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
The abortion debate is turning into Trump’s greatest dilemma
The 10 states where abortion rights will be on the ballot are a minefield for the Republican Party. Everything Trump says about the topic leads to another explosion.
The ridiculous moral panic over the Olympics’ opening ceremony
Conservatives thought they saw a sacrilegious mockery of the Last Supper during the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony. But that’s not what it was about at all.
What JD Vance’s conversion to Catholicism adds to Trump’s ticket
JD Vance is a Catholic convert who wants to ban abortion. Besides running alongside Donald Trump, Vance and Vice President Mike Pence have one thing in common.
Pope Francis' CBS interview helps amplify his voice over those of U.S. bishops
Pope Francis’ television interview with CBS News’ Nora O’Donnell captured him balancing Catholic teaching with pastoral concern
The political views of these Christian nationalists might surprise you
A new survey by the Public Religion Research Institute finds that Christian nationalists come in all colors. But Black believers have different political views.
Lil Nas X's ‘J Christ’ video isn’t just shocking. It’s insightful.
Lil Nas X is yet again drawing anger from conservative Christians for his latest YouTube video combining celebrity culture, drag and biblical stories.
Elected officials who say they were put in place by God are as scary as they sound
New York Mayor Eric Adams and House Speaker Mike Johnson embrace the dangerous belief that God put them in power.
HBO's 'Savior Complex' shows its main subject's smug religiosity and ignorance
The new HBO documentary about Renee Bach, an untrained American playing doctor in Uganda, is a storm of religious arrogance, colonizer behavior and neglect.
Sinead O’Connor used her voice. And not just for singing melodies.
Sinead O’Connor’s untimely death at age 56 calls for a reconsideration not only of her enormous singing talent, but of her justice-oriented faith and her commitment to truth.
Nothing about Moms for Liberty is new. That’s why it's effective.
Moms for Liberty is a new powerful force in Republican politics because it's using tactics and political strategies conservatives have used for decades.
Pat Robertson helped make intolerance a plank for the Republican Party
Pat Robertson, who began the Christian Broadcasting Network and later ran for president, helped consolidate the Republican Party and white evangelicals.
