When it comes to mass incarceration, American evangelicals are complicated. So says Aaron Griffith in his new book, “God’s Law and Order: The Politics of Punishment in Evangelical America.”
Vatican calling: Pope congratulates Joe Biden on election
It’s not exactly divine intervention, but even the pope considers the U.S. presidential race over.
Rev. Raphael Warnock considers vote sacred as pastor and Senate candidate
Many clergy, having risen to occupy the pulpit once held by Martin Luther King Jr. and his father, “Daddy King,” might consider their careers made and not look beyond the Kings’ historic, 6,000-member Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. Many a…
Polish bishops defend John Paul II after McCarrick report
Polish bishops defended St. John Paul II on Friday against evidence that he rejected reports that ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick slept with his seminarians, seeking to salvage a papal legacy that has been badly tarnished by his inaction on clergy sexual…
Trump divided the nation and their church, experts say, but evangelical fans have few regrets
Trillia Newbell believes the Bible tells her to pray for America’s leaders, so after the 2016 election, the evangelical author and speaker posted an online prayer asking God to watch over President Donald Trump and give him strength and wisdom.
Letter to the Editor: Why have Christian leaders decided to be political?
Read our latest Letter to the Editor from Robert Rogers of Escondido, Calif. “Perhaps we as Christians need to remind our religious leaders that the love of God does not differentiate between political parties. It’s time for our leaders to…
Turkey offended by Pompeo’s plan to discuss religious issues
Turkey took offense at a U.S. statement that said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo would promote religious freedom during an upcoming visit to Istanbul and called Wednesday on Washington to focus on racism and hate crimes in the United States…
Amid cries for church unity post-election, some Christians say ‘Not so fast’
Two days before Election Day 2020, Pastor Justin Adour of Redeemer East Harlem Church had a message he knew his congregation didn’t want to hear.
Pope Francis vows to end sexual abuse after McCarrick report
Pope Francis pledged Wednesday to rid the Catholic Church of sexual abuse and offered prayers to victims of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, a day after the Vatican released a detailed report into the decadeslong church cover-up of his sexual misconduct.
Trump evangelical advisers back voting challenges but stop short of alleging fraud
President Donald Trump’s evangelical advisers are backing his challenges to the results of the 2020 election, though most stop short of joining the president’s effort to declare victory despite President-elect Joe Biden’s substantial leads in key swing states.
Some big, early shifts on immigration expected under Biden
Some dramatic moves on immigration are expected in the early days of the Biden administration. Joe Biden will likely use executive orders to reverse some of President Donald Trump’s most controversial actions, rolling back moves that were a central feature…
Free BNG webinar will discuss how to cope with pandemic holidays
How to cope with pandemic holidays will be the topic of Baptist News Global’s next webinar, scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 3. The online seminar is free and open to anyone, but advance registration is required to receive entry credentials via…