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Baptist World Alliance responds to Muslim letter

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (ABP) — The Baptist World Alliance has issued its formal response to a 2007 letter, written to Christians by 138 Muslim leaders, describing love for God and love for neighbor as common ground between the two faiths….

Robertson predicts economic recovery, ‘socialism’ in 2009

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (ABP) — Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson said that God told him to look for a quick rebound of the economy in 2009 but warned against threats of long-term runaway inflation and instability in the Middle East. In…

The Bible demands economic justice

By Miguel De La Torre Even before the economy crashed we were using oxymoronic terms like “a living wage” or “the working poor.” Shouldn’t all wages sustain a life? Should those who work remain poor? Somehow we have moved away…

My New Year’s resolutions … more or less

By Barry Howard The start of a new year is usually perceived as a season for clean slates and new beginnings. Depending on your perspective, you might consider New Year’s Day as a time to turn over a new leaf,…

Rick Warren accuses critics of ‘Christophobia’

LAKE FOREST, Calif. (ABP) — Pastor Rick Warren termed criticism of his selection to pray the invocation at President-elect Barack Obama's Jan. 20 inauguration "hate speech" and "Christophobia" in a video message on the Saddleback Church website. "A lot of you…

Let us be the voice of the voiceless in the Congo

By Maurice Mondengo Throughout the last few months conflict centered in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has continued to escalate with profound effects. Since August an estimated 250,000 civilians have been forced to flee their homes ….

Pentagon tightens policy on distributing religious literature to recruits

WASHINGTON (ABP) — The Pentagon recently reversed its policy of granting religious groups like the Gideons International preferential access to provide literature to new recruits. A new regulation distributed in November says non-federal entities can continue to receive permission to…

Controversy over inaugural prayer is nothing new

WASHINGTON (ABP) — President-elect Barack Obama's surprise pick of Purpose Driven Life author Rick Warren to give the invocation at his inauguration Jan. 20 isn't the first time the ceremonial prayer has created controversy. Rick Warren's invitation to pray at…

A Christmas Prayer

By James L. Evans Lord, first of all, thank you for the careful and creative way in which you have designed this world. You have made this planet a marvelous place, filled with life and beauty. It is a privilege…

Loving God, Loveless Christians

By David Gushee It’s Christmastime, so it seems especially appropriate to begin with reminders of the amazing love of God to the world in Jesus Christ: “Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will…

Religion in presidential race tops ranking of ABP stories in 2008

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (ABP) — Baptist journalists and observers ranked religion in the 2008 presidential election the year's biggest story for Baptists. Faith in politics played a major role in the year's news cycle, according to an annual ranking of top…

Christian leaders call for easing travel restrictions to Cuba

NEW YORK (ABP) — Christian leaders on Dec. 18 called on President-elect Barack Obama to ease travel restrictions to Cuba they say hinder religious work. Denominational and ecumenical leaders from a variety of faith groups said restrictions imposed in 2005…

PNBC plans ‘Freedom Sunday’ this weekend

Christian nationalism is neither Christian nor patriotic

High court says feds can deny reentry to Green Card holders

BNG introduces ‘Bible Divas’ podcast