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Nick Gier

Nick Gier lives in Moscow, Idaho. He holds a doctorate in philosophical theology from the Claremont Graduate University. His major professors were James M. Robinson, New Testament scholar and editor of the Gnostic Gospels, and John B. Cobb, the world’s foremost process theologian. He taught in the philosophy department at the University of Idaho for 31 years. He was coordinator of religious studies from 1980-2003. He has written five books and over 70 articles and book chapters. Read his articles on religion at nfgier.com/religion. He's enjoyed two sabbaticals and one research leave in India for a total of 22 months in that country. He can be reached at [email protected].

Yes. Separation of church and state is in the Constitution.

Modern politicians say the founders did not include the separation of church and state in the U.S. Constitution. Historians show why that's a not true.

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Unlikely Stand on Palestine if He Had Lived

If Martin Luther King Jr. lived long enough to see the suffering of Palestinians, he would have joined the call for justice for the Palestinians in their own land.

India’s Dalits suffer unrelentless oppression and violence

Learn about the global oppression and violence suffered by Indian Dalits and how their treatment calls for MLK's solutions for justice.

12 Chinese Sage Kings and a Star Child

Ancient text 'The Revelation of the Magi' reveals surprising origins of the Three Kings as 12 Chinese monarchs, connecting Eastern meditation practices to Christian traditions

Usha Chilukuri Vance and Kamala Devi Harris: Pioneering women of Indian descent

Discover the remarkable achievements of Indian women, specifically Kamala Harris and Usha Vance, in education and beyond. This commentary Observes their dedication, ambition and success.

Take a deep dive into the Wilsons and Christ Church featured on NPR’s ‘Extremely American’

Discover the fascinating story behind Christ Church Moscow and its pastor, Doug Wilson, through the analysis of Nick Gier on FāVS News.

The Principles of War and Moscow’s Christ Church

A critical examination of the ideology and actions of Doug Wilson's Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, raising concerns over their militant evangelism tactics, vision of a Christian theocratic state, controversial book defending slavery, and contradictory stances on biblical interpretations of slavery. The column contrasts the church's claims of being 'good neighbors' with incidents like the 'De-Mask Moscow' storming of a local store and plagiarism allegations, leaving doubts among residents about their true intentions for the community.

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