Criticizing Hawkish Evangelicals For the Wrong Reasons

Criticizing Hawkish Evangelicals For the Wrong Reasons

by | Apr 2, 2026 | ,

Make no mistake: the self-proclaimed defenders of America’s liberal democracy at The Bulwark love war. But the one thing that may possibly outweigh Bill Kristol and company’s love of war may be their hatred for Donald Trump. So, it should be no surprise The Bulwark provided space for John Fea to not criticize the Iran War but instead take shots at MAGA evangelicals for how they’re supporting Trump’s war. See, they’re not supporting the war properly. These sycophantic “celebrity pastors” are just blindly cheerleading the war out of bloodlust and devotion to Trump. (Fea really wants you to...

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Are There Really Biblical Reasons to ‘Stand With Israel’?

Are There Really Biblical Reasons to ‘Stand With Israel’?

by | Jun 23, 2025 |

A biblical and theological issue is at the heart of a major geopolitical crisis. This fact was brought to light during the recent discussion between Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Tucker Carlson. When Tucker challenged Cruz on his vehement support for Israel, Cruz explained, “Growing up in Sunday School I was taught from the Bible, ‘Those who bless Israel will blessed and those who curse Israel will be cursed.’ And from my perspective, I want to be on blessings side of things.” A version of the view articulated by Senator Cruz is held by many Christians in America, and this conviction is at the...

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Should the USA pull out of Syria?

Should the USA pull out of Syria?

by | Oct 12, 2019 | , ,

President Trump’s decision to relocate approximately 50 U.S. troops within Syria set off a firestorm of outrage and disbelief. I am not particularly interested in the responses of the usual suspects. I am interested, however, in the commentary of fairly well-known professing Christians as they attempt to influence the church with their arguments in favor of war and global do-gooding at the point of a gun. Nearly any attempt to militarily withdraw from any region of the world is met with immediate condemnation and tales of doom and danger. Rather than accepting this rhetoric, Christians...

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Just War? Christian Leaders Must Avoid Becoming Court Prophets

by | Jun 8, 2018 | ,

Disappointingly (but not surprisingly), a prominent evangelical leader has once again provided alleged moral justification for war in the Middle East. Russell Moore is to be commended for the cautious and thoughtful manner in which he approached this crucial question. However, even as he claimed that “[he doesn’t] have a definitive answer to offer,” his conclusions on how Just War principles relate to Syria nevertheless lead one to conclude that war with Syria would be just. Context The topic at hand came on the heels of the U.S.-led missile strike on the Al Shayrat airfield in Syria on...

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What You Should Really Know About the Libyan Slave Trade

by | Jan 30, 2018 | ,

Christians Serious About Justice Cannot Pretend History Began Yesterday Readers of The Gospel Coalition could hardly be blamed for thinking the present-day Libyan slave trade was spontaneously created from a vacuum. According to TGC’s The FAQ’s: What You Should Know About the Libyan Slave Trade, “Two main factors have contributed to the Libyan slave trade: an abundance of vulnerable migrants and a fractured, failing government.” The only reason cited for Libya’s failed government is the country’s civil war which has left “many areas of the country out of reach of government influence” and...

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