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New religious-freedom council picks criticized

By Bob Allen Two new commissioners appointed to an independent panel that advises the State Department on international religious freedom violations are drawing criticism for holding views described as out of the mainstream. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) picked…

Veteran journalist joins ABP staff

Associated Baptist Press Veteran newspaper reporter Jeff Brumley started March 26 as assistant editor of Associated Baptist Press. He comes to the post from the Florida Times-Unionin Jacksonville, Fla., where he has worked as religion writer since 2004. Before that…

Trayvon and Troy

By Zachary Bailes In the past week people gathered to hold vigils, protests and to speak out for the one who can no longer speak: Trayvon Martin. We find ourselves caught in a whirlwind of understandable fury and anger over…

Class status influences views on poverty, say organizers

By Robert Dilday Attitudes toward poverty are strongly influenced by class distinctions and experience, and frequently lead to misrepresentations of the poor, say two couples who operate a Christian community building organization in a low-income neighborhood of Charlotte, N.C. “There…

Theologians urge Baptists to seek ‘visible unity’

RALEIGH, N.C.—While spiritual unity among Christians is important, discovering tangible ways to express that unity is essential, say two theologians long involved in Baptist dialogues with other faith traditions. Spiritual unity is “a place to begin,” said Steve Harmon, adjunct professor…

Class influences views on poverty, say organizers

RALEIGH, N.C.—Attitudes toward poverty are strongly influenced by class distinctions and experience, and frequently lead to misrepresentations of the poor, say two couples who operate a Christian community building organization in a low-income neighborhood of Charlotte, N.C. “There is a…

CBF of North Carolina focuses on reconciliation

RALEIGH, N.C.—Reconciliation topped the agenda of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina’s annual general assembly March 23-24, as worship services and workshops explored the organization’s role in enhancing Christian unity. “The division of the church is out of step…