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An Evangelical’s Warning to Evangelical Christian Nationalists Aims Beyond the Easy Targets
Joel Looper’s prophetic arrow pierces Trump sycophants and revered historical figures alike.
Why John MacArthur Is Wrong About MLK
The prominent pastor’s claim that Martin Luther King Jr. was “not a Christian” is not only ahistorical. It misses God’s heart for justice.
Review
Your Politics May Be Less Bible-Based than You Think
Preston Sprinkle’s Exiles is a bracing call to return to Scripture, but some of his specific political applications are dubious.
Viral Jesus
‘You Have to Be Prepared to Die Before You Can Begin to Live’
In 1963, Birmingham was the epicenter of racial injustice—until a movement of pastors, churches, and children disrupted the hate. Journalist Paul Kix says it’s a story he was destined to tell.
The Half-Truths We’ve Told About MLK
In the ’60s, white evangelicals condemned Martin Luther King Jr. In the ’80s, we lauded a convenient, hagiographic version of his life. How should we remember him now?
Public Theology Project
Russell Moore’s Favorite Books of 2023
From rabbits and Inklings to Kardashians and King, here are the year’s best reads according to CT’s editor in chief.
The Russell Moore Show
Sharing in Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream Now
Chris Broussard and Matthew Daniels believe King still shines a light in a divided world.
The Bulletin
People Get Ready
The March on Washington turns 60, marijuana edges closer to acceptance, and Jimmy Carter faces his end.
Reclaiming MLK Jr.’s ‘Dream’ 60 Years Later
How we can better engage with the famous March on Washington speech.
The Russell Moore Show
Russell’s Desert Island Bookshelf
Russell Moore and producer Ashley Hales discuss titles that last a lifetime.