WASHINGTON (ABP) — President Bush's pick of a strong conservative for an open slot on the Supreme Court stirred strong reactions July 20 on both sides of America's debate over the proper relationship between religion and government. But, according to…
Conservative-liberal alliance urges review of Patriot Act, while Bush defends
Editor's note: This story updates one released July 19. WASHINGTON — (ABP) If some of the Patriot Act's provisions aren't allowed to expire, groups like pro-life demonstrators, defenders of traditional marriage and evangelicals who disagree with the administration's foreign policy…
CBF to reconsider ‘Jesus’ language in controversial purpose statement
ATLANTA (ABP) — In a procedural about face, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship will reconsider a recent change to its purpose statement that deleted language about Jesus Christ and evangelism. The revised statement was part of several amendments to the Fellowship's…
Bush offers conservative but popular judge to replace O’Connor on Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (ABP) — President Bush nominated a strong conservative, federal appellate judge John Roberts, to replace retiring moderate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on the Supreme Court July 19. After the announcement, activists on both sides of the nation's cultural debates…
Church & People News for July 21, 2005
Staff Changes Matthew S. Straw, to Westhampton Church, Richmond, as pastor, effective July 24. Adam Wood, to Keen Street Church, Danville, as pastor, effective August 1. Tom McCracken, resigning as pastor of Airlee Court Church, Roanoke. Dan Tatum, to Hampton…
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Three weeks in Italy
Heritage Column for July 21, 2005 By Fred Anderson ROVIGO, Italy – Our three weeks in Italy have left us with many impressions. Our ears are still ringing with the constant traffic noise of Naples, the sounds of Italians rapidly…
The power of the pat on the back
Editorial for July 21, 2005 By Jim White “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus” (Romans 15:5). Ever lose heart? My guess is you have gotten…
Letter for July 21, 2005
Wake up, Baptists I appreciated your fine column about “What's in a name.” As a life-long Baptist (76 years) I have always been distressed that people are so unconcerned about Baptist doctrine and important theological beliefs and practices! But I…