President Trump, Therapist in Chief?
by Carl R. TruemanThe choice of Paula White to pray at Donald Trump's inauguration has little significance theologically but speaks eloquently of the state of the nation. Continue Reading »
The John the Baptist of Post-Truth Politics
by Pete SpiliakosMore than any other politician, Clinton prepared the public for the devil’s bargain Trump would later make with his supporters. Continue Reading »
Russia, Trump, and the Problem of Values
by Pete SpiliakosDonald Trump’s friendliness toward Russia has the potential to reshape global politics. Continue Reading »
Preserving Limited Government in Difficult Times
by Pete SpiliakosWhat does the Carrier deal mean for limited-government politics? How can principled conservatives accommodate themselves to Trump’s scrambling of political categories? Continue Reading »
Voting in Fear and Trembling
by Russell E. SaltzmanMy only goal was to select the candidate who would be most subject to the constraints of power under our constitutional system. Continue Reading »
Recalibrating the Culture War in 2016
by Darrell BockWe still live in a contested environment. The candidate who flouted political correctness won. But his victory does not necessarily represent a victory for religious conservatives. Continue Reading »
Donald Trump and the Great Projection
by Pete SpiliakosFor many liberal activists, fear of Trump is fear that what they would have done with power now will be done unto them. Continue Reading »
Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose
by Carl R. TruemanBroken election promises, a theodicy question, and a reflection on Christian ministry under Trump. Continue Reading »
Silver Linings for Never Trumpers
by Michael NovakWhatever the inward intentions of President-elect Trump, one of the consequences of his shocking victory is the possibility of a reprieve from the death sentence otherwise awaiting millions more unborn persons. Continue Reading »
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