Mental health is the biggest challenge presently facing young people in the United States, but some say faith has helped them cope with their continuing emotional struggles, according to a survey designed to help churches minister to Generation Z in…
Liberal Protestants and the Polarization of the U.S.
Early in the twentieth century, a subset of American Protestants began to tour the globe. They also built international NGOs and created new connections with their fellow believers in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. In the process, these ecumenical…
In Flint, Mich., a Baptist pastor and a Nation of Islam leader join in a call for justice
A Baptist pastor affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has teamed with a Nation of Islam leader to demand justice for an African American man allegedly beaten by police in Flint, Mich., earlier this month. Devontae Powell, lead pastor at…
What’s the fastest route for Ukrainian refugees to enter the U.S.? Cross the Mexico border
A small-but-determined group of Ukrainian asylum seekers has discovered the quickest route to safety in the United States, at least currently, runs through Mexico, immigrant rights advocates say. A diplomatic arrangement predating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enables Mexico to fast-track…
Once more with feeling: Congressional action on immigration is urgent
The coming end to Title 42 restrictions on immigrants is good news, but its demise will highlight the more urgent need for Congress to pass meaningful immigration reform, according to a panel of business, national security and faith leaders. In…
Baptists and other religious minorities already facing severe persecution in Russian-occupied portions of Ukraine
Religious minorities in Ukraine, and Baptists in particular, may be singled out for especially harsh treatment in areas overrun by Russian forces, according to Elijah Brown, general secretary of the Baptist World Alliance. Speaking during a 45-minute virtual press briefing…
Video explores influence of race, ethnicity and religion in shaping American immigration policies
Kathryn Freeman, a writer, speaker and former public policy director for the Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission, said she understands why some Americans are uncomfortable with immigration. “It’s hard. I get it. I’m from Texas. I want to know what…
Ohio’s death penalty opponents take their case to the court of public opinion
Activists seeking to abolish the death penalty in Ohio took their case to the court of public opinion April 7 with virtual testimony from the family and friends of homicide victims about the immorality and futility of capital punishment. “Even…
Religious leaders appeal to American church to see ReAwaken America tour as dangerous Christian nationalism
High-profile Christian leaders issued a plea to the American church April 7 to speak out against the ongoing ReAwaken America tour and the Christian nationalist, anti-democratic, pro-violence and Q-Anon-inspired ideology it is spreading. The tour led by Eric Trump, Michael…
End of Title 42 is popular with immigration advocates but not so much with voters
Immigrant rights groups continue to praise a White House and Centers for Disease Control decision to end Title 42, the anti-COVID health provision used to conduct mass deportations of asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. The American public, on the…
Don’t become complacent to the needs of Ukrainians, BWAid leader urges
Christians mustn’t become complacent about the spiritual and physical needs of Ukrainians and those ministering to them as the war with Russia grinds on, said Marsha Scipio, the leader of global aid efforts for the Baptist World Alliance. “Even though…
Smaller churches are both endangered and resilient, panel reports
The pandemic shoved most small American churches further into a post-denominational reality but also demonstrated their capability of surviving in a post-Christian culture, according to congregational consultant and coach Deborah Wright. She spoke during a recent webinar on the challenges…