RLC Network Jennifer Butler

Jennifer Butler

Rev. Jennifer Butler (Twitter @RevJenButler) is CEO of Faith in Public Life Action, a network of faith leaders united in the pursuit of justice. She was chair of the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships under the Obama administration.

To Get Our Nation Back On Track, We Need A ‘Holy Recovery’

Jennifer Butler

July 9, 2021

Politics, Practical Justice, Theology

Scarcity has been the name of the game for far too long in American politics. We are constantly offered a choice between which group of people is forced to go without, in the name of austerity.

In a New Moment, Do a New Thing

Jennifer Butler

November 20, 2020

Politics, Practical Justice, Theology

Fully understanding how American democracy went all the way to the brink in 2020 will take years of study, and we must embark upon it in a spirit of honesty and courage. But in the days between the election and inauguration, scripture is inspiring me to look forward.

2020 is the Year of Religious Women Voters

Jennifer Butler

September 10, 2020

General, Politics, Women

We’re just 8 Sundays away from the 2020 election. Between now and then, a moral reckoning among women of faith will determine the future of this nation and, I dare say, the planet.

Protest, Prophecy, and Defunding the Police

Jennifer Butler

June 18, 2020

Global, Politics, Race

Progress can be made as long as we continue to listen to the cries of those in the streets.

Together, Apart, Together: Living into Easter

Jennifer Butler

April 20, 2020

General, Global, Practical Justice

An Imperial crucifixion and tomb could not hold Jesus, nor will a pandemic hold back our love for each other that gives us hope for a better future.

When Jesus Social Distanced Himself

Jennifer Butler and Caleb Lines

April 7, 2020

Global, Practical Justice, Theology

When Jesus denied temptation in the wilderness, he showed us by example how to live.

You Can’t Beat Evil With a Stump Speech

Jennifer Butler

February 19, 2020

Global, Interfaith, Politics

"The darkness of this moment requires a brighter light."

Lip Service is Not Enough: Trump Should Repent and Resign

Jennifer Butler

August 14, 2019

Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Race, Theology

Anything short of stepping down at this point would be a grasp for cheap grace.

Tear Gassing Children is Not Christian

Jennifer Butler

November 29, 2018

Immigration & Refugees, Race, Theology

Repeatedly God sides with those who are oppressed.

This is the Year of the Faithful Widow in Politics

Jennifer Butler

November 11, 2018

Interfaith, Politics, Race, Theology, Women

The parable of the widow illustrates the power of prayer and godly action.