A group of U.S. Catholic bishops has released a statement condemning the bullying of LGBTQ youth, insisting “all people of goodwill should help, support, and defend” them.
When Pragmatic Politics Goes Bad: An Apology to the Never-Trumpers
I am writing to offer an apology. The short version is this: I severely underestimated the threat posed by a Donald Trump presidency. The never-Trumpers—who never seemed to stop issuing their warnings and critiques—struck me as psychologically and emotionally weak…
Protesters and supporters denounce explosion at anti-LGBTQ First Works Baptist Church
As the FBI and local police investigate an explosion at First Works Baptist Church in El Monte, California, that has been the center of protests for its anti-LGBTQ messages, both supporters and protesters of the church are denouncing the attack.
Lawsuit: NRA’s rhetoric spurred deadly synagogue shooting
The son of a couple killed in a Pittsburgh synagogue attack that killed 11 worshippers is suing the National Rifle Association, arguing the group’s inflammatory rhetoric led to the violence.
SBC president JD Greear’s church launches inquiry into past actions of Bryan Loritts
A megachurch led by the president of the Southern Baptist Convention will review allegations that a staff pastor mishandled a sexual abuse case at his previous church.
Accreditation Body Schedules Visit to Investigate Complaint Against SBU
An accreditation body investigating recent events at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri, recently notified the school of an upcoming focused visit to further investigate recent governance changes. The decision by the Higher Learning Commission also automatically changed SBU’s accreditation…
UN approves global conference on protecting religious sites
The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution Thursday condemning damage and destruction of religious sites and asking the secretary-general to convene a global conference to spearhead public support for safeguarding places of religious heritage.
Jen Hatmaker apologizes for line in inaugural prayer critiqued as erasing Native Americans
Jen Hatmaker was “proud” to offer the final prayer in the liturgy for the inaugural interfaith prayer service Thursday (Jan. 21) hosted virtually by the Washington National Cathedral.
UN approves global conference on protecting religious sites
The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution Thursday condemning damage and destruction of religious sites and asking the secretary-general to convene a global conference to spearhead public support for safeguarding places of religious heritage.
Sen. Ossoff was sworn in on pioneering Atlanta rabbi’s Bible – a nod to historic role of American Jews in civil rights struggle
The first Jewish senator in Georgia history, Jon Ossoff, was sworn in on Jan. 20, on what his office described in a tweet as a “Hebrew scripture that belonged to historic Atlanta Rabbi Jacob Rothschild.”
US Catholic bishops divided over Biden presidency
A statement released by U.S. bishops Wednesday (Jan. 20) after President Joe Biden’s inauguration highlighted tensions between Catholic teachings and the new administration and put a spotlight on the divided episcopacy in the country.
Baptist World Alliance Announces Racial Justice Action Group
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and his prophetic witness, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) calls upon the global family to pray and continue to pursue racial justice today.