Anthea Butler
MSNBC Columnist
Anthea Butler is a professor of religious studies and Africana studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Her most recent book is "White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America."
Anthea Butler is a professor of religious studies and Africana studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Her most recent book is "White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America."
Latest from Anthea Butler
We shouldn’t buy Bishop T.D. Jakes’ claim that Wells Fargo has changed its ways
Bishop T.D. Jakes announced a new 10-year deal with Wells Fargo to build mixed-income communities in underserved neighborhoods.
Some evangelicals are marking this week as the Passion of Donald Trump
Trump’s indictment and arrest may be a historic first, but for evangelicals who support him, it is the fulfillment of their prophecy.
Burial of ‘God’s Rottweiler,’ Pope Benedict XVI, will hit conservative Catholics hardest
The burial of Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI may lead to an intensification of the struggles between conservatives and moderates within the Catholic church.
LeBron James dings Jerry Jones and sports media with one question
LeBron James asked reporters why they hadn't asked him about Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones like they'd asked about the Brooklyn Nets' guard Kyrie Irving.
Doug Mastriano's Christian nationalist fantasy clobbered by American reality
Christian nationalism is the general idea that America is a Christian nation and that it should be run by Christian leaders
In 'God Forbid' Jerry and Becki Falwell are the embodiment of evangelical hypocrisy
There's no need to question why evangelicals remained relatively quiet about the Falwells' downfall.
For a Herschel Walker win, Georgia's evangelicals are willing to sell their souls
Standards mean little to white evangelicals who crave political power.
As a religious leader, Queen Elizabeth II was consistent but willing to adapt
Elizabeth appointed seven Archbishops of Canterbury during her reign, met with five popes and many other religious leaders.
Steve Bannon wants to summon an army of Christian nationalists
Evangelical churches and large religio-political rallies are hoping to stir up election fervor among conservative Christians.
A Catholic leader is visiting America right now. Where is the church's apology?
Jesuit institutions in America enslaved and sold people to stay afloat. It’s time for the church to make true amends.
The Pope apologized for abuse of Indigenous children. That's not enough.
Without a repudiation of the Catholic Church's Doctrine of Discovery, the pope's apologies fall short.
