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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,...

Former SBC president writes on behalf of convicted New Orleans mayor

By Bob Allen The immediate past president of the Southern Baptist Convention sought leniency for former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, convicted in February on 20 criminal counts including bribery, fraud and money laundering, in a letter in the case…

Transgender priest preaches at National Cathedral

Woman sentenced to death for apostasy ordered to be released

Presbyterians vote to divest holdings to pressure Israel

Pope Francis condemns the ‘evil’ of legalizing drugs

Amy Butler talks new pulpit with NPR

How to throw away a Bible

After some saints of my church decided to clear out our Sunday School storage area (who wants to do that job?), an unusual question was posed: “What do we do with damaged Bibles?” I was not quite sure how to…

A picture worth 500 words: WMU’s 125th anniversary prompts a lively visit

By Bob Allen Members of Woman’s Missionary Union wrapped up a yearlong celebration of the Southern Baptist Convention auxiliary’s 125th anniversary with a rare photo-op. Annie Armstrong, who led in framing the WMU constitution in 1888 and served as the…

It’s still life

By Susan Sparks Recently, I saw an image on Pinterest that said “Life*” at the top, then underneath, in small print by the asterisk, it said: “Available for a limited time only, limit one per customer, subject to change without…

The congregational container

By Terry Maples Because I sometimes fly to distant cities as part of my work, I purchased a suitcase to meet airline carry-on luggage specifications. My new suitcase has a regular zipper to access my belongings; it has a second…

God on the job: Church attendance affects attitudes in the workplace

By Terry Goodrich A congregation’s beliefs about work attitudes and practices affect a churchgoer’s job satisfaction — but how much depends in part on whether that person is a frequent attender, not merely an occasional participant. That finding is included…

SACS revokes accreditation of Baptist school

By Bob Allen One Baptist college had its accreditation revoked, another’s was reaffirmed and a third got probation on a busy day June 19 for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Brewton-Parker College officials announced plans…

3 views on Donald Trump held by American Christians

US megachurches report strong rebound from pandemic

Baptists need to speak up again for religious liberty

What in hell became of heaven?