Posts tagged Republican National Convention
Why GOP Jews Are More Jazzed About Trump This Time

(ANALYSIS) Republican Jews at their party’s national convention this week describe their enthusiasm for Trump as more robust than it has ever been. “Trump is not only going to unite America, he’s going to bring together Jews in the Republican Party in a way that has never happened before,” Florida’s Paul Packer said.

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How JD Vance’s Catholic Faith Influenced His Politics

In accepting the invitation to be Donald Trump’s running mate, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance could become the nation’s second Catholic vice president, after Joe Biden, should the GOP win the White House this November. Vance is also only the second Catholic GOP veep nominee after Barry Goldwater chose William Miller in 1964. Here’s a deeper look into Vance’s faith and how it has influenced his evolving political philosophy.   

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Trump Survives Assassination Attempt As Lawmakers Call For Prayers

A rally for former President Donald Trump was interrupted Saturday afternoon following what appeared to be gunshots. Trump was speaking at a campaign rally when several pops rang out. After lifting his hand to his ear, Trump ducked to the ground as the crowd behind him scattered.

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Did he or didn't he? The mystery of Eric Metaxas punching a protester is solved

This week’s Weekend Plug-in highlights the news of prominent Trump supporter and evangelical talk-show host Eric Metaxas punching a protester, featuring a scoop by Religion Unplugged. Plus, catch up on all the top reads and headlines in the world of faith.

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Time for a pop quiz: 7 questions about the stunning exit of Jerry Falwell Jr.

How well did you pay attention to the news concerning Jerry Falwell Jr.? This week’s Weekend Plug-in asks seven “pop quiz” questions concerning the stunning end of Falwell’s tenure with Liberty University, the world’s largest evangelical university.

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RNC Recap: On Third Night, a Rabbi, Nun and former NFL player praise Trump

The third night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) opened with a prayer from Rabbi Shubert Spero and included White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, Catholic nun Deirdre Byrne, a mother whose doctor told her to abort her son with Down Syndrome and former NFL player Jack Brewer all discussing their faith in God, and in Trump to keep his promises.

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