Faced with a public reprimand from Richard Land, Al Mohler has modified — slightly — his position on evangelical Christians and the Constitution of the United States of America. During a debate on Christian nationalism at New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho, Mohler…
In Texas, GOP candidates defend racist and misogynistic comments
The Texas Republican candidate for public office who criticized university students for not being white has doubled down on his comments. On Saturday, Bo French posted a photo of students at last weekend’s University of Texas football game with this comment: “I…
New BNG podcast tells faith stories of LGBTQ Christians
Baptist News Global’s newest podcast series launches today in both audio and video formats. “This Is My Story” is hosted by Lucas Hall, who will interview members of the LGBTQ Christian community and tell their stories. In episode one, BNG…
16th Street Baptist Church opens new education center today
History, faith and action will come together in a facility opening Sept. 15 at 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. The date marks the anniversary of the 1963 Ku Klux Klan bombing that killed four girls during Sunday services…
High court gave them an inch, now these conservatives want a mile
Conservative legal groups are using a narrowly focused Supreme Court ruling to challenge inclusive policies in public schools, according to a new report by Democracy Forward. The 2025 Mahmoud v. Taylor decision held that a Maryland school district must provide…
Groups seek to prevent Trump from sending armed agents to polling places
A new lawsuit seeks to prevent the Trump administration from violating federal law by sending armed federal agents into polling places during the midterm elections. The litigation comes in response to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s recent comments…
Trump admin has admitted zero persecuted Christians this year
Donald Trump is about to have the distinction of being the first president in possibly 45 years not to permit the resettlement of a persecuted Christian or other religious minority through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. This is from a…
Attorney says she was fired for not doing Trump favor for Mel Gibson
A former U.S. pardon attorney fired for not restoring the gun rights of actor and director Mel Gibson has sued the Justice Department claiming unlawful termination. Elizabeth Oyer alleges she was fired because Gibson, who lost firearm rights due to…
Russell Moore tells evangelicals their immigrant jokes aren’t funny
Russell Moore is at it again — this time calling fellow evangelicals to account for their gallows humor about immigrants. In his latest Christianity Today newsletter, the former Southern Baptist ethics leader chides evangelicals for excusing their inhumanity toward immigrants…
Texas criticized for adopting curriculum with anti-Muslim themes
The Texas State Board of Education recently approved a social studies curriculum that disparages Islam and minimizes Black history. Muslims and education experts who attended the board’s Aug. 31 meeting urged its members to reconsider adopting the changes, saying they…
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Richard Land says Mohler’s views defy Baptist principles
A veteran leader of the “conservative resurgence” in the Southern Baptist Convention has publicly challenged Al Mohler’s Christian nationalism. Richard Land is the former head of the SBC Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He was a foot soldier in the…