Jerry Falwell Jr. Allegedly Made 'Uncomfortable' Calls To Liberty U Staff
Liberty University's top lawyer reportedly expressed concerns that continued contact between Jerry Falwell Jr. and staff would be "not well received by our supporters who do not want Mr. Falwell to be running Liberty University behind the scenes" in a recent letter to employees.
52 Percent of Americans Say Jesus Isn't God but Was a Great Teacher: Poll
A majority of Americans say Jesus was a great teacher and nothing more during his lifetime, which several Christian leaders say is evidence today's faithful are "drifting away" from traditional evangelist teachings.
The Lincoln Project is Teaming Up With Evangelicals—Here's Why
Although most white evangelicals and most conservatives voted for Trump in 2016, he divorced his party from conservative beliefs and makes a daily mockery of Christian values like charity, empathy and humility.
Trump, at Risk of Losing White Evangelicals, Attacks Biden on God
The president's approval ratings have declined among Christians, while his Democratic rival has looked to bolster his faith outreach.
I'm an Evangelical Fighting for the Catholic School System
A conservative evangelical stands for the Catholic school system.
Trump's White Christian Support Falls Amid COVID-19 Lockdown: Poll
President Trump saw a double-digit drop in support among white Christians since coronavirus pandemic measures began in mid-March.
Evangelicals Call on White House to Release ICE Detainees Amid Coronavirus
"Detainees who are elderly or who may otherwise be uniquely vulnerable to the worst effects of COVID-19 are of particular concern," read the Tuesday letter in part.
Right-Wing Pastor Says Jesus Would Have 'Beat The Crap' Out of John Bolton
Conservative preacher Rodney Howard-Browne insisted Jesus would have physically attacked former National Security Adviser John Bolton for his supposed betrayal of President Donald Trump.
The 2020 Election is The Greatest Evangelical Test—And We're Failing It
Political engagement is fashioned as cringeworthy and general apathy is praised as a morally superior virtue. This has consequences: Millions of evangelicals in the United States are still not registered to vote.
Trump Claims Record-Breaking Support Among Evangelicals
The president said multiple leaders within the Evangelical community had told him they had not seen such strong support for a U.S. president in decades.
Anti-Trump Republican Group Takes Aim at "MAGA Church' in New Video
The Lincoln Project, a Republican organization against Trump, released its first video, which criticizes evangelical Trump supporters.
Trump Calls Omar, Tlaib, AOC Anti-Semites at Florida Evangelical Rally
At a campaign event for the Evangelicals for Trump coalition, President Donald Trump said some members of Congress "hate Israel" and "Jewish people," including Representatives Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Evangelical Ethics Professor Rebuts Christianity Today Op-Ed Against Trump
Professor Wayne Grudem offered his take on why the Christianity Today op-ed did not present sufficiently logical reasons to remove Trump from office.
Miami Pastor Says People Won't Be Deported for Attending Trump Rally
After an editorial in Christianity Today called for Trump's removal, the president will drum up support at his "Evangelicals for Trump" rally in Miami.
The Christianity Today Editorial Was a Ray of Light this Christmas
As a pastor myself, I have long felt betrayed by Evangelical support for Trump—a president who can be described as the anti-Jesus: living for pride, power, pleasure, and wealth, rather than faith, hope, love, and wisdom.
MSNBC Host: Evangelical Leaders 'Turned Their Back' on Beliefs for WH Photo
Joe Scarborough said that some Christian preachers were demonstrating that staying in Trump's good graces was more important than staying true to their faith.
Jerry Falwell: 'CT' Editor Would Call Jesus a 'Smelly Walmart Shopper'
"They think they are more moral and smarter than the rest of us," Jerry Falwell, the president of Liberty University, complained to Fox & Friends.
Al Sharpton Says Evangelical Trump Supporters 'Would Sell Jesus Out'
Evangelical leaders would "take the shameless conman [Trump] over the principles that they're preaching in the holy season as we celebrate Jesus," Sharpton said.
177 Evangelical Leaders Condemn Christianity Today's Anti-Trump Op-Ed
177 evangelical leaders, including Jerry Falwell Jr., Robert Jeffress and Cissie Graham Lynch, sent a letter to Christianity Today on Sunday rebuking its scathing op-ed against Trump.
Christianity Today Editor Compares Trump Presidency to Abusive Husband
Editor in chief Mark Galli said some of his "brothers and sisters" were willing to defend the commander-in-chief "to the end."
Pastor Claims Greta Thunberg 'Psychologically Disturbed,' May Be Possessed
A right wing evangelical pastor has claimed that teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg is "psychologically disturbed" while suggesting she could be possessed by a "demonic spirit."
Evangelical Site Launches Petition Against Gay Hallmark Christmas Movie
An LGBTQ news site has claimed that the number of people who supposedly signed a petition against a hypothetical gay Christmas movie website are artificially inflated.
Pat Robertson Says Trump Pulling Out of Syria Like Appeasing Hitler
The televangelist argued that withdrawal from northern Syria will embolden enemies of the U.S. around the globe to seize more disputed territory and make us seem unreliable to our allies.
CEO of Christian Magazine Steps Down Amid Accusations of Racism, Sexism
Cameron Strang, founder and CEO of 'Relevant' magazine, is accused of saying his readers "[don't] want to see scary black men on the cover."
Evangelical Pastor to Greta Thunberg: God Promised Not to Flood Earth Again
Pastor Robert Jeffress, serves on President Trump's Evangelical Advisory Board, told young climate activist Greta Thunberg the rainbow was "God's promise that the polar ice caps aren't going to melt and flood the world again."
Christian Persecution in India Is 'Very Troubling,' Franklin Graham Says
The evangelical leader also suggested that persecuted Indians should pray for Modi in the hope it will prompt him to better protect religious minorities.
What Do Evangelical Christians Really think About Climate Change?
Newsweek spoke to two academics who immersed themselves in evangelical communities to understand how a quarter of the U.S. population came to reject the idea that climate change is a man-made problem.
Liberty University Students Protest Amid Falwell Scandal
"I couldn't stay silent anymore," said one student. "I would like to see President Falwell address this himself and for there to be an investigation into the allegations."
Megachurch Pastor Known for Mental Health Advocacy Dies by Suicide
"Loving Jesus doesn't always cure suicidal thoughts," Wilson tweeted on Monday. "Loving Jesus doesn't always cure depression."
Pete Buttigieg Wants to Make Climate Change About Religion
"If you believe that God is watching as poison is being belched into the air of creation, and people are being harmed by it—countries are at risk of vanishing in low-lying areas—what do you suppose God thinks of that?" he asked the audience.