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Two parallels and an outlier: Graham Platner, Roy Moore and Donald Trump

The stories of Graham Platner and Roy Moore, although unfolding in different parties and different eras, trace the same institutional pattern: Modern political parties elevate outsiders when they are useful and abandon them when they become inconvenient. Platner and Moore...

Mormons free to back gay marriage on social media, LDS apostle says

Presbyterian Church (USA) approves same-sex marriage amendment

How do we change history?

By Nora O. Lozano On Feb. 28, many CBF Baptists rejoiced for Dr. Pam Durso’s ordination to Christian ministry. Since the initial announcement, I followed the news with great interest because Pam and I share some similar experiences. We both…

Hashbrown blessed or we’re all God’s children in the dark

Have you ever had that experience where-after happening upon the age of some celebrity or Silicon Valley tech maven who at 10 years your junior has already managed to accomplish more than you ever will-you find you have a rather…

Understanding the role of your pastor

Patrick!

There are some”heroes” of the Christian faith whose life-stories inspire and inform me. They include William Wilberforce, William Carey, and (just to avoid all my heroes having the same first name) St. Patrick. Now, let’s remember: “Saint” wasn’t his first…

Big lessons for Creflo Dollar — and the church — in a $65M jet

By Jeff Brumley Many were angered by prosperity gospel guru Creflo Dollar’s recent online campaign to raise $65 million to buy himself a new private jet — in the name of spreading the gospel around the world. Others considered the source…

Statement applauds American Baptists’ contributions to civil rights

By Bob Allen A leadership group in the American Baptist Churches USA adopted a statement March 13 celebrating the role of American Baptists in the civil rights movement and recognizing the 50th anniversary of the March 1965 five-day march from Selma, Ala., to…

Alabama Baptist church dis-fellowshipped over pastor’s gay friendly views

By Bob Allen An association of Southern Baptist churches in Alabama voted March 16 to dismiss a church over its pastor’s support of same-sex marriage. The executive board of Madison Baptist Association voted 74-5 to withdraw fellowship from Weatherly Heights…

The wicked are punished — or not

What Ryan Burge sees in America’s megachurches

We are a nation of immigrants

As worldwide deaths mount, Musk insists DOGE cuts didn’t kill anyone

Mormons free to back gay marriage on social media, LDS apostle says

Presbyterian Church (USA) approves same-sex marriage amendment

How do we change history?

Hashbrown blessed or we’re all God’s children in the dark

Understanding the role of your pastor

Patrick!

Big lessons for Creflo Dollar — and the church — in a $65M jet

Statement applauds American Baptists’ contributions to civil rights

Alabama Baptist church dis-fellowshipped over pastor’s gay friendly views

From 121 to 17,000-plus: Charlotte’s Elevation Church congregation keeps growing

Megachurch’s high-tech makeover fits with growing trend

Prominent San Francisco evangelical church drops celibacy requirement for LGBT members

The Denomination That’s Half Evangelical, Half Black Protestant — And somehow holding together

Muslims were part of America’s story long before the republic began

Signs Of ‘Religious Psychosis’ Experts REALLY Want You To Recognize

Pro-Palestinian interfaith coalition protests Christian Zionist summit

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The wicked are punished — or not

What Ryan Burge sees in America’s megachurches

We are a nation of immigrants

As worldwide deaths mount, Musk insists DOGE cuts didn’t kill anyone