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fromLGBTQ Nation
11 hours ago

Pete Hegseth's pastor describes his terrifying Christian nationalist dream for the U.S. - LGBTQ Nation

A group of Christian nationalists in Idaho envision a theocratic America with no LGBTQ+ rights and restricted voting for women.
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fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Christian Nationalists in US Government Push Attacks on Iran as Holy War

The rhetoric surrounding Easter reflects a shift towards a militant interpretation of Jesus among some Christian nationalists.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Former Trump official admits that their goal is to impose their Christian values on other Americans - LGBTQ Nation

A former Trump administration official advocates for Christians to impose biblical morality through legislation at all government levels.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

How America Became A "Christian Nation" Overnight

The Roberts Supreme Court majority and Trump administration are dismantling the separation of church and state through coordinated legal and political action, enabling Christian nationalism to reshape American democracy.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 hours ago

Pete Hegseth's pastor describes his terrifying Christian nationalist dream for the U.S. - LGBTQ Nation

A group of Christian nationalists in Idaho envision a theocratic America with no LGBTQ+ rights and restricted voting for women.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Christian Nationalists in US Government Push Attacks on Iran as Holy War

The rhetoric surrounding Easter reflects a shift towards a militant interpretation of Jesus among some Christian nationalists.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Former Trump official admits that their goal is to impose their Christian values on other Americans - LGBTQ Nation

A former Trump administration official advocates for Christians to impose biblical morality through legislation at all government levels.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

How America Became A "Christian Nation" Overnight

The Roberts Supreme Court majority and Trump administration are dismantling the separation of church and state through coordinated legal and political action, enabling Christian nationalism to reshape American democracy.
#trump
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Two weeks that pushed Trump to the edge. Is his presidency unravelling?

Lance Johnson, a Trump voter, expresses buyer's remorse over unmet promises and dissatisfaction with the president's recent actions.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Megyn Kelly Destroys Trump on Jesus Pic Hegseth Bible Rant

Megyn Kelly criticized Trump for misrepresenting a meme depicting him as Jesus, calling it a blatant lie and condemning the use of religious imagery for political purposes.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

How Trump Keeps Getting Away With Blasphemy

Trump posted an image of himself as Jesus, provoking backlash and highlighting his controversial relationship with religious figures.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Faith Honcho Gushes About Trump Rattling Off So Many Sermons!' Amid Fights With Christians

Trump's faith journey is described as strong, influenced by his mother's devotion and notable religious figures.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Trump Dropping New Bible Reading After Week of Pope Fights and Jesus Fracases

Trump recorded a Bible verse reading amid controversy with Christians over his social media posts and immigration policies.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Two weeks that pushed Trump to the edge. Is his presidency unravelling?

Lance Johnson, a Trump voter, expresses buyer's remorse over unmet promises and dissatisfaction with the president's recent actions.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Megyn Kelly Destroys Trump on Jesus Pic Hegseth Bible Rant

Megyn Kelly criticized Trump for misrepresenting a meme depicting him as Jesus, calling it a blatant lie and condemning the use of religious imagery for political purposes.
#religious-liberty
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trump official says separation of church & state is America's "biggest lie" - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration's Religious Liberty Commission rejects the separation of church and state, according to Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's statements.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

John Eastman Is The Most Persecuted Man Since Jesus - Just Ask Him, He'll Tell You! - Above the Law

John Eastman has been disbarred for his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election, drawing comparisons to Jesus from his supporters.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Clarence Thomas Just Gave a Speech Blaming Progressivism for Hitler. It Was Mostly Just Sad.

Justice Clarence Thomas delivered a speech attacking progressivism, linking it to historical atrocities and expressing grievances about criticism faced by principled individuals.
Miami
fromEsquire
2 days ago

Trump Just Signed His Own Death Warrant with a Major Part of His Base

The Trump administration canceled an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities for migrant child care, straining relations with American Catholics.
#mike-johnson
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
World politics

Mike Johnson Suggests Pope Leo Should Have Expected Political Response' From Trump

Political leaders should expect responses when commenting on political matters, as advised by House Speaker Mike Johnson regarding Pope Leo XIV's remarks.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
Right-wing politics

Mike Johnson tried to lecture the Pope on Christian doctrine. It didn't go well for him. - LGBTQ Nation

House Speaker Mike Johnson defends Trump's comments on the Pope, citing political responses to religious leaders' political opinions.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Mike Johnson Suggests Pope Leo Should Have Expected Political Response' From Trump

Political leaders should expect responses when commenting on political matters, as advised by House Speaker Mike Johnson regarding Pope Leo XIV's remarks.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Mike Johnson tried to lecture the Pope on Christian doctrine. It didn't go well for him. - LGBTQ Nation

House Speaker Mike Johnson defends Trump's comments on the Pope, citing political responses to religious leaders' political opinions.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

New extreme GOP anti-trans bill will force doctors to help create a list of trans residents - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee has passed a bill creating a registry of trans individuals and their gender-affirming care details, raising privacy concerns among experts.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Justice Department says Biden DOJ weaponized law to go after anti-abortion activists

The report states that the Justice Department under former President Joe Biden used the FACE ACT to launch biased prosecutions and lawsuits against conservatives and Christians who protested abortion.
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fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

June is Pride Month. Tennessee Republicans say it's 'Nuclear Family Month'

Tennessee designates June 2026 as 'Nuclear Family Month', defining family as one husband, one wife, and children, amid criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Boebert Goes Viral For Lecturing Her Colleagues to Find Jesus': Why is Everyone So Horny Here?'

Rep. Lauren Boebert commented on Capitol Hill's sex scandals, celebrating resignations while vowing to strip pensions from those accused.
Social justice
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

I Kept My Christian College Ministry Leader's Abuse Secret While Being Their Purity Poster Child

Dolores Huerta's revelation of sexual violence reflects a broader struggle with purity culture and its impact on recognizing and addressing assault.
Healthcare
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Trump Admin Just Quietly Made Its Most Gilead-Coded Move Yet

New Title X guidelines prioritize natural family planning and omit birth control, reflecting a shift towards conservative reproductive health policies.
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fromQueerty
1 day ago

Franklin Graham defends Tr*mp's "nice" Jesus pics, regrets it faster than Peter denied Christ - Queerty

Franklin Graham defended President Trump regarding AI-generated images depicting him in a Christ-like manner, stating there were no spiritual references in the images.
#supreme-court
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago
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Far-Right Christian Group Gets the Supreme Court to Greenlight Gay Conversion Therapy

fromAbove the Law
3 days ago
US Elections

The Senate Is 'Prepared' To Confirm A Supreme Court Justice - And Ted Cruz Might Be The Pick - Above the Law

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fromLGBTQ Nation
7 months ago

Amy Coney Barrett discusses possibility of Supreme Court overturning marriage equality - LGBTQ Nation

Amy Coney Barrett downplayed concerns about the Supreme Court overturning Obergefell v. Hodges, emphasizing the court's role in reflecting the American people's values.
LGBT
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Far-Right Christian Group Gets the Supreme Court to Greenlight Gay Conversion Therapy

The Supreme Court ruled that Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors violates free speech, endangering LGBTQ+ youth's safety and wellbeing.
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Senate Is 'Prepared' To Confirm A Supreme Court Justice - And Ted Cruz Might Be The Pick - Above the Law

Senate Republicans are prepared to confirm a Supreme Court nominee if Justice Samuel Alito retires before the midterm elections.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Pete Hegseth's holy war: the militant Christian theology animating the US attack on Iran

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth's rhetoric combines religious justification with military aggression amidst the aftermath of a devastating school bombing in Iran.
fromAxios
3 days ago

Scoop: Trump discussed "Jesus" meme with Bill Pulte before posting it, sources say

Trump's Sunday post came at a particularly provocative time for a meme widely interpreted as Trump portraying himself as Jesus, healing the sick. It was Easter Sunday for Eastern Orthodox Christians.
US politics
#donald-trump
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Heresies of Donald Trump

Trump's attacks on the pope reveal a misunderstanding of Catholic beliefs and a lack of humility, contrasting with the pope's call for spiritual humility.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

House Republican Likens Trump to 'Second Coming' of Christ

Rep. Troy Nehls praised Trump, likening him to the second coming of Christ and asserting his leadership in the Republican party.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Will Trump regret taking on the Pope? podcast

Donald Trump's recent social media activity includes bizarre attacks on Pope Leo and AI-generated images, causing backlash among his evangelical and Catholic supporters.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump may believe he is the messiah but his attack on the pope could prove costly for JD Vance | Arwa Mahdawi

Donald Trump has drawn comparisons to Jesus, with supporters viewing him as a modern messiah despite his controversial actions and statements.
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Heresies of Donald Trump

Trump's attacks on the pope reveal a misunderstanding of Catholic beliefs and a lack of humility, contrasting with the pope's call for spiritual humility.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Trump administration agencies post Easter messages celebrating Christ's resurrection

The Trump administration's Cabinet departments publicly celebrated Easter, emphasizing Christ's resurrection on social media, sparking mixed reactions from the public.
#military
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Pete Hegseth uses faith as a weapon - LGBTQ Nation

Pete Hegseth has led Christian worship services at the Department of Defense, emphasizing divine sovereignty amid military actions.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Pete Hegseth uses faith as a weapon - LGBTQ Nation

Pete Hegseth has led Christian worship services at the Department of Defense, emphasizing divine sovereignty amid military actions.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and target vulnerable young populations facing significant barriers to access.
#media-criticism
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fromPoynter
1 day ago

Pete Hegseth uses the Bible to demonize the press - Poynter

CBS News invited Pete Hegseth, a critic of the press, to the WHCA dinner despite his controversial statements about media coverage.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Hegseth Lashes Out at Trump-Hating Press' With Bonkers Bible Rant and Trump-Jesus Analogy

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized the media for negative coverage, comparing them to biblical Pharisees and President Trump to Jesus.
Right-wing politics
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Pete Hegseth uses the Bible to demonize the press - Poynter

CBS News invited Pete Hegseth, a critic of the press, to the WHCA dinner despite his controversial statements about media coverage.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Hegseth Lashes Out at Trump-Hating Press' With Bonkers Bible Rant and Trump-Jesus Analogy

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized the media for negative coverage, comparing them to biblical Pharisees and President Trump to Jesus.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Congress returns as historic DHS shutdown is unresolved and Trump's strict voter ID bill looms US politics live

The Senate resumes work amid a prolonged government shutdown, with lawmakers struggling to pass a funding bill for DHS subagencies.
#jd-vance
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Top Senate Republican Hits Back Hard At JD Vance's Criticism of the Pope

Vice President JD Vance criticized Pope Leo XIV's theological comments amid tensions over the war in Iran, prompting a response from Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Top Senate Republican Hits Back Hard At JD Vance's Criticism of the Pope

Vice President JD Vance criticized Pope Leo XIV's theological comments amid tensions over the war in Iran, prompting a response from Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
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fromEsquire
2 days ago

Clarence Thomas Wouldn't Know What Progressivism Was If It Smacked Him on the Head

Justice Clarence Thomas criticizes progressivism for undermining natural rights and blames Woodrow Wilson for its adoption in American governance.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

The View Co-Host Accuses the Trump Administration of Acting as False Prophets' Weaponizing Faith

The merging of religion and politics can lead to manipulation and hypocrisy, undermining the core values of faith.
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Defense Secretary Uses Bible Story to Bash "Trump-Hating" Press

The Pharisees were there to witness, to write everything down to report, but their hearts were hardened. Even though they witnessed a literal miracle, it didn't matter. They were only there to explain away the goodness in pursuit of their agenda.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Pray With Me Please': Pete Hegseth Reads Fake Bible Quote From Pulp Fiction' During Pentagon Prayer Service

The path of the downed aviator is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who in the name of camaraderie and duty shepherds the lost through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children.
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US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Drops New Bible Riffs Days After Bonkers Deleted Easter Lunch

Donald Trump marked Holy Week with videos featuring Bible recitations and reflections on the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Christian Pastor Tells Trump, No One Has Paid the Price Like You Have'

Paula White stated, 'No one has paid the price like you have paid the price.' She emphasized that Trump faced betrayal and false accusations, similar to Jesus, and that his journey reflects a divine plan.
US Elections
Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
3 days ago

Holy Mother of God, JD Vance Really Thinks He Knows Better Than Pope Leo XIV

The Holy Mother Church should reconsider accepting converts from the American political class until clarity is achieved.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Newsmax Invites Priest Defrocked For Blasphemous' Social Media Posts to Defend Trump's Blasphemous Social Media Post

Like many of our viewers, I'm a faithful Catholic, and I'm also a very strong supporter of President Trump and all that he does, and you know you can do both. There's not a Catholic teaching about whether we should bomb Iran, or how much we should bomb them, or when we should stop.
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Social justice
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Can American Churches Lead a Protest Movement Under Trump?

Sustained social movements require church leadership, but shrinking congregations have weakened religious dissent and reduced long-term activist infrastructure.
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Baptist college stirs controversy in approving LGBTQ+ event to counter Turning Point USA rally - LGBTQ Nation

The Southern Poverty Law Center has noted that the conservative youth organization, founded by the late Christian nationalist activist Charlie Kirk, employs a strategy of 'sowing and exploiting fear that white Christian supremacy is under attack by nefarious actors, including immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community and civil rights activists.'
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fromWIRED
4 days ago

Government Workers Say They're Getting Inundated With Religion

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins' Easter email sparked controversy over the separation of church and state, prompting internal complaints from employees.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Shreds Trump for Blasphemy,' Says I Was Very Offended' Over Jesus Post

I thought that was blasphemy, the former congresswoman said. As a Christian, I was very offended. And a doctor? President Trump is not a doctor.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Christian conservative leader rages at Presbyterian Church for honoring "obscene" Renee Good - LGBTQ Nation

Bill Donohue publicly smeared Renee Nicole Good, mischaracterizing her actions and queer identity after she was fatally shot by an ICE agent.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Opinion | Is There a Religious Revival in America?

In 2025, the nonreligious share of the American population declined again, with the atheist-agnostic share back down to levels seen in 2014, suggesting a potential revival.
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fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Faith Leaders Confront Christian Nationalism With Theological Resistance

Clergy play a vital role in resistance work against authoritarianism, using their presence and faith to support communities under threat.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on Britain's religious right: using and abusing faith in the pursuit of power | Editorial

Reform UK's policy aims to prevent church conversions to mosques, exploiting cultural division for political gain despite rare occurrences of such conversions.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

MAGA Jesus Is Not the Real Jesus

What's striking is less that the federal government is using Bible verses in its promotional videos than that the agency doing the recruiting is Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The videos, set to music, include militaristic images. They show heavily armed agents in tactical gear, weapons drawn, donning masks, looking through night-vision goggles, zip-lining from helicopters, breaking down doors, and conducting nighttime raids.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

A Notorious Trump Pastor Is Running for Congress

Jackson Lahmeyer has made headlines for his inflammatory comments, including labeling the LGBTQ+ community as 'sick' and calling Black Lives Matter a terrorist organization. His provocative style has garnered attention and positioned him within the MAGA movement.
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US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Two Paths for American Christianity

Religious rhetoric has become a battleground as activists confront an ICE official who ministers at a church, prompting legal backlash and judicial criticism of deportation.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

A pivotal moment: Jesus's warning should trouble Christian Trump supporters and Epstein defenders.

Jesus condemned those who harm vulnerable people and those in power who enable such harm through inaction or complicity.
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fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The New Faces of Christian Nationalism

Mercy Culture megachurch in Fort Worth uses its political arm, For Liberty & Justice, to elect candidates committed to religiously infused far-right politics, exploiting the weakened Johnson Amendment restrictions on church political endorsements.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: For this Lent, may Christians repent of Trump and the warmongers he's unleashed

The Trump administration's militaristic approach to Iran conflicts with Christian teachings of meekness, while some Christian leaders support Trump despite contradictions with biblical principles.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right

The phrase 'Christ is king' has shifted from a religious affirmation to a politically charged statement sometimes paired with antisemitic rhetoric and anti-Zionist messaging on the right.
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