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 […]
By Joanne M. Pierce, THECONNVERSATION Pope Francis recently appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a harsh critic of President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy, to head the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. The move has led to concerns among some Catholics about how he might interact with the new administration, especially since Trump has announced plans to appoint Brian Burch, the head […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: JC Fotografia / Shutterstock.com The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, founded in the mid-19th century, has grown into a global denomination known for its emphasis on the Sabbath, health practices, and eschatology. However, its historical relationship with Black and Native American communities is fraught with contradictions, discrimination, and cultural […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: KARITING PICAH / Shutterstock.com The Catholic Church has played a significant role in global history, including during colonial and imperialist expansions that profoundly affected Black and Native American communities. Some critics argue that certain aspects of the Church’s historical actions and doctrines may be reasons why these groups […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and a pivotal figure in its history, remains one of the most polarizing leaders in American religious and political history. While revered by many within the LDS Church for his leadership during the westward migration […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The Anglican Church, known as the Church of England and its affiliated global entities, has played a significant role in shaping colonial and imperial history. Its legacy is intertwined with systems of oppression and assimilation that have disproportionately impacted Black and Native American communities. Below, we explore ten key historical points […]