Jack Jenkins

Jack Jenkins is a national reporter for Religion News Services. His work has appeared or been referenced in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, MSNBC and elsewhere. After graduating from Presbyterian College with a Bachelor of Arts in history and religion/philosophy, Jack received his Master of Divinity degree from Harvard University with a focus on Christianity, Islam and the media. Jenkins is based in Washington, D.C.

New Survey Points to Correlation Between Christian Nationalism and Authoritarian Views

A large majority of Christian nationalism supporters scored high on authoritarianism assessments.

Trump’s Abortion Pivot Hasn’t Shaken Evangelical Christian Leaders’ Support

'I don’t just consider a candidate’s words, I look at their actions and what they have done,' said the Rev. Franklin Graham.

Harris-Walz Campaign Hires the Rev. Jen Butler, Longtime Activist, To Lead Faith Outreach

Vice President Kamala Harris has hired the Rev. Jen Butler, a Presbyterian minister and well-known liberal religious advocate, as the new head of faith outreach for the Harris-Walz campaign.

5 Faith Facts About Harris Pick Tim Walz, a ‘Minnesota Lutheran’ Dad

Frenzied speculation over who Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris would tap as her vice presidential running mate came to an end Tuesday (August 6), with the current vice president reportedly choosing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her successor should they win in November.

At RNC, an Uneven, Awkward Embrace of Religious Pluralism

As a Republican official led a Sikh prayer, images of Christian crosses flashed behind her.

Five Faith Facts About Trump’s VP Pick, JD Vance

If Trump is elected, Vance would be the second Catholic vice president in US history — after Joe Biden.

Bills to Enhance Religion in Schools Spur Fights Between Faiths

When Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry was asked to defend his support for a new state law requiring public schools to display a version of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms, he made sure to touch on the bill’s obvious religious connections.

Sean Feucht Files Lawsuit Against Spokane, Claims City Violated Establishment Clause

Worship leader and conservative activist Sean Feucht has filed a lawsuit against the city of Spokane, Washington, claiming the city council violated his religious freedom when it passed a resolution last year condemning an event he headlined and referring to him as an “anti-LGBTQ extremist.”

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