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Asian-born social worker tapped to lead CBF

A product of Southern Baptist missionaries in Singapore is in line to lead the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, a group that separated from the Southern Baptist Convention 25 years ago over differences including women’s leadership in the church. Shauw Chin Capps,…

The wisdom of admitting failure

Recently a professor at Princeton wrote about his professional disappointments and went so far as to publish a “CV of failures.” He bravely posted degree programs he did not get into and academic positions for which he was rejected. He…

A church myth that needs to die

Every church has a few persistent traditions and myths that just will not die. Some are unique to a particular church, like these that I’ve encountered: “Our youth group only goes on retreats to Happy Valley Camp. All other options…

Texas teens finally find spiritual, physical home in foster care

So much of growing up has to do with finding a sense of belonging. That’s also known as home. Twin brothers Taylor and Tyler Savoy say they know all about that. “Our dad used to take us to the McDonalds…

Baylor mum on details of Pepper Hamilton probe

Baylor University won’t be releasing details of the independent review of the university’s response to reports of sexual and gender-based violence, interim president David Garland said in a statement June 3. Garland’s statement came in response to calls from groups including the…

Activists encouraged by shareholder votes on climate change

A faith and values-based coalition for socially responsible investing says votes at the recent annual meetings of three energy corporations indicate shareholders are increasingly dissatisfied with the fossil fuel industry’s response to climate change. Shareholders at Exxon Mobil and Chevron…

Negligence in abuse cases enough to oust a bishop, Pope says

On Saturday, Pope Francis issued an edict on the protection of minors and vulnerable adults, in which he said that negligence on the part of a bishop can constitute removal from office.

Muhammad Ali: The face of ‘real Islam’

At a time when Muslims in the U.S. are facing scorn and bigotry, the boxing legend is remembered as the face of Islam.

Thousands of atheists gather in DC for ‘Reason Rally’

Thousands of atheists turned out Saturday on a muggy Washington day to take part in “Reason Rally,” dedicated to boosting the political power of the growing number of non-religious Americans.

Gun violence: An interview with Lorraine

It began as a normal day. After finishing breakfast Lorraine placed a peck on the cheek of her husband, uttered a quick “I love you,” before heading out to the grocery story to purchase milk to replenish the jug emptied…

For some imams, Ramadan is a month-long revival, Muslim style

Imad Enchassi likens the Muslim holy month of Ramadan to what some Christians described as getting some of that old-time religion. “I call it a revival camp” for Muslims, said Enchassi, imam of the Islamic Society of Greater Oklahoma City….

Beware when religion makes you feel nostalgic

I hear it all the time — nostalgia for the “olden days.” For some, it’s the innocence of childhood, for some it’s the boom-time of the 1950s or the 1990s. Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville,…

Rubio says US shouldn’t be held accountable by international court

Demands mount as Trump’s ICE agents kill two more people

The real American religion: A July 4 postmortem

9 months later, schools are paying for firing teachers over Kirk posts