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But even with denial of the writ, two Louisiana Supreme Court justices opined in that First Bossier had provided “no evidence” to back up its claims that Pastor Brad Jurkovich

The suit, one of a pair filed by former members, alleged First Bossier Pastor Brad Jurkovich illegally amended the bylaws in 2014.

Speaker Mike Johnson’s “dear friend” and longtime pastor has quite the story about his flock turning on him.

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In the early morning hours of Jan. 6, as Rep. Kevin McCarthy prepared to try for the 12th time to win enough votes to become speaker of the House, a

In the early morning hours of Jan. 6, as Rep. Kevin McCarthy prepared to try for the 12th time to win enough votes to become speaker of the House, a

The transition of House speakership from McCarthy, a proud but subdued Christian, to Johnson, a fervently devout evangelical, highlights the religious right’s dominance of the evangelical GOP coalition.

The new speaker of the House is a Southern Baptist who embodies evangelical beliefs and priorities, with a long history of work against abortion and gay rights.

The new House speaker has put his faith at the center of his political career, and aligned himself with a newer cohort of conservative Christianity that some describe as Christian nationalism.

Johnson, a mild-mannered conservative Republican whose elevation to the speakership on Wednesday followed weeks of chaos, is known for placing his evangelical Christianity at the center of his political life and policy positions.