Mark A. Kellner Roys Report and Religion Unplugged Trinity Church, a Scottsdale, Arizona, congregation led by controversial pastor Mark Driscoll, has purchased a vacant 116,200-square-foot office building for $15.5 million. The Jan. 5 acquisition of the property at 10001 North… Continue Reading
Charles Brammall Rev Jesse Jackson (18 Oct 1941- 17 Feb 2026)Christian, US Civil rights activist & former Shadow US Senator, An ontological quandary clings to certain men as if a second shadow. If he builds his identity on proximity to greatness,… Continue Reading
Charles Brammall Thanksgiving: More Than a Meal – In Fact, a Miracle Thanksgiving has just been again (27 Nov), and yet again I failed to lead my family in acknowledging or celebrating it. Although next year I’m determined to. In… Continue Reading
Just a few years ago, the LGBTQIA movement seemed unstoppable. But in a deep dive, the New York Times’ Nicholas Confessore examines why transgender rights movement might prove to have over-reached. Until this week’s decision by the US Supreme Court that… Continue Reading
“66 per cent of U.S. adults now say they have made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ that is still important in their life today,” leading reseach group Barna reports. “That marks a 12-percentage point increase since 2021, when commitment… Continue Reading
In recognition of increased watching of the Super Bowl, Peter Bentley provides a draft chapter from a (hoped for) book looking at the U.S.A. through film and television. The USA and Sport Part 3: Football When an Australian thinks about… Continue Reading
Conservative entropy: Right-wing radio host Eric Erickson is one US conservative, and he is extremely conservative, who has spotted the difference between conservatism and Trumpian populism. Wherever one is on the political spectrum (if there is still one), it is… Continue Reading
Clemente Lisi of Religion Unplugged In a day punctuated by prayer and references to God, Donald Trump was sworn in on Monday as the 47th president of the United States. “I was saved by God to make America great… Continue Reading
Lori Amber Roessner, University of Tennessee via The Conversation “I am a farmer, an engineer, a businessman, a planner, a scientist, a governor, and a Christian,” Jimmy Carter said while introducing himself to national political reporters when he announced his… Continue Reading