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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,...

Anti-Muslim pastor Terry Jones agrees to take plea deal

My wife and I are partners

When it comes to changing diapers, I wish my wife and I weren’t egalitarian, but we are. Our marriage is an equal partnership. We listen for God’s guidance together and apart. We communicate our needs and express our desires openly….

Jeb Bush to meet with Southern Baptist leader

By Bob Allen Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will meet privately next month with Southern Baptist Convention Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission President Russell Moore, the Washington Post reported April 8, an effort to reach out to evangelicals should he…

PBS examines Calvinism in SBC

By Bob Allen While other U.S. denominations face schism over homosexuality, Southern Baptists are rehashing a 17th-century debate about why a loving God would create billions of souls predestined to an eternity in hell. “I think it’s a fantastic thing,”…

Government should leave religion alone, Baptist leader insists

By Ken Camp Government should let religion “flourish or flounder on its own,” not promote it or prohibit liberty of conscience, a religious freedom advocate told a chapel assembly at Baylor University’s Truett Theological Seminary. In spite of their diversity…

‘What’s mine is yours’ defines ‘kingdom economics,’ New Testament scholar insists

By Marv Knox Jesus’ perspective on economics can be up summed in four words — “What’s mine is yours,” New Testament scholar Hulitt Gloer stressed during the annual T.B. Maston Lectures in Christian Ethics. And while such a standard may…

Do for-profit corporations have religious liberties?

By David Gushee Follow David on twitter: @dpgushee The now-famous Hobby Lobby (HL) case finally has been argued before the Supreme Court, with a decision expected in June. I believe their claim should be denied. Here is my analysis. It…

Navigating the Land of the Giants

By Bill Wilson The story of the Israelite’s thwarted entry into the Promised Land has always made me curious. The 12 spies cross the Jordan and reconnoiter the land before them, returning with a mixed message. Ten of the spies…

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?

Anti-Muslim pastor Terry Jones agrees to take plea deal

My wife and I are partners

Jeb Bush to meet with Southern Baptist leader

PBS examines Calvinism in SBC

Government should leave religion alone, Baptist leader insists

‘What’s mine is yours’ defines ‘kingdom economics,’ New Testament scholar insists

Do for-profit corporations have religious liberties?

Navigating the Land of the Giants

‘Noah’ blockbuster lacks diversity

Supreme Court rejects gay wedding photography case

U.S. doesn’t rank high in religious diversity

How the Internet is taking away America’s religion

Empires Crumble From Within

The July 4 white supremacist march exposes an uncomfortable truth about our country

Florida’s school choice program offers universal vouchers but cannot show systemwide academic improvement

‘Church Hurt’ Is A Very Real Thing. Here’s What Experts Want You To Know About It.

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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?