Southern Baptists in North Carolina are upset by a proposed non-discrimination measure they say endangers women and children and could force business owners to support same-sex marriage against their religion. The city council in Charlotte N.C., will vote Feb. 22…
Chelsea Clinton says Sunday school lesson made her a former Baptist
The daughter of current presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton says people on both ends of the political spectrum are skeptical about her parents’ faith. Chelsea Clinton said she is tired of people questioning her family’s faith, adding that she chose…
Work underway on sexual misconduct resource
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is collaborating with partner Baptist Women in Ministry to compile a resource listing best practices. Baptist Women in Ministry and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship are working in partnership to produce a resource addressing sexual misconduct by…
Baylor under fire for sexual assault response
Critics say the Texas Baptist university has failed to take responsibility for sexual violence on campus. Ken Starr, the Whitewater prosecutor whose investigation of the Monica Lewinsky scandal led to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton, is on the defensive…
Baptist church challenges noise ordinance
Vintage Church of New Orleans says strict noise restrictions are impeding its ability to worship. A Southern Baptist church plant in Louisiana has filed an appeal challenging enforcement of a noise ordinance that parishioners say hinders their ability to worship….
Seminary’s evangelistic aim at men includes gun giveaways
By Bob Allen A Southern Baptist Convention seminary is giving away guns and an African safari to lure hunting enthusiasts to an outreach event open only to men and boys. Door prizes to the Feb. 20 Men’s Game Banquet on…
Seminary’s evangelistic aim at men includes gun giveaways
A Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary event open only to men and boys features door prizes including a shotgun autographed by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. A Southern Baptist Convention seminary is giving away guns and an African safari to lure hunting…
Baptists take sides in Texas abortion case
Conservative groups including the Southern Baptist Convention say a law regulating abortion clinics is beneficial for women’s health, while individuals aligned with the moderate Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and progressive Alliance of Baptists say a woman’s religious views — not those of…
LifeWay announces new headquarters site
Trustees of LifeWay Christian Resources authorized the purchase of land and construction of a new corporate headquarters during their semiannual meeting Feb. 1-2 in Nashville, Tenn. LifeWay Christian Resources will build a new headquarters just blocks away from its current…
Baptist group urges Tyson Foods to address water quality
As part of a commitment to socially responsible investing, American Baptist Home Mission Societies will present a shareholder resolution at the 2016 Tyson Foods annual shareholders meeting tomorrow in Springdale, Ark. Shareholders of Tyson Foods will vote Feb. 5 on…
Georgia Baptist leaders back ‘religious freedom’ bill
The Georgia Baptist Convention is again lobbying for legislation they say is needed to protect Christians from religious discrimination. The head of the Georgia Baptist Convention led a morning devotional Feb. 2 in the State Senate as pastors rallied in…
Jacksonville latest city to grapple with human rights ordinance
Jacksonville, Fla., is the latest U.S. city where clergy are arguing both for and against proposals to bar discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The pastor of one of the largest churches in Jacksonville, Fla., says…