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Bonnie Kristian
Bonnie Kristian is the deputy editor at Christianity Today. She is the author of In Defense of Evangelicalism (forthcoming 2026), Untrustworthy, and A Flexible Faith. Bonnie is a fellow at Defense Priorities, a foreign policy think tank, and has been widely published at outlets including The New York Times, The Week, Politico, The New Atlantis, Reason, and The Daily Beast. She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband, daughter, and twin sons.
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Thou Art the Man
President Donald Trump’s diatribe against the pope—paired with his posting of a blasphemous AI-generated image—shows contempt for the things of God.
Review
Trashing Evangelicals Is No Way to Fight Conspiracism
Jared Stacy’s new book correctly identifies a serious problem. But his depiction of evangelicalism is overblown and unreasonable.
The Bulletin
Cost of Iran War, Quiet Southern Border, and Anglican Church Split
The financial and moral toll of war, immigration slows but ministry continues, and why denominations split.
Hope for Freedom for Iran, but Expect a Mess for America
Trump rightly campaigned against “endless wars” and nation building in the Middle East. His war on Iran is likely to repeat those very errors.
The Vigil of Birth
For low-risk pregnancies, midwife care can offer mothers the birth resources they need: patience, attention, and time.
At SOTU, Trump Overstates and Inflates Presidential Power
In his State of the Union marking our 250th year, the president honored athletes, veterans, Sage Blair, America—and himself.
The Bulletin
Nuclear Treaty Expires, Assisted Suicide in NY, and Gender Obsessed-Culture
A Cold war-era treaty between US and Russia expires, New York legalizes assisted suicide, and the ways we overthink gender.
We Are Obsessed with Gender
With incoherent language trickled down from academic theorists, we think and talk about gender incessantly—and to our detriment.
Authority Is a Responsibility, Not an Excuse
The Trump administration should be able to execute on its immigration mandate without executing people like Alex Pretti in the streets.
Protesting in Church Is Wrong. So Is Immigration Theater.
Demonstrators should not disrupt worship services. ICE should be competent, cool-headed, and constrained by the Constitution.