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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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When is it appropriate to play Christmas music?

Whether you are a Holly-jolly, a Semi-purist, a Purist, or a Liturgical... read more

Is it true that evangelicals have "nowhere to...

Five years after "Farewell, Rob Bell," 2-1/2 years after World Vision, and... read more

Religious freedom and human flourishing

Today, I'm taking a break from my usual research, teaching, and writing... read more

Trump-supporting vandals desecrate churches with homophobic, racist slurs

Every American should condemn and deplore desecration of our people's sacred spaces. read more

Saint Martin of Tours offers inspiration in uncertain...

Saint Martin stood up for principles and never ceased doing good. Sounds... read more

Letter to President-Elect Donald Trump

You chose a nasty path to get to where you are today.... read more

My 2016 presidential election prediction

If I could change this, I might put Arizona, Ohio, and possibly... read more

What is an evangelical? (w/FAQ)

"Evangelical" is a theological distinction. It is not a synonym for "white... read more

Trump campaign ad played in churches played Nov....

A number of Christian worshippers began their Sunday with an exhortation to... read more

The message 'Never Trump' evangelicals are (not) sending...

"We’ll back in two years. And every two years thereafter.” read more

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