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Is Christianity a Religion of Hate? Returning to Jesus’ Love

Last updated on: March 11, 2025 at 11:04 am By Rev. Rob Schenck

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Is Christianity a Religion of Hate? (4-minute read.) Note: This post is the first in a series examining what’s gone wrong with my fellow evangelicals. A Really Good and Necessary Question–but So Sad That It Is! Many thanks to my atheist Jewish friend “K” for sharing TikTok creator Jess Craven’s video seeking help with her kids’ question: “Was Christianity always a religion of hate?” I understand why they’re asking when so many so-called “Christians” spew hate and do hurtful things–including... Read more

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2025-03-04T10:00:19-05:00

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Why Nonprofits Must Step Up in a Changing America

Last updated on: March 4, 2025 at 10:00 am By Rev. Rob Schenck

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America’s Coming Oligarchic Criminal Kleptocracy Necessitates a Turn Away From Government-Only Solutions The Wake-Up Call The American political landscape is undergoing a transformation that will soon result in a federal government that is far less supportive and potentially more antagonistic toward its citizens. Based on what incoming administration officials have said, specific segments of the executive branch might do more harm to certain population sectors and whole people groups, even beyond US borders. This shifting dynamic emphasizes why voters who... Read more

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2025-03-04T10:00:20-05:00

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Is Kamala Harris an Antichrist?

Last updated on: March 4, 2025 at 10:00 am By Rev. Rob Schenck

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Why Did Kamala Harris Tell Hecklers They Were at the Wrong Rally? Anti-abortion protestors tried to shout over Kamala Harris as she spoke to an audience in Wisconsin recently, screaming, “Abortion is a sacrament to Satan.” As the hecklers were led out of the hall, they continued shouting, “Christ is King” and “Jesus is Lord.” Several video clips of the incident indicate that Harris likely could not hear them over the boos and clamor that immediately erupted. Close-up recordings make... Read more

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2025-03-04T10:00:21-05:00

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A Christian Case for Kamala Harris

Last updated on: March 4, 2025 at 10:00 am By Rev. Rob Schenck

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For the majority of American evangelicals, voting for any candidate but Donald Trump or being a Democrat as opposed to a Republican is the equivalent of leaving the faith. When I announced my support for Vice President Kamala Harris for U.S. President, many of my ministry colleagues, former supporters, and even old friends questioned my fidelity to the God of the Bible. Some asked what happened to me and how I lost my way. I see my support for Kamala... Read more

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2025-03-04T10:00:22-05:00

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My Pilgrim’s Progress In and Out of Christian Nationalism

Last updated on: March 4, 2025 at 10:00 am By Rev. Rob Schenck

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This article is a near-verbatim transcript of a sermon I delivered on June 23, 2024, at the Commonwealth Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia. It’s the first installment in a two-part testimonial of my pilgrimage into and out of the heresy of Christian nationalism. The text was modified only slightly for easier reading Understanding Christian Nationalism I want to start by sharing my understanding of “Christian Nationalism.” To do this, I’ll refer to a friend and colleague who is an expert... Read more

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2025-03-04T10:00:23-05:00

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Trump’s Obscene Bible Hawking

Last updated on: March 4, 2025 at 10:00 am By Rev. Rob Schenck

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Buzzing the Bible The country is abuzz with Bible talk. That’s the best I can say about Donald Trump’s new product endorsement, the God Bless the USA Bible, selling for $59.99 before shipping. A family member who routinely buys Bibles in bulk suspects the wholesale cost of Trump’s large-print, faux leather book is $4-$5 per unit. That’s a handsome return. From information on the Bible’s webpage, Trump has a deal with the promoters that compensates him for his praise of... Read more

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2025-03-04T10:00:24-05:00

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Alabama Embryo Ruling and Theocracy

Last updated on: March 4, 2025 at 10:00 am By Rev. Rob Schenck

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The implications of the recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling on the legal child status of frozen embryos are not only anti-child, anti-family, and anti-science, but they may also constitute a form of legalistic Christian heresy, not to mention antidisestablishmentarianism. (I’ve always wanted to use that word in this column!) In a concurring opinion, Chief Justice Tom Parker relies on a Christian Nationalist dominionist theology to imperil many Alabamians’ only path to parenthood. My History With Alabama’s Parker Court Back in 2005, I said... Read more

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2025-03-04T10:00:25-05:00

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Religious Freedom Dancers Miss a Step

Last updated on: March 4, 2025 at 10:00 am By Rev. Rob Schenck

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Unique Power of Religion Human history proves religion can be one of the most potent forces for good—or evil. Because it engages with the transcendent, religion looms large over us, dwarfing much of what is earthly, temporal, and material. In my estimation, this makes religious voices unique, commanding, and timeless. Regarding human relations, religion can be an unparalleled uniter or divider. I saw it acting in both modes this week while attending the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit in Washington,... Read more

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Marking This Day of Light and Darkness

Last updated on: March 4, 2025 at 10:00 am By Rev. Rob Schenck

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Wow—what a January 6. It seems fitting that January 6th is now (in the United States) both the observance of the Epiphany when the Magi beheld the Christ Child—and, for Americans, the commemoration of the terrible attack on the U.S. Congress three years ago. Two Contrasting Days Why? Because Jesus was born at a similar time of social and political turmoil, when tyrants oppressed minority populations, pompous autocrats abused and exploited their constituents, and false messiahs spawned violent rebellions. In... Read more

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Trump as Our Example . . .

Last updated on: March 4, 2025 at 10:00 am By Rev. Rob Schenck

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Throughout the 1980s and 90s, I used Donald Trump as an example in many sermons. Those mentions were not complimentary, however. What I saw Trump was then is what I see him as now: a perfect example of what it means not to live as a Christian. Trump and I Go Way Back In the last ten years, I’ve met Donald Trump in person twice, but he has played in the background of my life and formation as a minister... Read more

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