Trump's Theology

Michael Horton has a terrific and important article on "The Theology of Donald Trump" at Christianity Today.

Who Left Whom?

Helpful reflections from Trevin Wax on the sense of dismay many church-going evangelical Christians currently have:  "I don't feel at home in the Republican Party anymore."  About this feeling, Wax adds, "Maybe that's a good thing."

Defense against a Demagogue?

Ross Douthat at the NYT reflects on the crisis of identity and the potential crisis of decision faced by the GOP.

Why Some Professing Christians Favor Trump

Ross Douthat notes that the most committed Christians are not the ones turning to Trump, but that the GOP front-runner is succeeding "where active religiosity has weakened, but a Christian-ish residue remains."  Trump's "occasional nods to religious faith — like, say, his promise to make store clerks say “Merry Christmas” instead of “Happy Holidays” — are well tailored for voters for whom Christian identity is still a talisman even when an active faith is all but gone."

Europe, America, and the Refugee Crisis

Fred Hiatt has an important word to say on this moment in both European and American history.