Thirty years ago next month, Marv Knox and I warned Southern Baptists about the rising influence of Neo-Calvinism in their ranks. To most, this was shocking news at the time. Our words were more prophetic than we possibly could have…
Christopher Columbus was … Jewish?
Although Christopher Columbus is remembered as much today for unleashing destruction on native peoples as for discovering new lands, one thing about him has remained a mystery: What is his own lineage? Now, Spanish scientists believe he was born into…
ELCA bishops warn about ‘hate-fueled’ political lies
Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America issued a letter Oct. 1 to “condemn the hateful, deceptive, violent speech that has too readily found a place in our national discourse.” The letter from the Council of Bishops said: “We…
If you plan to vote for Donald Trump …
If you plan to vote for Donald Trump, it is your right to vote for the candidate of your choice. Just be aware the candidate of your choice doesn’t want the rest of us to have a choice in the…
Southern Baptists have voted heavily Republican in last four elections
Southern Baptists have voted consistently Republican in the last four presidential elections, researcher Ryan Burge says. In his analysis of 40 U.S. denominations, “the Southern Baptists and the independent Baptists are clearly the most Republican of the bunch,” he reported…
Will Franklin Graham sue Evangelicals for Harris over ad?
Donald Trump advocate Franklin Graham is not happy with Evangelicals for Harris using clips of his father’s sermon to make a case that Trump is not fit for office. The younger Graham, who now leads the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association…
Brite Divinity professor charged with possession of child porn
A former theology and ethics professor at Brite Divinity School kept child pornography on his office computer, according to a complaint filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas. Charles K. Bellinger, who was associate professor…
Americans United investigating Ohio construction grants to religious schools
Americans United for Separation of Church and State has launched an investigation into the state of Ohio reportedly funding at least $3 million of construction and renovation at private religious schools. This year, the state made history by offering grants…
When white male pastors challenge Black female leaders
Supporters of the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists expressed surprise and shock when leaders of the American Baptist Churches in the USA recently sent a cease-and-desist letter asking to be removed as a “partner” on AWAB’s website. The original…
School choice advocate admits that’s him in the gay porn
More than a week after he was outed as a former gay porn star, school voucher evangelist Corey DeAngelis is taking on his critics and saying he refuses to be cancelled. DeAngelis appears to have been fired by the American…
National poll: Only 12% of Americans favor Project 2025
New national polling shows more Americans are learning about the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 and a majority of Americans do not like the plan at all. Polling conducted by Navigator Research in early September found half of Americans now rate…
Bachmann and Huckabee named most influential Christian Zionists
Former Southern Baptist pastor turned politician Mike Huckabee is the second most influential Christian Zionist in America, according to The Jerusalem Post. The Jerusalem-based news outlet published its Top 10 list of “pro-Israel Christians” along with a list of 25…