A Dallas-area church with more than 6,500 members said it will disaffiliate with the United Methodist Church and will remain independent while it investigates alliances with other Methodist denominations.
Why the GOP’s battle for the soul of ‘character conservatives’ in these midterms may center on Utah and its Latter-day Saint voters
U.S. Sen. Mike Lee is seeking reelection in Utah – a typically uneventful undertaking for an incumbent Republican in a state that hasn’t had a Democratic senator since 1977. But he faces a unique challenger: Evan McMullin.
New Orleans pastor admits defrauding church, school of $900K
A well-known Baptist minister in New Orleans and Baton Rouge for more than 30 years has admitted defrauding his church, its housing ministries, his congregations and a charter school of almost $900,000.
Australian Football Executive Forced to Resign, Prompting Debate about Religious Liberty
He lasted 30 hours. Andrew Thorburn, a former banker, was appointed chief executive of Essendon Football Club on September 27. A little more than a day later, he was forced to resign from the prominent “footy” club because of his…
In Branson, God and country serve as red, white and blue comfort food
A night at the Dolly Parton Stampede is a microcosm of life in these polarized United States.
Bob Fu: Chinese religious persecution intensifies
Religious persecution in China today is worse than it has been in decades, former Chinese dissident and longtime international human rights advocate Bob Fu told a gathering at Dallas Baptist University.
Tim Ryan, J.D. Vance Clash Over Racist ‘Replacement Theory’ In Final Debate
Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan and Republican J.D. Vance concluded Monday night’s Ohio Senate debate with a clash over “replacement theory,” a racist conspiracy that Vance has flirted with on Fox News, but now denies ever backing.
How Religion Became More Conservative and Society More Secular: An Interview with David Hollinger
For all of the influence wielded and attention received by American evangelicals today, one could be forgiven for concluding that evangelicalism and Christianity are synonymous in America.
Woodland Baptist Church named Church of the Year for Environmental Concern
A Baptist church at the forefront of environmental advocacy has been honored as Church of the Year for Faith-based Environmental Advocacy by Christians Caring for Creation, a national faith-based organization dedicated to addressing the critical environmental issues of the day….
As midterms approach, white Christian nationalism is mainstream for the GOP — and it’s only getting worse
As one might imagine, Yale University’s recent conference on White Christian nationalism and the midterm elections was full of sobering information. And yet, two conclusions managed to stand apart from the rest. First, that the phenomenon is firmly anchored within the Republican…
‘Before it is too late:’ Trump attacks Jewish Americans in post and draws swift criticism
Donald Trump attacked Jewish Americans on Sunday for not giving him enough political contributions and again suggested, falsely, that they have dual loyalties to the United States and Israel.
BWA Women to Host Global Day of Prayer Service
For more than 70 years, Baptist women around the world have united every November for Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer. This year a new tradition will be added to the historic event as Baptist World Alliance Women (BWA Women)…