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Dr. James Dobson, a prominent evangelical leader and advisor to four US presidents, known for founding Focus on the Family and influencing conservative politics, has died at age 89. His work shaped debates on family, faith, and culture, but also sparked controversy over his views on LGBTQ+ issues and social policies.
James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family and a prominent evangelical leader known for his advocacy of traditional family values and conservative social positions, has died at age 89.
James Dobson, a prominent evangelical leader and founder of Focus on the Family known for his conservative views on family, sexuality, and politics, died at 89. He was influential in shaping the religious right's stance on social issues and was a controversial figure due to his outspoken opposition to homosexuality, abortion, and other cultural changes.
John MacArthur, a prominent evangelical preacher known for his expository teaching and leadership at Grace Community Church in Los Angeles, died at 86 after a long ministry career marked by influence, controversy, and unwavering adherence to his beliefs, including opposition to COVID-19 restrictions and support for traditional gender roles.
The influential evangelical preacher John MacArthur, who led Grace Community Church in Los Angeles for over 50 years and was known for his conservative teachings and expository preaching, died at age 86. He was a prominent figure in American evangelicalism, known for his stance on biblical interpretation, gender roles, and his controversial COVID-19 service practices. MacArthur's legacy includes his extensive writings and training future church leaders, and he is survived by his family. His health had declined in recent years, and he expressed gratitude for his life's work.
John MacArthur, a prominent and influential conservative evangelical preacher known for his expository preaching style and cultural activism, died at 86 in California. He led Grace Community Church for over 56 years, authored numerous books, and was a significant voice in American evangelicalism, especially in debates over culture and theology.
In the Trump era, some evangelical conservatives are embracing a more risqué approach, as seen in the "Conservative Dad’s Real Women of America" calendar featuring influencers and aspiring politicians in provocative poses. This has sparked a debate within the conservative Christian community, with some condemning it as "soft porn" while others see it as a win for their side. The calendar blurs the lines between Christian and secular conservatism, with the cover model, Riley Gaines, also being an activist against transgender women's participation in sports who frequently speaks at church events and evangelical conferences.
The Hobby Lobby family, known for their conservative Christian beliefs, is behind the He Gets Us campaign, which will run ads promoting Jesus during the Super Bowl. The campaign aims to reshape public perception of Christians and emphasize loving others like Jesus did. The Green family, worth an estimated $15.2 billion, has long committed to operating their crafts store empire on "Biblical principles" and has been involved in legal battles related to religious beliefs. The campaign is now managed by a new nonprofit, Come Near, with ties to evangelical ministries and conservative Christian organizations.
Bob Vander Plaats, an influential Iowa evangelical leader, has responded to Donald Trump's criticism after endorsing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the 2024 Republican nomination. Vander Plaats' endorsement could boost DeSantis in Iowa's Republican caucus, where evangelicals are a crucial voting bloc. Trump accused Vander Plaats of "scamming" candidates and criticized him for backing a candidate who is "going nowhere." Vander Plaats defended his endorsement, stating that he lives by higher standards and that Iowa will choose DeSantis over Trump. Trump's campaign also attacked Vander Plaats and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds for their support of DeSantis.
"A Potato That Wasn't A Christian" is a 1960 Evangelical pamphlet that uses the story of a rotten potato to teach children about the concept of a Christian having a new heart and the corruption of sin. The pamphlet, published by the Pilgrim Tract Society, emphasizes the importance of having a clean heart and invites readers to pray to Jesus for a clean heart.
Former President Donald Trump received wild applause as the keynote speaker at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference of politically conservative evangelical leaders. He touted himself as the most pro-life president in American history and promised to appoint rock-solid conservative judges if he wins the election in 2024. Over 50 speakers took the stage, including nearly a dozen Republican presidential candidates, but none garnered as much enthusiasm from the crowd as any speaker who merely mentioned Trump's name.
Pat Robertson, a prominent evangelical leader and founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network, has died at the age of 93. Robertson's influence on conservative politics was significant, including his 1988 presidential campaign and the founding of the Christian Coalition in 1989. He remained the host of "The 700 Club" until his retirement in 2021. While supporters saw him as a champion of biblical values, critics saw him as intolerant and trying to impose his morality on society. Robertson's legacy is mixed, but his impact on conservative evangelical political activism is undeniable.