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Who taught us to march?

Today, under a North Carolina sun pushing well past 90 degrees, hundreds gathered in downtown Chapel Hill for Pride. We assembled outside the town’s historic post office. Under tents, information about local LGBTQ organizations and resources was offered. Vendors handed…

Trump, the White House, the UFC and our history of violence

On June 14, a spectacle of violence will take place on the White House South Lawn — a spectacle bigger than anything we’ve seen since the January 6 insurrection. UFC Freedom 250, a mixed-martial arts event produced by Ultimate Fighting…

Why I will boycott the UFC pay-per-view from the White House

A nation’s birthday should reveal what it values most. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, I find myself reflecting less on fireworks and celebrations and more on the meaning of freedom itself. That reflection has led me to a personal…

How can you afford not to? A Southern Baptist timeshare presentation

The first time I ever went to a Busch Gardens theme park, I was made to sit through a timeshare pitch. I still wasn’t old enough to sample the swill of the park’s namesake, so I admit to you I…

Court says Trump can’t block immigrants based on country of origin

The Trump administration must resume asylum processing and providing immigration benefits to immigrants regardless of national origin, a federal court ruled June 5. A coalition of labor unions and immigrant service groups sued U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in March…

Sensitive locations lawsuit amended with more concerns

Open and joyful expressions of faith are being replaced by fear and isolation due to immigrant enforcement raids at American houses of worship, according to an amended lawsuit aimed at the Trump administration. The original action was filed last July…

The church as school for democracy

This is the second in a BNG series of articles on Christianity and democracy that will lead toward the July 4 celebration of America’s 250th birthday. The series has been curated by Carol McEntyre, senior minister at First Baptist Church…

Evangelical Trump loyalists claim he enjoys ‘broad support’

President Donald Trump has earned historic negative ratings, with 61% of Americans disapproving of his performance as president, according to Fox News. But Family Research Council and other groups loyal to Trump claim his goals enjoy “broad support.” “Broad Support…

Those who would ‘own the libs’ need to own this president’s actions

We’ve been told over and over that many of those who laugh at Donald Trump’s outrageous behavior and overlook his perpetual lying and callous cruelty do so because they love how angry it makes “liberals” like me. They will do…

Praying for my Southern Baptist siblings about women in ministry

Baptists are a big part of my life story. If you are scratching your head about why this third generation, Methodist-all-her-life pastor would say such a thing, keep reading. Baptists are a big part of my story because I live…

Speak on behalf of SBC women who have no voice

Every summer when the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting rolls around, my husband and I find ourselves once again discussing why we’ve chosen to stay affiliated with such a troubled and troubling organization. Why are we still here? Both of…

Historical drama Pressure clears the air on speaking truth to power

A new film that reframes the pivotal lead-up to D-Day as a character study amid a high-stakes strategic dispute speaks to current events, illuminating how inconvenient truths clash with modern political rhetoric. Premiering last weekend at No. 7 on the…

Speak on behalf of SBC women who have no voice

Those who would ‘own the libs’ need to own this president’s actions

The church as school for democracy

Court says Trump can’t block immigrants based on country of origin

Who taught us to march?

Trump, the White House, the UFC and our history of violence

Why I will boycott the UFC pay-per-view from the White House

How can you afford not to? A Southern Baptist timeshare presentation

Court says Trump can’t block immigrants based on country of origin

Sensitive locations lawsuit amended with more concerns

The church as school for democracy

Evangelical Trump loyalists claim he enjoys ‘broad support’

Those who would ‘own the libs’ need to own this president’s actions

Praying for my Southern Baptist siblings about women in ministry

Speak on behalf of SBC women who have no voice

Historical drama Pressure clears the air on speaking truth to power

Congressional Democrats call GOP anti-Sharia caucus ‘hateful’

The Fake Faiths of Our Founders?

Can Americans Still Get Ahead?

Steven Spielberg says new ‘Disclosure Day’ film will raise theological questions

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Speak on behalf of SBC women who have no voice

Those who would ‘own the libs’ need to own this president’s actions

The church as school for democracy

Court says Trump can’t block immigrants based on country of origin