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Fear, Power, Nostalgia, and the 81 Percent

John Fea has two intended audiences for his new book, Believe Me: The Evangelical Road to Donald Trump. On the one hand, he dedicates this book “to the 19 percent”—to the segment of white evangelicals who (at least according to exit poll…

Kristin Kobes Du MezJune 29, 2018

American Evangelicalism Articles & Essays Christian Scholarship

The Reinvention of “Evangelical” in American History: A Linguistic Analysis

by Hannah Butler and Kristin Du Mez Scan the headlines, and it seems that everywhere you look, evangelicals are in the news. From Paige Patterson to the “court evangelicals” to Trump’s most dependable voting bloc, evangelicals have been the topic…

Kristin Kobes Du MezMay 31, 2018

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Understanding White Evangelical Views on Immigration: Harvard Divinity Bulletin

There’s been a lot of talk of Romans 13 the past few days, but most evangelicals say they don’t actually look to the Bible when it comes to their views on immigration. But that doesn’t mean their faith doesn’t shape…

Kristin Kobes Du MezMay 10, 2018

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American Evangelicalism Articles & Essays Church History

Poisonous History and Its Antidote: Christian Nationalism, Black History, and New Beginnings

On April 26, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, in Montgomery, Alabama, opened its doors. The memorial is visually stunning. Around 800 rusted iron columns hang from above, each representing a county where a lynching took place. In a recent…

Kristin Kobes Du MezMay 3, 2018

American Evangelicalism Articles & Essays Christian Thought

The Church of James Dobson?

Is Focus on the Family a church? It depends who you ask. And it depends when you ask, apparently. Back in 2016, Focus on the Family reportedly asked the IRS to classify the organization as a church, in order to dodge the…

Kristin Kobes Du MezApril 18, 2018

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American Evangelicalism Articles & Essays Church History

April 4, 50 Years Out

Fifty years. Fifty years since the shot rang out. Since Martin Luther King Jr. was gunned down on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. Over the years there has been a lot of reflection on the legacy of King, our…

Kristin Kobes Du MezApril 4, 2018

American Evangelicalism Articles & Essays Christian Thought

Defining Evangelicalism and the Problem of Whiteness

Do you approve of the way Trump is handling his job as President? If you’re an evangelical, chances are you do. In a recent poll, 78% of white evangelicals approve of Trump’s job performance. This number, of course, comes remarkably close…

Kristin Kobes Du MezMarch 22, 2018

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American Evangelicalism Articles & Essays Christian Scholarship

Is It Time to Put Away “the Prophetic”?

A few weeks back, evangelical theologian Richard Mouw explained over at Religion News Service why he declined to sign “prophetic” declarations. (You know, the official statements proliferating about this or that “justice-related matter.”) Since that time, the essay has been reprinted at First…

Kristin Kobes Du MezMarch 8, 2018

Donald Trump In the Media

“Trump’s Language Shifts from ‘I’ to ‘we’ in State of the Union Address”

Interviewed by Erica R. Hendry for PBS NewsHour, Politics. Published January 31, 2016. Excerpt: President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech contained plenty of the empty adjectives and hyperbole for which he is known. But his use of language…

Kristin Kobes Du MezJanuary 31, 2018

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Donald Trump In the Media

“Words Fail Trump, but for his Supporters, his Message is Loud and Clear”

Interviewed by Lucia Graves of The Guardian from Washington. Published December 31, 2017. Summary: Language experts have pored over speeches that have translators tearing their hair out and some find his macho bluster surprisingly effective. Excerpts: Presidents are often remembered for their…

Kristin Kobes Du MezDecember 31, 2017

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