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Who is the domestic terrorist?

In the wake of the violence of January 6, 2021, some observers wondered why the insurrectionists at the U.S. Capitol weren’t charged with domestic terrorism. The reason is simple: There is no standalone federal crime on the books for domestic...

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SBC insurance provider not satisfied with Obama compromise

President Obama’s compromise plan for mandatory coverage of contraceptives does not solve religious liberty concerns for the Southern Baptist Convention’s insurance provider, GuideStone Financial Resources President O.S. Hawkins said in a statement Feb. 10. GuideStone’s medical plan is self-funded, Hawkins…

Baptist leaders welcome birth-control compromise

WASHINGTON (ABP) — Baptist leaders based in the Mid-Atlantic applauded President Obama’s Feb. 10 announcement that insurance companies must pay for birth-control services for women who work for religious institutions that object to paying for them on moral grounds.  “This…

Baptist leaders welcome birth-control compromise

WASHINGTON (ABP) — Baptist leaders based in the Mid-Atlantic applauded President Obama’s Feb. 10 announcement that insurance companies must pay for birth-control services for women who work for religious institutions that object to paying for them on moral grounds.  “This…

Baptist leaders welcome birth-control compromise

WASHINGTON (ABP) — Baptist leaders based in the Mid-Atlantic applauded President Obama’s Feb. 10 announcement that insurance companies must pay for birth-control services for women who work for religious institutions that object to paying for them on moral grounds.  “This…

Funeral procession rules of the road

By Amy Butler A long-time member of our church went on to her heavenly reward a few weeks ago. Flora was the soul of kindness and grace, serving as an usher every single Sunday, welcoming people to worship from the…

Criticism of contraceptive coverage policy grows

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration’s new policy requiring some religious institutions to provide coverage for prescription contraceptives has drawn additional criticism, this time from both the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty and — in a rare display of disagreement…

Criticism of contraceptive coverage policy grows

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration’s new policy requiring some religious institutions to provide coverage for prescription contraceptives has drawn additional criticism, this time from both the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty and — in a rare display of disagreement…

Virginia Intermont equestrians win 13th IHSA contest

BRISTOL, Va. — On the heels of winning Reserve Championship in the 2012 Overall Tournament of Champions National Series, Virginia Intermont College equestrians took first place in both home shows Feb. 4-5. VI’s Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Riding Team achieved…

Baptist campus minister named at Old Dominion

NORFOLK, Va. – Brett Baddorf has been named Baptist campus minister at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. Baddorf, who assumed the post Feb. 1, had been serving as interm campus minister for the past 18 months. Baddorf will coordinate…