SojoMail - “No Kings” is a chance to join Jesus in casting down the mighty

View this email in your browser In this week’s SojoMail: A warning against the idolatry of authoritarianism. Also, faith activists react to the arguments about Colorado’s conversion therapy ban before the Supreme Court, and Pope Leo has a message for American Catholics about immigration. Jesus Cast Down the Mighty from Their Thrones. So Should We Adam Russell Taylor writes in this week's SojoMail that nonviolent protests are one way God's people help reclaim the gospel: In the past week, the Trump administration brokered a deal that secured the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. While the terms of the long overdue ceasefire are being contested, this is a groundbreaking accomplishment for which I’m deeply thankful. But this short-term peacemaking victory abroad was quickly undermined by the administration’s bellicose rhetoric and actions at home. President Donald Trump has repeatedly abused his ability to declare emergencies and seize power under the pretense of maintaining law and order. For example, he declared immigration emergencies to further militarize the U.S.-Mexico border and label drug cartels terrorists; he declared a “trade emergency” to justify and impose costly tariffs; and he declared an energy emergency to greenlight new drilling projects and ignore regulations. Most alarmingly, he has falsely declared a “crime” emergency to federalize and deploy National Guard troops to additional cities. The No Kings protests taking place this weekend, which Sojourners is cosponsoring, are the most visible markers of resistance to the Trump administration’s increasing suppression of freedom and consolidation of power, a style of leadership known as authoritarianism. While the term “authoritarianism” can feel abstract and alarmist, polls show that Americans are increasingly worried about authoritarianism’s impacts. Read the full article Advertisement Our Latest Stories The Christian Activists Supporting a Conversion Therapy Ban (by Emma Cieslik) The Supreme Court seems likely to overrule a law banning conversion therapy for minors, horrifying queer faith leaders and their allies. Read more How Pope Leo Is Challenging American Catholics on Immigration (by Naomi Taxay) The Chicago-born pope may not change American legislation, but advocates are hoping he can change the American church. Read more A Christian Plan to Help Billionaires (by Tyler Huckabee) Accumulating obscene amounts of resources is bad for you. It is poisonous to your soul, your mind, and your relationships. We do not need to look hard for examples. Read more From the Magazine: Photography Is How I Speak For Justice (by Faisal Bashir) A photojournalist’s account of how climate change is shaping life in Kashmir, from glaciers to heat waves and erratic rainfall. Read more Advertisements Gifts that Give Hope is an alternative gift fair that provides meaningful gift giving opportunities Gifts that Give Hope provides meaningful gift giving opportunities for everyone on your shopping lists. Make a charitable contribution to a cause that is important to your loved ones in their name during the season of advent and year round! Mary Brewster's Love Life: Matriarch of the Mayflower Though seldom given credit, the Plymouth Plantation would likely not have survived without the women who tended to the sick, took in the orphans, and grew the gardens that kept the floundering community alive through the first harsh winter. Mary Brewster deserves more attention than history has given her. Donate Subscribe Unsubscribe or update email preferences Copyright © 2025 Sojourners. All rights reserved. Email: sojourners@sojo.net | Tel.: 202.328.8842