SBC’s Evangelistic Claims for Iraq War Fell Apart

Some Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) leaders a decade ago thought war would open heavenly doors. As the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq started, SBC leaders quickly mobilized to turn the war-torn nation into an evangelistic opportunity, leading some critics to claim the...

Obama: “The Time Has Come” for Immigration Reform

During President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday night, he highlighted the importance of faith leaders as he urged a joint session of Congress to tackle immigration reform. Although the most explicitly religious of Obama’s State of the...

Obama’s Inauguration Steeped in Religion

Scholars of presidential rhetoric often compare presidential inaugurations to religious ceremonies, with the occasions serving to reinforce the nation’s civil religious expectations. Following tradition, President Barack Obama’s inaugural festivities today...

Election Night Brings Marriage, Marijuana, More of Same

After months of campaigning and billions of dollars spent, Americans woke up Wednesday morning to a familiar political landscape. Although few changes will occur in the makeup of leaders in Washington, critical statewide ballots on issues like marriage, marijuana,...