A new study found that, even among Gen Z Christians, the strong alliance between Trump and Christianity has had a negative impact on churchgoing for many.
Science hints at Trump and MAGA’s insidious threat to truth – and it is ugly
PsyPost reports that casual disregard for reality poses a "uniquely potent threat" to public knowledge and belief.
People are more likely to believe false information when it comes from someone who ignores the truth altogether rather than a liar “who actively tries to deceive.” This is because repeating statements made by someone who is completely indifferent to facts “heavily increases how truthful those statements feel” to an audience.
Additionally, casual Trump-style disregard for reality appears to pose a deadly threat to community knowledge. According to researchers, the divide sits between a simple “liar,” — someone who knows the truth and intentionally tries to mislead an audience — and a “bulls——er,” who “communicates with little to no regard for the truth, evidence, or established facts.”
Also See: New psychology research reveals the insidious nature of bullshitDonald Trump won't stop using a technique psychologists associate with narcissists
For years, mental health professionals have argued that President Donald Trump’s behaviors, which some have called “malignant narcissism,” are a detriment to the nation.
Much has been written about the president’s tendency to gaslight ― a form of psychological manipulation weaponized by narcissists to make victims question their own reality, memory and perceptions.
Also See: Trump is a 'psychopath' who converses 'only with himself': biographerTrump supporters spread their beliefs like a disease: study
Multiple experts are warning that President Donald Trump is gradually eroding American democracy through his actions since resuming office in 2025. Now, a new study from the American Journal of Political Science explains how so many Americans are willing to go along with his authoritarianism.
How the Mitch McConnell Spectacle Ought to Teach Us About Age
From the Moore to the Point newsletter: the spiritual reason our elderly leaders refuse to give up power.
Church says Native American rituals "idol worship," won't leave reservation
A Christian church has refused to leave a Native American reservation after its pastor condemned traditional tribal spiritual practices during a sermon, sparking protests and demands for an apology.
State of Theology Finds Stable Theology Among Americans
The latest State of Theology study of Americans finds significant stability across a wide range of theological beliefs.
Ask ten pastors what “the sins of the father” means and you will get ten different answers. Some picture a curse traveling down a bloodline. Others picture guilt handed to a child who did nothing wrong. The phrase comes straight from the Ten Commandments, but that is not where the Bible leaves it.
The Glory of God Is the Living Man
Around the year 185, Irenaeus, the bishop of Lyon, wrote: “For the glory of God is the living man, and the life of man is the vision of God.” It is a sentence worth sitting with. The glory of God is displayed in a living man. That glory is the radiant, weighty, self-revealing splendor of the living God. And the life we were made for, the life that is truly life, consists in seeing God. Everything the Christian faith teaches about salvation, about Christ, about the work of the Holy Spirit, is compressed into those two clauses.
But who is “the living man”? And what does it mean to see God?
From the Moore to the Point newsletter: the spiritual reason our elderly leaders refuse to give up power.
Church says Native American rituals "idol worship," won't leave reservation
A Christian church has refused to leave a Native American reservation after its pastor condemned traditional tribal spiritual practices during a sermon, sparking protests and demands for an apology.
State of Theology Finds Stable Theology Among Americans
The latest State of Theology study of Americans finds significant stability across a wide range of theological beliefs.
Also See: The State of Theology Insights Report DownloadWhat Does “The Sins of the Father” Mean?
Ask ten pastors what “the sins of the father” means and you will get ten different answers. Some picture a curse traveling down a bloodline. Others picture guilt handed to a child who did nothing wrong. The phrase comes straight from the Ten Commandments, but that is not where the Bible leaves it.
The Glory of God Is the Living Man
Around the year 185, Irenaeus, the bishop of Lyon, wrote: “For the glory of God is the living man, and the life of man is the vision of God.” It is a sentence worth sitting with. The glory of God is displayed in a living man. That glory is the radiant, weighty, self-revealing splendor of the living God. And the life we were made for, the life that is truly life, consists in seeing God. Everything the Christian faith teaches about salvation, about Christ, about the work of the Holy Spirit, is compressed into those two clauses.
But who is “the living man”? And what does it mean to see God?
Why Volunteer Recruitment Is Harder Than Ever
Thom discusses why churches are finding it more difficult to recruit volunteers and what leaders can do to reverse the trend.
The Return of Evangelism: Why Outreach Is Working Again
Thom looks at why many churches are finding people more receptive to the gospel and how churches can take advantage of this opportunity.
Leaving a Church Well
No one wants to talk about leaving their church. Your church is likely filled with people who introduced you to Jesus, encouraged you in your walk, officiated your wedding, and maybe even officiated the funeral of a loved one. In a church community, we find counsel, comfort, and friendship. Church is where we worship, and often where God meets us. Though it’s filled with broken people, church is amazing.
So, why would we ever talk about leaving it?
We should talk about it because it happens. As a pastor, I hate to see people leave my church, but in the welcoming of new members and the good-byes as people move on, I’ve seen a handful of really good reasons to leave.
Lay Preacher Training Informational Webinar
The role of lay preacher has been an important part of the church from its earliest days. As the clergy shortage grows and churches are under increased financial strain, the need for licensed lay preachers grows each year.
AI company hit by hack entirely done by artificial intelligence
AI company Hugging Face says that it has been hit by a hack carried out entirely by an artificial intelligence system.
How Churches Can Prevent AI Scams, Impersonation, and Payment Fraud
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing ministry operations, but it is also creating new risks for churches. Today’s scams are no longer easy to spot. AI-generated emails, voice messages, invoices, and fake receipts can look and sound legitimate enough to fool even experienced church staff members.
As a result, churches should strengthen financial controls, improve verification practices, and require stronger online security measures before fraud occurs.
People have plenty of access to books. There are other reasons they do not read
The decline of book-reading is a common lament. Parents, teachers, and penurious authors will all tell you that the love of reading is in retreat.
Statisticians at the National Literacy Trust say that in 2025 the number of children who enjoyed reading in their spare time sank to a 20-year low: a “generational challenge”, in their words.
Men and Women Have Unique Discipleship Strengths, Weaknesses
Thom discusses why churches are finding it more difficult to recruit volunteers and what leaders can do to reverse the trend.
The Return of Evangelism: Why Outreach Is Working Again
Thom looks at why many churches are finding people more receptive to the gospel and how churches can take advantage of this opportunity.
Leaving a Church Well
No one wants to talk about leaving their church. Your church is likely filled with people who introduced you to Jesus, encouraged you in your walk, officiated your wedding, and maybe even officiated the funeral of a loved one. In a church community, we find counsel, comfort, and friendship. Church is where we worship, and often where God meets us. Though it’s filled with broken people, church is amazing.
So, why would we ever talk about leaving it?
We should talk about it because it happens. As a pastor, I hate to see people leave my church, but in the welcoming of new members and the good-byes as people move on, I’ve seen a handful of really good reasons to leave.
Lay Preacher Training Informational Webinar
The role of lay preacher has been an important part of the church from its earliest days. As the clergy shortage grows and churches are under increased financial strain, the need for licensed lay preachers grows each year.
AI company hit by hack entirely done by artificial intelligence
AI company Hugging Face says that it has been hit by a hack carried out entirely by an artificial intelligence system.
How Churches Can Prevent AI Scams, Impersonation, and Payment Fraud
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing ministry operations, but it is also creating new risks for churches. Today’s scams are no longer easy to spot. AI-generated emails, voice messages, invoices, and fake receipts can look and sound legitimate enough to fool even experienced church staff members.
As a result, churches should strengthen financial controls, improve verification practices, and require stronger online security measures before fraud occurs.
People have plenty of access to books. There are other reasons they do not read
The decline of book-reading is a common lament. Parents, teachers, and penurious authors will all tell you that the love of reading is in retreat.
Statisticians at the National Literacy Trust say that in 2025 the number of children who enjoyed reading in their spare time sank to a 20-year low: a “generational challenge”, in their words.
Men and Women Have Unique Discipleship Strengths, Weaknesses
In general, women have higher discipleship scores than men, according to analysis from Lifeway Research’s State of Discipleship study.
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