Raphael Warnock Lives Free in $1 Million Luxury Home—Purchased by His Church

The lavish Atlanta home where Sen. Raphael Warnock (D., Ga.) resides brims with luxury details: Marketed as a "one of one custom home that effortlessly merges history & luxury," the five-bedroom home, built in 2022, went on the market for over a million dollars later that year and sold quickly—not to Warnock, but to Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he still serves as part-time senior pastor when he's not representing the state of Georgia in Congress.

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Israel has Powerful Friends in America—But a Few Enemies Too

Bidding for beachfront property in Gaza is on hold, at least until Russia stops blocking Donald Trump's ceasefire proposal, but Israel remains at the center of America’s culture wars. The Trump administration is making important progress on defending American Jews, but enemies of the Jewish state and the Jewish people are still on the loose.

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Black conservatives are the ‘tragic mulattos’ of American politics



Ben Shapiro’s recent video arguing President Trump should pardon Derek Chauvin elicited passionate responses on social media. Some conservative commentators thought it was a bad idea that would cost the president precious political capital. Others believed Trump should do it despite the guaranteed outrage it would incite on the left.

For black conservatism to survive, it must aspire to more than just policing the excesses of the progressive left or the fringe right.

The response from Xaviaer DuRousseau, in particular, caught my attention because the popular influencer and commentator jokingly raised an issue that a particular subset of conservatives rarely expresses openly.

Being a black conservative and maintaining your cookout credentials is getting soooo hard.

He ended his post with four crying emojis that made his point crystal clear: Issues that are racially coded and politically charged are hard for black conservatives to navigate.

A unique challenge

Many black conservatives experience this identity crisis — one characterized far more by the “tragic mulatto” trope from 19th- and 20th-century literature than the “Uncle Tom” epithet that is synonymous with racial self-hatred. The tragic mulatto stereotype arose in a culture governed by racial hierarchy. It was associated with mixed-race people who struggled with feelings of alienation in a world that did not accept them as either wholly black or white.

Black liberals are quick to label their conservative brethren “sellouts” for rejecting progressive politics. White liberals, likewise, have no problem questioning the racial bona fides of blacks who don’t vote for Democrats. A growing chorus of white conservatives also blame Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement for diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as Black Lives Matter, critical race theory, and LGBT radicalism.

Black conservatism, in many ways, faces a unique challenge. It exists as a racial subgenre within a broader political movement that has traditionally emphasized color blindness and minimized the impact of racism on the current outcomes of black Americans. The only notable exceptions occur when accusations of bias and discrimination are directed at white liberals or at failed progressive policies.

Anyone paying attention to conservative public discourse in the age of social media, however, can see that the right’s approach to race is rapidly evolving. Conservative commentators are increasingly vocal about what they view as anti-white bias in criminal prosecutions, professional sports, media representation, and the job market. This emerging race consciousness is evident in heated online debates about American identity and culture. It also serves as an underlying theme in policy fights over immigration.

A new generation of ‘reconstructionists’

Race is the most visible source of the black conservative identity crisis, but the movement’s mission is equally important to its long-term survival. Today, the most visible black conservatives in America seem focused on increasing Republican representation in politics and growing their brands as right-wing commentators.

The conservative ecosystem certainly makes room for political operatives and culture warriors. But when black conservatism focuses primarily on boosting voter turnout and participation in elections, it fails to fulfill its core mission.

Donald Trump maintained roughly the same support from black voters as in 2020 — about 13% overall and 20% of men. In fact, he lost black conservatives to Kamala Harris by an 11-point margin. Investing financial, political, and social capital to attract black voters has yielded poor returns. But this does not spell the death of black conservatism.

The movement needs a new generation of “reconstructionists” focused on strengthening local institutions and individuals rather than politicos and media personalities fixated on national elections. The most crucial task ahead is restoring the traditional family structure that prevailed from the end of the Civil War through the Civil Rights movement.

From 1890 to 1950, black men and women were more likely than their white counterparts to be married by age 35. In the 1930s, 65% of black women were married before having their first child. The 1960 Census showed that two-thirds of black children lived in two-parent households. Today, only 33% of black adults are married, 70% of black children are born to unmarried parents, and 45% live with a single mother. These outcomes are worse for blacks than for any other group.

The most valuable contribution

Although the family is the most important institution, it is not the only one. The poor educational outcomes in many urban districts should motivate a new generation of black conservative scholars, educators, and activists to take action.

Many have already risen to the occasion.

Ian Rowe, an educator who has spent his career teaching children in the Bronx, opened Vertex Partnership Academies in 2022. This high school’s mission is guided by the four cardinal virtues: courage, justice, temperance, and wisdom. Denisha Allen founded Black Minds Matter, an organization that promotes school choice and empowers black educators working to improve outcomes in their communities.

These leaders demonstrate that black conservatives need not feel conflicted between their ethnic identity and political ideology, especially when both are grounded in a Christian worldview of human dignity.

For black conservatism to survive, it must aspire to more than just policing the excesses of the progressive left or the fringe right.

The movement should also avoid the trap of believing that electoral politics alone can drive social progress. The most valuable contribution black conservatives can make today is to leverage their cultural competency, experience, relationships, and expertise to build institutions that can radically improve social and economic outcomes in the cities and communities they care about most.

Black pastors are at a crossroads as faith bends to politics



Donald Trump’s return to the White House must have been a bitter pill for black pastors who vocally supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. They likely would have preferred to spend Black History Month celebrating Harris rather than bracing for another four years of the "Orange Menace."

But many black clergy now face an even more sobering reality.

Black pastors and churches now stand at a crossroads. 'Authentic' blackness has been tied to a political ideology that opposes biblical truth.

The black church is on life support, and its decline stems from the same sins that plagued Israel in the Old Testament and every wayward church throughout history.

Millions of black Christians in the United States still attend majority-black churches that preach the gospel and believe the Bible. But the term “black church” serves more as a sociopolitical descriptor than a spiritual qualifier.

Many churches that have lost their spiritual power view poverty, racism, and inequality as the greatest sources of oppression. To them, the sins that “marginalized” people need salvation from are those committed by those in power.

The preachers leading these churches are learning a painful lesson — there is a heavy price for chasing false gods. No greater form of idolatry exists in America today than Christians who force the unchangeable truth of God's word to conform to the shifting positions of their preferred political party.

Politicians set tax rates, allocate funding for schools and roads, negotiate trade agreements, and craft immigration policy. Some may even promote healthy eating or discourage drug use. But politics should never take precedence over faith.

No one has the authority to declare that a man can become a woman or that two men can form a marriage. Political leaders who reject Genesis 1:27 and 2:24 should be challenged by pastors who boldly declare biblical truth and warn of the consequences of abusing political power. Any Christian, pastor, church, or denomination that justifies rebellion against the Bible by appealing to political consensus engages in spiritual adultery.

Kamala Harris visited New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, led by Rev. Jamal Bryant, just days before the election. Bryant, a charismatic speaker, leads one of the most influential black churches in America. In 2022, he condemned the overturning of Roe v. Wade shortly before performing a baby dedication and declaring, “Children are our future.” Nearly 70% of all babies aborted in Georgia are black, yet preachers like Bryant refuse to acknowledge the Democratic Party’s abortion extremism as a form of systemic racism.

Sen. Raphael Warnock represents Georgia in Washington and leads Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, following in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The debates over King’s theology are well-documented. But while King used the Bible to challenge racial divisions, Warnock invokes his faith to reject the biblical view of sex and gender.

These men are not isolated cases of theological drift. The most politically engaged black pastors in America have become surrogates for the Democratic Party. They claim to be bold prophets denouncing injustice, but in reality, they serve as cupbearers — protecting, not challenging, those in power.

Warnock may seem like a direct spiritual heir to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but the truth is that today’s most influential black preachers follow a different tradition — one rooted in the teachings of Dr. James Cone, the father of black liberation theology. Cone’s open embrace of Marxism led to the ultimate devil’s bargain. His theology sacrifices biblical fidelity for the illusion of social justice:

First, in a revolutionary situation there can never be just theology. It is always theology identified with a particular community. It is either identified with those who inflict oppression or with those who are its victims. A theology of the latter is authentic Christian theology, and a theology of the former is a theology of the Antichrist.

The men and women who consider themselves heirs to Cone’s theology have continued down the same path. The clearest sign of the black church’s declining cultural influence was the rise of Black Lives Matter. A movement that openly touted its “queerness” and pledged to “disrupt” the nuclear family would never have gained national prominence in previous generations. But rather than rebuke BLM’s leaders, many black preachers followed their lead.

Black pastors and churches now stand at a crossroads. “Authentic” blackness has been tied to a political ideology that opposes biblical truth. Black pastors who frame “gender-affirming care” for their “trans brothers and sisters” as the next civil rights cause have allowed the twin idols of race and politics to pull their hearts — and pulpits — away from God.

Thankfully, the Lord is merciful and willing to forgive all who repent and follow Jesus. Christians should always remember that what happens in God’s households is of far greater eternal value than who occupies the White House.

Deconstructing the MLK myth



Americans widely celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. as a civil rights icon, but does his full legacy receive the scrutiny it deserves? While his activism for racial equality earns recognition, his theological views reveal a concerning departure from biblical orthodoxy. From denying Christ’s divinity to promoting the social gospel, King’s beliefs raise significant questions for Christians today.

Every January, Americans honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy. Schools, streets, and monuments bear his name as enduring symbols of progress and justice. His iconic “I Have a Dream” speech continues to inspire people worldwide, and his leadership in the civil rights movement remains transformative. However, beneath the public adulation lies a more complex story — one that complicates the perception of King as a paragon of Christian orthodoxy.

King’s embrace of a gospel stripped of Christ’s divinity and resurrection ultimately undermines the eternal hope of salvation, leaving a legacy that Christians cannot fully endorse.

As a pastor, theologian, and leader, King’s words carried immense weight, shaping not only the civil rights movement but also America’s moral and spiritual landscape. However, his writings and sermons reveal notable theological departures that deserve closer scrutiny.

How should Christians reconcile King’s transformative contributions to social justice with his deviations from foundational biblical doctrine? To fully understand his legacy, we must move beyond the public mythology and examine his beliefs through a biblical lens.

Born Michael King Jr. on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, he later became Martin Luther King Jr. after his father renamed himself and his son to honor the 16th-century reformer Martin Luther. This name change reflected a connection to Christian tradition and reform. However, King’s theological journey would eventually diverge from these roots.

As the son of a prominent Baptist pastor, King grew up immersed in church life. He attended Morehouse College, where exposure to liberal theological ideas began shaping his intellectual and spiritual development. This influence deepened at Crozer Theological Seminary and Boston University, where he embraced theological views that strayed from traditional Christian orthodoxy.

Rejecting core Christian doctrines

King’s writings during his academic years reflect a clear rejection of essential Christian doctrines, including Christ’s divinity, the virgin birth, and the resurrection. These departures place him outside the bounds of biblical orthodoxy. In his paper on the “Humanity and Divinity of Jesus,” King wrote:

The orthodox attempt to explain the divinity of Jesus in terms of an inherent metaphysical substance within him seems to me quite inadequate. To say that Christ … is divine in an ontological sense is actually harmful and detrimental … so that the orthodox view of the divinity of Christ is in my mind quite readily denied.

King’s denial of Christ’s divinity naturally extended to other foundational doctrines, including the resurrection.

This doctrine (the resurrection), upon which the Easter faith rests, symbolizes the ultimate Christian conviction: that Christ conquered death. From a literary, historical, and philosophical point of view, this doctrine raises many questions. In fact, the external evidence for the authenticity of this doctrine is found wanting.

King also dismissed the virgin birth, the second coming of Christ, and the existence of a literal hell. Such theological positions directly conflict with core Christian beliefs, as underscored by the apostle Paul.

Now, if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. (1 Corinthians 15:12-14)

By rejecting these doctrines, King’s theological framework departs significantly from the faith he publicly represented, challenging the integrity of his spiritual leadership.

The ‘social gospel’ and its implications

Walter Rauschenbusch’s social gospel profoundly influenced King’s theology, emphasizing transformation of society over personal salvation. This reinterpretation of Christianity shifted the focus from the redemptive message of Christ’s death and resurrection to economic redistribution and social justice. King’s calls for a “warless world” and “a better distribution of wealth” clearly reflect this influence.

In a letter to Coretta Scott King, he wrote:

Let us continue to hope, work, and pray that in the future we will live to see a warless world, a better distribution of wealth, and a brotherhood that transcends race or color. This is the gospel that I will preach to the world.

While noble in its aspirations, this focus on temporal solutions often overshadowed the eternal hope found in Christ’s resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). By sidelining the gospel’s redemptive message, King’s theology contributed to a broader shift in American Christianity, where social justice increasingly took precedence over gospel-centered ministry.

The theological and ideological tension between King and traditional Christianity became evident in his relationship with the National Baptist Convention, the largest black Baptist denomination in the United States. Under Dr. Joseph H. Jackson’s leadership, the NBC placed institutional engagement over confrontational tactics like sit-ins and mass demonstrations. This approach clashed with King’s activism, culminating in a dramatic split during the NBC’s 1961 convention.

The division resulted in the formation of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, which aligned with King’s civil disobedience and social justice emphasis. However, this split also marked a theological departure, as the PNBC put activism above the gospel’s eternal message.

Truth matters

King’s legacy offers valuable lessons, but it also serves as a dire warning. His fight for racial equality transformed America, but his theological deviations reveal the dangers of placing social activism over biblical truth. King’s embrace of a gospel stripped of Christ’s divinity and resurrection ultimately undermines the eternal hope of salvation, leaving a legacy that Christians cannot fully endorse.

Theological integrity matters. When leaders compromise core biblical doctrines for societal transformation, they abandon the unshakable foundation of the gospel. King’s life serves as a powerful reminder that no matter how noble the cause, the truth of God’s word must remain uncompromised.

Many of the compromises King introduced have shaped today’s landscape, where private businesses are often pressured to bow to perceived injustices, further entangling the gospel with cultural activism. As Christians, we are called to evaluate every leader and movement against Scripture, refusing to trade eternal truth for temporal gains. Social transformation without the gospel is not only incomplete but ultimately hollow.

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