WASHINGTON (ABP) — The reviews of the controversial film “The Passion of the Christ” are in — and while both Christian and secular observers offered praise for it, many of the same reviewers also took significant issue with the movie….
Internet buzzing as non-Christians debate value, impact of ‘Passion’
(ABP) — While many Christians have geared up for Mel Gibson's “The Passion of the Christ” to be the greatest evangelistic opportunity since Pentecost, non-Christian reaction to the film has been mixed. Message boards across the Internet are filled with…
Leaders warn ‘The Passion’ not for most children
DALLAS (ABP) — Christians may want everyone to hear the gospel, but parents should be wary of letting their younger children view Mel Gibson's “The Passion of the Christ,” according to faith leaders. Christian leaders are cautioning parents to use…
Church connection key in marketing ‘Passion’
LOS ANGELES (ABP) — Once upon a time, pastors warned churchgoers against the evils of the silver screen. Now they are packing believers and unchurched guests alike into movie houses across the land. The difference is what's playing — “The…
Supreme Court rules that states can’t be forced to fund religion
WASHINGTON (ABP) — The Supreme Court ruled Feb. 25 that, while the First Amendment may allow a state to fund scholarships to religious schools, it doesn't require all states to do so. In their Locke vs. Davey decision, the justices…
ABC, CBF in on formation of new ecumenical effort
ATLANTA (ABP) — Leaders of the American Baptist Churches in the USA and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship say they are excited about potential opportunities for formal dialogue with other U.S. Christians, including Roman Catholics, Orthodox, Protestants, Evangelicals and Pentecostals. Both…
Under pressure, Bush casts support for amendment to ban gay marriage
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Ending months of silence and under increasing pressure, President Bush announced Feb. 24 that he will support an amendment to the Constitution to ban same-sex marriage. However, he did not say if he would go so far…
BWA membership committee shares blame for SBC pull-out, says one member
NASHVILLE (ABP) — Baptist historian Albert Wardin, a member of the Baptist World Alliance membership committee that recommended including the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship in the worldwide fellowship, said blame for the reaction from Southern Baptist leaders can be placed on…
Bush again circumvents Senate in appointing Pryor federal judge
WASHINGTON (ABP) — For the second time, President Bush has used a special administrative maneuver to install a controversial nominee to a federal court. On Feb. 20, at the end of Congress' Presidents Day recess, Bush used his recess-appointment power…