Question: This show’s writers made an enormous biblical blunder by assuming the Apostle Paul wrote the book of Hebrews and that it is an epistle. Answer: What is Jeopardy? The popular game show best known for its backward syntax on…
Virginia Baptists make history with Faison’s election as executive director
The Baptist General Association of Virginia made history Nov. 16 when it elected Wayne Faison executive director. Faison, who is Black, is the first executive director in the BGAV’s 200-year history who is not a white male. He was elected…
Bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriage now appears likely to become law
In a rare example of bipartisan cooperation, the U.S. Senate advanced the Respect for Marriage Act Nov. 16, clearing the way for likely passage of a bill that would protect same-sex marriage beyond future court challenges. By a 62-to-37 vote,…
Dear Baylor, how long will you ignore Brittney Griner’s plight?
Dear Baylor administration: What could possibly be so difficult about acknowledging one of your alumnae who brought great fame to your school through a national basketball championship now languishing in a Russian penal colony and who needs to be brought…
Evangelical pastors not yet jumping on Trump’s campaign bandwagon
This story was updated on Nov. 18 to include additional quotes from evangelical leaders. If Baptist and other evangelical pastors intend to support Donald Trump’s third run for the U.S. presidency, it was not obvious on the night of his…
Enrollment surging at private Christian K-12 schools
The majority of private Christian schools in America have been growing in enrollment as conservative parents worried about COVID closures and worried about “moral and social issues,” according to a new national survey. “Post-pandemic, eight out of 10 Christian school…
Republican losses in midterms are worth it because of ending Roe, Mohler explains
While a majority of Americans are breathing a sigh of relief that the midterm elections did not further erode democratic norms, Al Mohler views the election as “an unmitigated disaster for the cause of the sanctity of human life.” In…
Baylor silent as Griner heads to Russian penal colony
Baylor University remained largely silent as the world’s attention once again turned to the fate of former Lady Bears basketball star Brittney Griner, who has been transferred to a Russian penal colony to serve out a nine-year sentence for a…
Australian Baptist association requires agreement on its statement on marriage for all affiliated churches and ministers
A Baptist association in Australia has voted to require not only its member churches but all clergy accredited by the association to affirm a belief in marriage as “a covenant relationship ordained by God as a lifelong faithful union of…