By Sandy Connors | Photo courtesy of Dr. Victoria Rollins April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time dedicated to confronting a painful reality that often remains hidden in plain sight. Sexual violence is one of the most underreported crimes in the United States, and while advocacy has grown, survivors’ voices often remain unheard, […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In a world full of human imperfections and uncertainties, trust is a fragile commodity. Many believers often hear the saying, “God said, trust no man,” and wonder if it genuinely comes from the Bible. While the exact phrase does not appear in Scripture, the Bible indeed contains verses emphasizing caution when […]
Introduction In today’s world, fear is a powerful tool often wielded by politicians and elected officials to manipulate and control. However, the Bible instructs believers to fear God rather than man. Understanding the difference between godly fear and human-induced fear is crucial for those who seek to live righteously. This article will explore why God […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In a world marked by division, nationalism, and strict borders, the treatment of immigrants often becomes a contentious issue, especially among political leaders. However, the Bible provides clear guidance on how immigrants (referred to as strangers, sojourners, or foreigners) should be treated. Scripture consistently teaches that God demands kindness and justice […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Ritu Manoj Jethani / Shutterstock.com “It is appalling that the most segregated hour of Christian America is eleven o’clock on Sunday morning.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. These words, spoken more than half a century ago, still ring painfully true today. While America has made significant progress […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The Ten Commandments are among the most well-known and foundational laws in the King James Bible (KJV). Given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:1-17), these commandments serve as moral absolutes for humanity. But why do we need them? Simply put, humans are sinners—we are deeply flawed, make mistakes, […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens In a democratic society such as the United States, voting is a significant responsibility. For Christians, this responsibility carries an added weight because their decisions should align with biblical principles. The King James Bible (KJV) does not mention modern elections directly, but it provides guidance on leadership, righteousness, justice, and accountability, […]
By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: stu.dio / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Faith leaders from a wide variety of faith traditions are speaking out against and standing up to the Trump administration’s cruel and chaotic immigration and refugee agenda, calling instead for policies that align with broader values and seek to tamp down, instead of […]
By:Jacob F. Love | theconversaiton.com For the idea of love, biblical Hebrew has precious few synonyms. Yet the Hebrew of the Bible can communicate a rich sensation of love: the love of a man for a woman, the love of any human being for their fellow human, the love of Israel for Israel’s God, and the […]
By Michael Emerson, THE CONVERSATION During the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump spoke at a gathering of conservative Protestants, imploring them to vote for him “just this time.” In “four more years, it’ll be fixed, it’ll be fine, you won’t have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians,” he said. As a scholar of religion and public life for […]