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Faith as a Bridge: Democrats Look to Religion for New Voter Connections

July 16, 2026

Religion has long been a stronghold of Republican politics, but recent trends show Democrats are turning to faith as a way to reach voters. Senator Raphael Warnock, a pastor from Georgia’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, argues that the party can appeal to people by sharing its moral values rat

opinion

When Leaders Play God: Why Mixing Politics and Religion Can Backfire

April 20, 2026

Some supporters of a former U. S. president once made a short film comparing him to a protector sent by a higher power. They used a famous speech’s style to suggest this leader was chosen by destiny. The video called him a leader who would never abandon his people. The former president shared it him

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Politics, Faith, and Media: A Pentagon Briefing Gets Religious

April 17, 2026

Defense officials rarely bring sermons into press conferences, but Secretary Pete Hegseth made an exception last week. Speaking at the Pentagon, he compared journalists to Pharisees—religious leaders who, according to the Bible, opposed Jesus despite seeing his miracles. Hegseth argued that modern r

religion

When Leaders Disagree: A Closer Look at Religion and Politics

April 15, 2026

Public figures often clash when their views don’t align, and the recent disagreement between a U. S. president and the head of the Catholic Church is no exception. The president took to social media to question the pope’s stance on a major conflict, calling his approach weak and suggesting the pope

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When leaders mix faith with war, things get messy

April 4, 2026

A recent speech by the Pope made headlines by calling out a troubling trend: powerful figures using religion to justify military action. The Pope’s message was simple—war and faith don’t mix well. He pointed to a U. S. -Israeli strike on Iran, criticizing leaders who claim divine approval for violen

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Faith and Politics: A Shaky Alliance

December 23, 2025

In 2025, President Trump has been very busy. He has signed 225 executive orders in just one year. This is more than he did in his entire first term. Some of these orders are about religion. They talk about making America a more Christian nation. For example, one order created a task force to stop C

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Oklahoma's Bible Bid: A Strange Twist

October 6, 2024

Something peculiar is happening in Oklahoma. The state wants to buy 55,000 Bibles for its schools, but the rules are so specific that only two versions fit the bill – and they're both backed by former President Donald Trump. This isn't just any Bible; it must be a King James Version bound in leather