Brandon Showalter
Opinion writer and social commentator
Brandon M. Showalter is a journalist and podcaster with The Christian Post who has reported extensively on topics of theological interest in the Church; bioethics issues such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, artificial reproductive technology, and surrogacy; and the developments of the "gender identity" movement and transgender ideology.
He was first inspired to pursue into a career in writing and journalism while mopping floors and scrubbing toilets as a church custodian in April 2015.
He earned a bachelor's degree in international studies and Spanish from Bridgewater College of Virginia in 2007, a Master of Arts in human rights from The Catholic University of America in 2022, and is a fellow of the John Jay Institute for Faith, Society, & Law. He is also a graduate (class of 2015) of a three-year, non-degree program at Bethel School of Ministry in Redding, California.
His favorite thing to do in life is to sing.
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So. Baptists defend outgoing Exec. Committee chairman amid racism accusations, bylaws dispute
Southern Baptist leaders are defending their outgoing Executive Committee chairman, who was tarred as a racist on social media following a misunderstanding over how officers are appointed to the committee.
Irish comedian kicked off Twitter for saying 'men aren't women'
Twitter has shut down the account of Irish comedian Graham Linehan for stating that men are not women, words the social media company considers "hateful conduct" toward transgender-identifying people.
Sweden discriminates against elderly with COVID-19; 'active euthanasia,' critics say
Controversy is brewing in Sweden amid reports that elderly patients infected with the coronavirus were not only denied crucial medical care but pushed into premature death in the nation's nursing homes.
Planned Parenthood sues church, pastors for holding worship service outside abortion clinic
The nation's largest abortion provider is suing a church that has deliberately positioned itself outside of one of its locations in eastern Washington state as a "prophetic statement" against what is going on inside.
Racist threats, messages on rise against black US senator behind police reform efforts
Racially-charged threats are reportedly mounting against a black U.S. senator amid heightened political tensions nationwide over race issues and policing.
Oxford theology professor, former pastor sentenced to prison for child porn possession
A former pastor and theology professor at Oxford has been sentenced to a year in prison having been convicted on charges related to possession of thousands of images and videos of child sexual abuse.
Catholic student kicked off Florida State student gov’t for scrutinizing Black Lives Matter
A Catholic student at Florida State University says a student mob demanded his ouster from the student senate after he scrutinized the policy views of the Black Lives Matter organization.
Historic St. John's Church vandalized; Seattle mayor says CHOP to be shut down 'at night'
The historic St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C., was vandalized Monday night as protesters attempted to set up a "Black House Autonomous Zone" while a similar area in Seattle is set to be gradually dismantled.
CityXGuide seized and shut down; owner indicted for sex trafficking
The owner of CityXGuide, the website that users have described as having taken over where Backpage.com left off, has been indicted on sex trafficking charges and the site has been shut down.
Amazon bans ads for book on how transgender ideology harms girls, young women
Online retail giant Amazon has disallowed a publishing house from buying ads to promote a new book critical of transgender ideology that points out its many harms on young girls.
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