WACO, Texas (ABP) — Christians who want to change the world should make sure their actions are done not only in the name of Jesus, but also in the way of Jesus, pastoral theologian Will Willimon told a conference at…
A second New Baptist Covenant gathering slated for November
ATLANTA (ABP) — Three years after the Celebration of a New Baptist Covenant drew 15,000 persons from various Baptist groups to Atlanta, a second major event is being planned for mid-November with large church-based gatherings to be held across the…
Supreme Court upholds tax credits for scholarships to religious schools
WASHINGTON (ABP) – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on April 4 against Arizona taxpayers who claimed that a state law allowing tax credits to fund scholarships for students who attend private schools violates the separation of church and state….
Missionary says emotional stress in Japan taking its toll
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (ABP) – Three weeks after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and massive tsunami hit northeast Japan, transportation had opened up to allow some aid to flow into affected areas but gasoline shortages and fear of radiation from a…
Women’s preaching emphasis breaks record
ATLANTA (ABP) – Supporters of Baptist Women in ministry hope that growing participation in an annual emphasis in which churches invite a woman to preach during the month of February indicates increased openness to females in Baptist pulpits. Tina Bailey,…
Security service, airlines tread carefully on religious expression
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Air travelers want to feel safe, and federal security officials want to make sure they actually are safe. If only it were that simple. Misunderstandings over religious expression have led to recent incidents that prompted apologies from…
Does God punish through natural disasters? Most Americans say, ‘No’
WASHINGTON (RNS) — We may never know why bad things happen to good people, but most Americans — except evangelicals — reject the idea that natural disasters are divine punishment, a test of faith or some other sign from God,…
God doesn’t punish through disasters, say most Americans
WASHINGTON (RNS) — We may never know why bad things happen to good people, but most Americans—except evangelicals — reject the idea that natural disasters are divine punishment, a test of faith or some other sign from God, according to…
TSA, airlines tread carefully on religious expression
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Air travelers want to feel safe, and federal security officials want to make sure they actually are safe. If only it were that simple. Misunderstandings over religious expression have led to recent incidents that prompted apologies from…