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How conservatives misuse Bonhoeffer, King and Reagan

Recent letters published by descendants of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and members of the International Bonhoeffer Society denouncing misuse of the German theologian’s legacy illustrate a much bigger problem: The false conversion of iconic people to suit the needs of modern-day conservatives….

Ministry jobs and more

Baptist News Global provides a free listing of ministry-related jobs for Baptist churches, theological institutions and organizations across the United States. Each free posting is for 30 days and is limited to 150 words. Postings may be extended another 30…

The survey findings keeping me up at night

Like every other high-quality survey, the topline results of PRRI’s American Values Survey shows the presidential election — both at the national level and in the battleground states — as a toss-up. Moreover, the PRRI data generally confirm earlier Pew…

Of worship warfare, theocracy and a weekend with Sean Feucht

Is the United States on the verge of becoming a theocracy? After covering Sean Feucht’s “Kingdom to the Capitol” event in Raleigh two weeks ago — during which Feucht embraced the term “Christian nationalism” and another pastor admitted, “We deny the right…

Federal judge blocks DeSantis’ effort to censor TV ads on abortion measure

A federal judge took Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to school on the First Amendment in siding with a nonprofit organization’s right to air a TV ad promoting an abortion rights measure on the Nov. 5 ballot. Chief U.S. District Judge…

Luther Rice lawsuit accuses Georgia officials of religious discrimination

Luther Rice College and Seminary, a private Baptist school incorporated in 1962, is suing Georgia officials over their decision to exclude the school from student financial aid programs. The school is represented by Christian legal powerhouse Alliance Defending Freedom, which…