Posts tagged Capitol Hill
New congressman, a Christian and former Trump doctor, reflects on Capitol riot

'A fight or flight kind of thing kicks in,' Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, says of his Jan. 6 experience.

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How Data Explains Extreme Support For Trump

(ANALYSIS) As thousands of Trump’s most ardent supporters stormed the Capitol building Jan. 6, one must wonder how he managed to generate so much devotion from his followers. The answer can be found in the data.

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At March for Life, embracing ancient doctrines reveals modern tensions

(COMMENTARY) While the United Methodist Church homepage notes a tension between upholding the sanctity of unborn human life and also the life and well-being of the mother, Bishop Timothy Whitaker spoke out against abortion referencing the Didache, a doctrinal statement on “gross sins” like murder.

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Friendship trumps partisan politics at 2018 National Prayer Breakfast

(OPINION) The mood at the recent National Prayer Breakfast was affectionate when Rep. Cedric Richmond of New Orleans introduced House Majority Whip Steve Scalise. People keep asking how the two can be such close friends when they disagree on about "80 percent" of the issues facing America. The key, Richmond said, is to understand that faith can transcend politics.

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