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Report from the Capital
After the 2024 presidential election, this edition of the magazine looks at what’s next. Amanda Tyler offers reflections on the results and looks at the future, we offer ideas to take action and create new connections in the fight against Christian nationalism, and Jaziah Masters examines how voter suppression and Christian nationalism are intertwined. Plus, we share more about Tyler’s new book How to End Christian Nationalism and her recent book tour, Holly Hollman reviews a recent court decision in Louisiana that strikes down the posting of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, Dr. John Compton talks about the politics of secularization during the 20th annual Shurden Lectures, and more.
Where do we go from here?
Amanda Tyler shares reflections on the 2024 presidential election and the type of responses we need at this time. Read her column.
Religious freedom on the ballot, in the courts and affecting your community
Holly Hollman explains an encouraging decision in Louisiana that struck down mandatory postings of the Ten Commandments in classrooms and what we can learn for conversations. Read her column.
What’s next?
Now that Election Day has come and gone, what is next? Jaziah Masters shares about the work that lies ahead, knowing that Christian nationalism is not going away and and voter suppression efforts are not going away.
Touring the country with ‘How to End Christian Nationalism’
What is it like on the road as Amanda Tyler takes the message of her book to locations across the country? Read how she is highlighting important work being done in local communities.
Compton: Rising secularism is problematic for democracy
In a post-election lecture series, Dr. John Compton talks about the politics of secularization and some early lessons from the 2024 vote. Read a recap of the 20th annual Walter B. and Kay W. Shurden Lectures on Religious Liberty and Separation of Church and State.
A pilgrimage to Montgomery
Amy Lews reflects on a trip with the Alliance of Baptists to Montgomery, Alabama, to visit the Equal Justice Initiative’s three legacy sites, which invite visitors to reckon with the history of racial injustice in places where that history was lived, offering a powerful opportunity to engage with history and begin an era of truth-telling.
Voters soundly reject school voucher initiatives in multiple states
Texans across the state made their concerns known about a proposed Bible-infused language arts curriculum. Read about the day of action and see how you can still make an impact.
