Two ministry leaders from Colorado Springs qualified Saturday for the top two spots in June’s primary to determine the Republican candidate for Colorado governor in November’s election. Democrat Jared Polis, who has served as governor since 2019 and was the…
Trump has a ‘God complex,’ Bishop Barber says
President Donald Trump’s Easter promise to send Iranians to hell and his anger at papal criticism of the Iran war shows the president has a God complex, civil rights activist Bishop William Barber said. “Why is the pope’s teaching getting…
TPUSA event draws small crowd in Georgia as Erika Kirk no-shows
The second stop on Turning Point USA’s “This Is the Turning Point” college tour didn’t go so well April 14. Erika Kirk cancelled her appearance at her own organization’s event, citing security concerns, but U.S. Vice President JD Vance attended…
Image of Trump as Jesus healing a man is too much even for evangelicals
One of the most common T-shirts, caps and banners displayed during the Jan. 6 insurrection says, “Jesus is My Savior, Trump is my President.” But Donald Trump erased the line between savior and president last Sunday evening by posting an…
New report says Dilley Detention Center is an American horror story
A new report by human and immigrant rights groups documents horrific conditions and treatment of families at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center located about 70 miles south of San Antonio, Texas. The April 1 report by Human Rights First and…
In post full of lies, Trump lambastes Pope Leo
One week after he threated to end Iran as a civilization, U.S. President Donald Trump went after Pope Leo via social media. Relations between the White House and the Vatican already were strained, as the pope has soundly criticized Trump’s…
Driscoll invited to speak at Trump’s rededication of America to God
Editor’s note: On Friday, April 17, a spokesperson for the “Rededicate 250” event told BNG Driscoll will not speak at this event. On Saturday, another spokesperson told BNG Driscoll never was invited and is lying. See updates. Shock jock…
Texas Baptists ‘concerned’ about Baylor allowing gay speakers
Baylor University’s decision to allow student groups to host a counter-event to the Turning Point USA rally on campus April 22 is drawing criticism from conservatives. The Baptist General Convention of Texas and adjunct lecturer Christina Chrenshaw are among those…
Taxpayers seek to intervene in Oklahoma Jewish charter school case
A group of seven mostly Jewish taxpayers has filed a legal action opposed to the establishment of a virtual Jewish charter school in Oklahoma. Teachers, clergy and parents with children in public schools were among those to file a motion…
United Methodists denounce Trump’s Easter threats
United Methodists this week joined a growing chorus of faith and civic leaders denouncing President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran posted on social media. On Easter Sunday, Trump posted on his social media platform: “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day,…
SACS team recommends lifting sanctions on Southwestern
A visiting team representing the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges will recommend lifting sanctions against Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Seminary President David Dockery announced the recommendation in a letter to the seminary community April 8. Sanctions…
Court again limits HUD changes on care for homeless
The U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling temporarily blocking the federal government from limiting the scope of subsidized housing grants designed to help cities and states address homelessness. “As the Trump-Vance administration continues to weaponize…