The Faithful Five for 7.20.26: Ben Sasse dismisses some Christian nationalism as impractical: ‘Weirdo online phenomenon’

July 20, 2026

Today’s news headlines of importance to the American faithful:

1. Ben Sasse dismisses some Christian nationalism as impractical: ‘Weirdo online phenomenon’ (Christian Post)
2. Learning to read (again) as a way to reclaim and deepen faith (Deseret News)
3. ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ writer reveals Mel Gibson’s dark spiritual warning about ‘Passion’ sequel (Fox News)
4. A house unloved cannot long endure (Washington Examiner)
5. Pop culture’s ‘reverent irreverence’: How artists blur irony, sincerity and religion (Associated Press)

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