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Chick-fil-A controversy shines light on restaurant’s Christian DNA

Baptist World Alliance leader calls for ‘peaceful’ steps to end Egypt protests

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The top executive of the Baptist World Alliance called on the Egyptian government Feb. 4 to take “necessary, peaceful” steps to resolve almost two weeks of anti-government rallies in cities across the nation and for protesters…

Researcher finds civil rights songs on flip side of gospel records

WACO, Texas (ABP) — A Baylor University professor says a surprisingly large number of lesser-known “B” sides on vintage records of gospel songs championed civil rights, suggesting Christian artists were interested in bettering the here and now as well as…

Faith leaders criticize Congressman for anti-Muslim remark

WASHINGTON (ABP) — Four leaders of national Baptist, Jewish and interfaith organizations sent a letter to Rep. Allen West to raise concerns about comments he made about a Muslim colleague. Brent Walker of the Baptist Joint Committee on Religious Liberty…

Gay-affirming group picks exec

KENSINGTON, Md. (ABP) — A 20-year-old network of gay-affirming Baptist churches has chosen a new leader. Robin Lunn Robin Lunn, a church development coach and consultant and former pastor of churches in New Hampshire and Vermont, has been named executive…

Author pens sign-language novel

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (ABP) — Baptist author George Joslin of Springfield, Mo., has produced what may be the first American Sign Language-only novel. Titled A Deaf Man's Gospel, the novel is only available in American Sign Language (ASL) on DVD, rather…

Marriage and the ‘Times’

By Bill Leonard For a study of religious and cultural trends in American life, consider reading the wedding announcements in the “Sunday Styles” section of the New York Times for at least a year. New York weddings may represent an…

Churches closing in north Sudan after referendum

1,500-Year-Old Church Uncovered In Israel

Top 10 over-the-top religous quotes from presidential candidates

National Baptist Convention releases new website

At National Prayer Breakfast, Obama discusses personal Christian faith

WASHINGTON (RNS) — President Obama spoke at length Feb. 3 about the daily contours of his Christian faith, brushing off the skeptics who question the authenticity of his beliefs. “My Christian faith … has been a sustaining force for me…

‘Be careful of Scripture heavy in law but light on grace,’ Wesley warns

‘Show up and do something,’ ACLU leader urges

From the South Side to the South Lawn and back again

Democracy as a moral practice, not just a system