by Spencer Downing | Sep 17, 2018 | Understanding The Problem
In a scathing article, Louisiana-based columnist Tim Morris called out the evangelical leadership. In his words, “Evangelical leaders have sold their souls to Donald Trump.” His essay for the Times-Picayune presents a religiously-aware call to moral action. Morris...
by Spencer Downing | Sep 4, 2018 | Understanding The Problem
John McCain’s funeral gave the nation a moment to celebrate a life, but plenty of opportunities for rebuke. Kathleen Parker added her voice. Her direct target, however, was not the president but his enablers—elite evangelicals. Like others, Parker noticed Trump’s...
by Spencer Downing | Aug 30, 2018 | Vote Common Good
A young parishioner recently asked Pastor Jane Willan, “How can someone who is a Christian vote for Donald Trump?” She answers the question in an editorial for the Worcester Telegram. Simply put, Willan suggests that Christians may be acting selfishly....
by Spencer Downing | Aug 30, 2018 | Clergy, The Common Good, Vote Common Good
Pastor and author Jane Willan talked with Spencer Downing about her recent editorial, “How Does a Christian Vote for Trump?” I’m Spencer Downing and I’m talking with Jane Willan, who is pastor of First Congregational Church – United Church of...
