Mark Wingfield
@markwingdallas.bsky.social
Religion reporter and editor, author and speaker.
November 8, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Why can these biblical literalists not comprehend the unequivocal words of Jesus, who said, “When you feed the hungry you feed me”?
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The hypocrisy of Christian nationalists not feeding the hungry – Baptist News Global
Why can these biblical literalists not comprehend the unequivocal words of Jesus, who said, “When you feed the hungry you feed me”?
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November 4, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Why can these biblical literalists not comprehend the unequivocal words of Jesus, who said, “When you feed the hungry you feed me”?
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November 1, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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The audience for the anti-trans lines is conservative evangelicals, who continue to insist transgender identity is not a real thing in the eyes of God. They are flat-out wrong.
The audience for the anti-trans lines is conservative evangelicals, who continue to insist transgender identity is not a real thing in the eyes of God. They are flat-out wrong.
Trump's latest bundle of lies endangers trans folk the most – Baptist News Global
In an 83-word post that boasted eight flagrant lies, Trump included as part of his legacy ridding the nation of transgender identity.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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The audience for the anti-trans lines is conservative evangelicals, who continue to insist transgender identity is not a real thing in the eyes of God. They are flat-out wrong.
The audience for the anti-trans lines is conservative evangelicals, who continue to insist transgender identity is not a real thing in the eyes of God. They are flat-out wrong.
October 18, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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September 27, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Yes, we need to stop the political violence. And the first step is to acknowledge the president of the United States is the source of the problem.
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Yes, violence is not the answer – Baptist News Global
When you dare to confront the president of the United States about his violent rhetoric, then I’ll listen to you.
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September 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Yes, we need to stop the political violence. And the first step is to acknowledge the president of the United States is the source of the problem.
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September 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Now it’s clear the agenda is not just to redefine religious liberty but to reinterpret the entirety of the First Amendment.
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The First Amendment is for we, not just thee – Baptist News Global
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees five related freedoms, and all five are under attack today by the Republican Party.
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September 18, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Now it’s clear the agenda is not just to redefine religious liberty but to reinterpret the entirety of the First Amendment.
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If Charlie Kirk is a martyr, it is to the cause of hateful exclusionary politics, not Christianity.
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Was Charlie Kirk a martyr? – Baptist News Global
Kirk’s persona simply didn’t match his person. He was not a gentleman and a scholar but he was an entertainer and a troll.
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September 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
If Charlie Kirk is a martyr, it is to the cause of hateful exclusionary politics, not Christianity.
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September 13, 2025 at 1:56 AM
If my friend went to the Emergency Department and had to pee during his six- to 12-hour stay in the ED, he would scare people if he went into the women’s room or he could cause the hospital to be fined $25,000 if he goes to the men’s room.
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Stand up for trans folk who have no place to pee – Baptist News Global
I received an urgent call last week from one of my dearest transgender friends. He faced a horrible predicament.
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September 8, 2025 at 4:30 AM
If my friend went to the Emergency Department and had to pee during his six- to 12-hour stay in the ED, he would scare people if he went into the women’s room or he could cause the hospital to be fined $25,000 if he goes to the men’s room.
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September 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Not all ideas are equally valid, and not all beliefs are equally true. There is reality and there is fantasy.
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The lunatics are now in charge – Baptist News Global
If you consider yourself “pro-life,” take a stand on the side life for those already born and not just embryos in a womb.
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September 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Not all ideas are equally valid, and not all beliefs are equally true. There is reality and there is fantasy.
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August 30, 2025 at 1:20 AM
August 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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why do the vast majority of white evangelicals support the president and his cronies? Because he’s giving them what they want.
why do the vast majority of white evangelicals support the president and his cronies? Because he’s giving them what they want.
What they’ve gained – Baptist News Global
Why do the vast majority of white evangelicals support the president and his cronies? Because he’s giving them what they want.
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August 20, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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why do the vast majority of white evangelicals support the president and his cronies? Because he’s giving them what they want.
why do the vast majority of white evangelicals support the president and his cronies? Because he’s giving them what they want.
August 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
“What is allowing the Trump administration to run roughshod over every liberty we hold dear is indifference.”
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This is what your indifference has done – Baptist News Global
“What is allowing the Trump administration to run roughshod over every liberty we hold dear is indifference.”
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August 11, 2025 at 2:19 AM
“What is allowing the Trump administration to run roughshod over every liberty we hold dear is indifference.”
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Seriously. How hard can it be to call someone by the name they want to be called? Is this such a huge imposition?
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Bravo to Baton Rouge Library for standing up to evangelicals
Bravo to the East Baton Rouge Parish Library for standing up for a transgender employee. That seems to me what Jesus would have done as well.
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July 30, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Seriously. How hard can it be to call someone by the name they want to be called? Is this such a huge imposition?
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