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Reading Ryan Stollar’s final message through the lens of trauma

Note: This article discusses suicide, child sexual abuse and domestic violence. It may be distressing for some readers.   On June 30, child liberation theologian and abuse survivor advocate Ryan Stollar died by suicide, following a lengthy struggle with his...

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How much is a Bible website worth? A disgruntled investor has sued Bible.com, saying the website’s name alone should make it a “goldmine.” James Solakian filed suit against Bible.com, according to the Reuters news agency. He says the website should…

Charities, yes; churches, no

WASHINGTON (RNS)—Americans are being more generous to religious charities, but why are they skimping on their giving to churches? A new report from Empty Tomb, an Illinois-based Christian research organization, contains an analysis that found from 2007 to 2008, Protestant…

Baptist paper’s libel suit dismissed

DALLAS (ABP) — A libel case brought against the Baptist Standard, the Baptist General Convention of Texas and other parties by church-starter Otto Arango has been settled. Judge Bobby Flores of the 139th Judicial District Court in Hidalgo County dismissed…

American Baptists offer resources translated into Karen

VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (ABP) — American Baptist Home Mission Societies have translated six popular online church resources into Karen, a language spoken by increasing numbers of Burmese refugees settling into Baptist churches in the United States. According to American Baptist…

Va. Baptists expand relationships, shrink budget

HAMPTON, Va. (ABP) — Virginia Baptists prepared for their future Nov. 9-10 by affirming a proposal to expand their local, national and international relationships, while at the same time adopting a dramatically reduced budget to fund their ministries. About 1,100…

RIGHT or WRONG? Civil rights and immigration

What lessons from the Civil Rights Movement can and should be applied to the recent Arizona immigration law, as well as any larger American debate over immigration? The most common item mentioned since this law was passed is “racial profiling”…