Angry, bigoted, judgmental, close-minded, intolerant, homophobic, and xenophobic are just a few often used to describe American Christians. Does this represent all of Jesus’ followers in America? Certainly not. But have you ever stopped and considered why these descriptors are so often used? The irony is that we know Jesus’ words, “By this everyone will … Continue reading
By Chris West A few years ago, I found myself at a conference in Salt Lake City, Utah surrounded by interesting folks from all around the world. It was a blast! Then, something really incredible happened: I met Jon Acuff. For those of you that aren’t familiar with Jon Acuff, you may know his blog … Continue reading
By Andy Hale “If you were recruiting for a white supremacist cause on a Sunday morning, you’d likely have more success handing out in the parking lot of an average white Christian church than approaching whites sitting out of service at the local coffee shop,” said Robert P. Jones, the CEO and Founder of the … Continue reading
By Andy Hale Socialism—is there a word in American politics that can divide a conversation quicker? “For many Americans, the very mention of socialism evokes dystopian visions of totalitarian rule and endless breadlines—whether in the old USSR or contemporary Venezuela,” Princeton historian Heath Carter told me on the latest episode of the CBF Podcast. Carter … Continue reading