Americans value freedom but there are differences on what it means

America’s 250th birthday prompted researchers at Navigator to ask Americans how they define America, patriotism and what our country should aspire to. The result was 82% of Americans across all generations saying they believe freedom is an extremely important value,...

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Baptists join others praising nominee for religious freedom ambassador

By Jeff Brumley Baptist and other American religious leaders are praising President Barack Obama’s selection of a rabbi and law professor to lead the U.S. State Department’s anti-religious-discrimination efforts around the world. Obama today announced his nomination of Rabbi David…

We are not alone

By Amy Butler You know, I’ve always thought that one of the principle practices of a good pastor is connecting people. But I’ve now come to believe that one of the principle practices of being a good human being is…

Golden Gate campus fetches $85 million

By Bob Allen A picturesque 126-acre Southern Baptist seminary campus with sweeping views of San Francisco Bay brought $85 million in a sale finalized last week. Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary plans to use sale proceeds to relocate its main…

Colorblind artist feels drawn to draw Christ

By Tyler Agnew Colorblind artist Lance Brown spreads the gospel with paint. “I shouldn’t be able to excel in the field of art, but God has allowed me to,” said Brown, who calls his ministry Painted Christ. “This is part of…

Pope Francis renews attack on mafia in Italian region scarred by toxic waste

Ex-Mars Hill Church members: ‘We are not anonymous’

ISIS destroys tomb of Jonah holy site

Kate Kelly appeals her excommunication from Mormon Church

Meriam Ibrahim, freed from Sudan, plans to settle in New Hampshire

Comic-Con International day two: ‘God is disappointed in you’

By Michael Parnell With a title like that, I had to be a part of this panel. Panels are the biggest part of Comic-Con. They allow companies to promote things like movies and television shows. The panel with this title…

When government spies on religion

On June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby. In the immediate aftermath of that landmark ruling, Christian conservatives took to social media and television to declare victory and many did so with…