"Post–World War II evangelicalism is best defined as a white, patriarchal, nationalist religious movement made up of Christians who seek power to transform American culture through conservative-leaning politics and free-market economics." Read more

The singer is technically correct in his pedantic objection to his ex-girlfriend's language. But he's still getting dumped, and he deserves it. Read more

Our neighbors at the Anxious Bench have been discussing Matthew Avery Sutton’s tectonic essay “Redefining the History and Historiography on American Evangelicalism in the Era of the Religious Right.” Historians Jake Randolph of Oklahoma City University and Ansley Quiros of the University of North Alabama have posted two terrific, thoughtful conversations reacting to Sutton’s article. The first part of that conversation, with Randolph interviewed by Quiros, is here. The second part, with Quiros’ responses to Randolph’s questions, is here. Both... Read more

Matthew Avery Sutton just published one of those pot-stirring academic articles that changes things. Read more