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Jacob Lupfer is a faith and politics writer. A contributing editor at Religion News Service, Jacob is a frequent commentator on the role of faith in politics and public life. He is a doctoral candidate in political science at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. An expert on the institutional life of American Christianity, Jacob advises faith leaders on how religions people and institutions can more effectively advocate for the common good. During the 2016 election cycle, Jacob is blogging at Patheos about the role of faith in the campaign. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Atlantic, The Daily Beast, Religion & Politics, Sojourners, Religion Dispatches, The Christian Post, Baptist News Global, and elsewhere. Jacob lives near Baltimore with his wife and their two young children.

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'Glitter Ash Wednesday' is a terrible idea

During the imposition of ashes, we don't need to fight the church's... read more

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Capitol & Cathedral had focused mostly on religion in the 2016 election.... read more

Forsaking whiteness: Is it possible? Would it help?

This is a vital, provocative question. I would be so curious to... read more

How the ERLC became the premier evangelical public-policy...

In recent years, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) has distinguished... read more

His business background should help Trump, but it...

Seasoned executives may possess vital skills for presidential success that career politicians... read more

Does it matter if Trump really thinks abortion...

Trump may be an unlikely hero, but Americans who wish to criminalize... read more

Is The New York Times ignorant about religion?

New York Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet may not “get” religion, but... read more

Of course the National Cathedral should participate in...

Critics rightly point out that Trump is obnoxious and unchristian. But the... read more

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