There was a mass murder. Plenty of people see this and agree and know the set of ideologies and actors pushing this kind of hate. But for all the people mourning, for all of us heartened by the heroism of Richard…
Ukrainian Baptists minister in midst of ‘extreme crisis’
Ukrainian Baptists in areas previously occupied by Russian troops report “unbelievable” atrocities and “extreme crisis,” the European Baptist Federation stated in a Nov. 22 update.
Congress considers codifying same-sex marriage after long battle for gay rights
This week, the Senate is set to move forward with the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA) to codify same-sex and interracial marriages through federal protections. Dozens of Republicans have voted in support of the bill, including congressional leaders like Sen….
Far-right Ben-Gvir to be Israel’s national security minister
Extremist politician Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has a long record of anti-Arab rhetoric and stunts, will become Israel’s next minister of national security, according to the first of what are expected to be several coalition deals struck by former Prime Minister…
Who is Trump and Kanye’s dinner companion, Nick Fuentes?
Last year the 24-year-old right-wing media personality told an audience that the United States will cease to be America ‘if it loses its white demographic core and if it loses its faith in Jesus Christ.’
Christian Nationalist bestseller rooted in volk, homeland, and patriarchy is ‘blood relation’ of a certain 20th century German manifesto
Stephen Wolfe’s The Case for Christian Nationalism is already a bestseller; it’s been in the top 2000 books on Amazon for weeks, and, since its November 1 release, it’s been charting in the top 500. This isn’t another fringe text touting an…
How the Latter-day Saints came to back Senate’s same-sex marriage bill
Same-sex marriage, long a divisive issue, could be what that brings Americans together, said Troy Williams, executive director of Equality Utah.
OneLove armband sends ‘very divisive message’, says Qatar official
The head of Qatar’s World Cup organising committee has accused teams who wanted to wear the OneLove armband at the World Cup of sending a “very divisive message” to the Islamic and Arab world.
Latest Invested Faith Fellows range from mobile grocer to beekeeper
Five social innovators have been recognized by the new nonprofit Invested Faith with $5,000 grants and an invitation to tell their stories nationwide. Invested Faith, founded in 2019 by Baptist pastor Amy Butler, seeks out faith-rooted social innovators who are…
Following the Star Advent devotions begin today
Following the Star, a devotional series for Advent and Christmas produced by Passport, is available at d365.org beginning today. The series features daily Scripture, prayer and brief meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music. This year’s writers are active members of…
Doctors who want to defy abortion laws say it’s too risky
Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, 13 states have banned abortion except in the case of a medical emergency or serious health risk for the pregnant patient. But deciding what cases qualify for a medical exception can be a difficult judgement call for doctors.
Colorado Springs massacre captures the Christian Nationalist ‘Monster in the Mirror’
The motive for this shooting has not been proven beyond the shadow of a doubt. But the murders at Club Q in Colorado Springs, carried out by the openly homophobic grandson of a J6-supporting Republican assemblyman, seems practically designed to exemplify the pathologies of…