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In a recent interview with CBN, President Trump was asked if he believes God appointed him for the presidency, a claim that some evangelicals and political figures have made since the 2016 election. CBN News Political analyst David Brody covered several topics with the president, including his support of evangelicals and claims by some that…

In a series of tweets, activist Shaun King said all images depicting Jesus as a “white European” should be torn down because they are a form of “white supremacy.” These comments come as monuments and statues paying tribute to the Confederacy have become a source of debate and contention in the wake of George Floyd’s…

A new book titled “The Spiritual Danger of Trump: 30 Evangelical Christians on Justice, Truth, and Moral Integrity” asks evangelicals to rethink their support for President Donald Trump in 2020. The book also warns the president is damaging the broader culture’s perception of evangelical Christianity. “Our plea is to white evangelicals to please take another…

Dan Cathy, conservative billionaire and CEO of Chick-fil-A,  called on white Christians to take advantage of the “special moment” in American history now, urging them to repent of racism and fight for their black brothers in sisters, the Christian Post reports. His statement comes in the wake of ongoing protests over the police killings of Rayshard…

In a new editorial, Christian Today’s president and CEO Timothy Dalrymple called on churches to “lead the way in biblical restitution” for racial sin, asserting “repentance is not enough.” Though the nation may not be ready for reparations on racism issues, Dalrymple asserts that racial injustice “demands a response” from the church, both personally and…

About a quarter of Americans say they see Trump as a “man of faith,” according to a new Politico-Morning Consult poll. Fifty-five percent of respondents said they somewhat or strongly disagree that the president is a “man of faith.” The Politico-Morning Consult poll surveyed nearly 2,000 registered voters and also found: About a third of…

This month, President Trump signed an executive order to prioritized religious freedom in the U.S. foreign policy and assistance programs. The new order allocates at least $50 million per year for programs that promote international religious freedom. “Religious freedom for all people worldwide is a foreign policy priority of the United States, and the United…

A group of white police officers and other members of the community came together to wash the feet of black protestors and faith leaders, while also asking for forgiveness. For Christians, foot washing is a ritual of humility. Jesus’ choice to wash the feet was to make a point about humble service towards others. The…

Senator in Utah, Mitt Romney, became the first known Republican senator to march alongside protestors in Washington D.C. Sunday afternoon. The demonstrations are seeking to raise awareness about police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. In an interview, the senator said he joined the protest because…

Holding a Bible in her hand, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi criticized Trump’s visit to the historic church earlier this week. She also condemned his actions towards protestors and called for healing. “Peaceful demonstrators in front of the White House were beaten — some people came out and beat them so they could clear…

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