Americans opposed to the Trump administration’s attacks against religious institutions and its attempts to radically reshape the federal government must take heart and speak out now, said U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md. Catholic and Lutheran relief groups have been denied…
As others lament, Republicans are feeling great about America
While Democrats and others opposed to the agenda of President Donald Trump find each new day of his administration to be fresh hell, Republicans are soaring in their approval, according to Gallup. Within the first month of Trump 2.0, the…
Trump administration wants all illegal immigrants to register
In further efforts to rid the nation of undocumented immigrants, the Trump administration has unveiled a national registry for anyone in the country illegally to submit their personal information or face fines and prison time. Launch of the registry was…
US Supreme Court says Oklahoma Death Row inmate deserves new trial
Capital punishment opponents are rejoicing after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Oklahoma Death Row inmate Richard Glossip must receive a new trial in the 1997 killing of a motel owner in Oklahoma City. But death penalty abolitionists also acknowledge…
Trump resort in Gaza: ‘Blatant, unapologetic idol worship’
President Donald Trump’s plan to turn the devastated Gaza Strip into a luxury beach resort with his branding appears not to be dead on arrival as some suggested. On Tuesday, Feb. 25, Trump posted on Truth Social an AI-generated video…
Be ‘hopeful doom-scrollers,’ Pritzker urges
Those working tirelessly to challenge the chaos of the Trump administration must be “hopeful doom-scrollers,” Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker told participants in a “Together for Democracy” conference in Washington, D.C., Feb. 25. The Democratic governor was a keynote speaker at…
Now Ryan Walters seeks bids for Bible-based curriculum in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Department of Education has opened the bidding process for a Bible-based curriculum designed for public elementary school children, according to a newly posted Request for Proposal. The move comes as state Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters deals…
CBF and coalition win temporary order against ICE raids in churches
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and others who filed suit to block the Trump administration from sending ICE agents into houses of worship won a temporary restraining order Feb. 24. U.S. District Judge Theodore Chang issued an order blocking the administration’s…
Read the Bible as subversive speech against empire, Boesak and Griffen say
The Bible, like the parables of Jesus, is subversive speech that should inspire Christians to action today, according to Allan Boesak and Wendell Griffen. The two are authors of Parables, Politics and Prophetic Faith, a new book that interprets and…
Democrats will use ‘bully pulpit’ to stand against Trump’s cruelty, Congressman says
Democrats in Congress will pull out the stops to oppose the Trump administration’s ongoing assault on federal agencies and its collateral effects on the American people, U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., said during a virtual town hall hosted by Democracy…
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Baptist News Global provides a free listing of ministry-related jobs for Baptist churches, theological institutions and organizations across the United States. Each free posting is for 30 days and is limited to 150 words. Postings may be extended another 30…
Now Trump administration is targeting immigrant children
The Trump administration is once again targeting and isolating children in its anti-immigration campaign, this time seeking to expedite the removal of thousands of unaccompanied children. Reuters and other national news outlets reported Feb. 23 on an internal Immigration and…