‘How Innocent Do They Have to Be?’: Texas’ First Scheduled Execution of 2025 Raises Thorny Questions
Steven Nelson says he was a lookout for a robbery that ended in a pastor’s death. He’s set to be killed by the state February 5.
Is Rep Nate Schatzline Misusing Nonprofit to Play Partisan Politics?
“It appears that For Liberty & Justice is violating its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status by assisting the campaign of Sen. Ted Cruz and the Republican Party.”
Pastor’s Admitted Child Sex Abuse Roils Hotbed of Christian Nationalism
But some Texas Republicans, who’ve campaigned on ostensibly protecting children from sexualization, are conspicuously quiet.
Finding God, Asking State to Find Mercy on Death Row
Ramiro Gonzales will be put to death next Wednesday, unless the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles recommends clemency.
The New Apostolic Reformation Wants God’s Government Back
A “prophetic” movement, led in part by Texans, is gaining ground—and everyone should pay attention.