Tag Archives: American Christianity

“Religious Persecution” is all about Political Power

May 20, 2015 by JasonWiedel 0 Comments

George Smathers was a US senator who represented Florida from 1951 to 1969. During the 1950 election, Time magazine reported that Smathers attempted to disparage his opponent during a speech by saying, “Are you aware that Claude Pepper is known all over Washington as a shameless extrovert? Not only that, but this man is reliably reported […]

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Christians, Please Stop Embracing War

January 29, 2015 by JasonWiedel 0 Comments

Part of American Christianity has planted its flag in the issue of war. Defending America’s use of violence, and subsequently all actions carried out by the American military, has become a matter of patriotism as well as devotion to God. This past week Fox News’ commentator, Todd Starnes, in response to criticism of the film American […]

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General, In the Media, In the News, Theology
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