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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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Fire destroys church, just days before Christmas

GRUNDY, Va. — The sanctuary of Grundy Baptist Church in southwest Virginia was destroyed Dec. 15 by a fire which also seriously damaged the church’s educational building and parsonage. Strong winds made it difficult for firefighters to battle the flames,…

Pastor describes ‘reform’ of Baptist church

WASHINGTON (ABP) – A North Carolina pastor shares his decade-old story of getting rid of women deacons and instituting elder rule at his Southern Baptist congregation in an on-line journal issue devoted to “revitalize” and “reform” of declining churches. Andrew…

The perfect gift

By Amy Butler This time of year especially, I wish that gift-giving in our society happened a little differently than it does. The giving of gifts is forced into excessive displays concentrated in short periods of time every once in…

Hardage nominated for BGCT executive director

DALLAS (ABP) — David Hardage — a veteran Texas Baptist pastor, associational leader and seminary development officer — will be nominated as the next executive director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Ron Lyles of Pasadena, Texas, chair of…

NAE releases paper on climate, poverty

WASHINGTON (ABP) – The National Association of Evangelicals released a document Dec. 14 about changes to the environment and how they affect the poor. The 56-page discussion paper, “Loving the Least of These: Addressing a Changing Environment,” explores why evangelicals…