Why coercive religious politics undermine Christianity and democracy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) — A television documentary that shines a light on the problem of pornography addiction among Christians premieres Sunday, Nov. 30, and airs again Dec. 7 on the ION Television Network, formerly PAX TV. "Somebody's Daughter," a documentary…

Economy putting pressure on Thanksgiving food ministries By Bob Allen WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (ABP) — Economic hard times are putting pressure on charities scrambling to meet rising need this Thanksgiving. "I wouldn't call it a pinch. I would call…

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (ABP) — Economic hard times are putting pressure on charities scrambling to meet rising need this Thanksgiving. "I wouldn't call it a pinch. I would call it Jaws of Life," Dan Shorter, who co-directs a "Feed…

PRAGUE, Czech Republic (ABP) — Writings of Balthasar Hubmaier, one of the most well known and respected Anabaptist theologians of the Reformation, will soon be available for online research, thanks to a project of European Baptist scholars. The Institute of…

PRAGUE, Czech Republic (ABP) — Writings of Balthasar Hubmaier, one of the most well known and respected Anabaptist theologians of the Reformation, will soon be available for online research, thanks to a project of European Baptist scholars. The Institute of…

WASHINGTON (ABP) — The global financial crisis makes it even more urgent that the United States not only take care of its own economy, but also redouble efforts to aid the world's poorest, according to a new report and several…

WASHINGTON (ABP) — The global financial crisis makes it even more urgent that the United States not only take care of its own economy, but also redouble efforts to aid the world's poorest, according to a new report and several…

WASHINGTON (ABP) — The global financial crisis makes it even more urgent that the United States not only take care of its own economy, but also redouble efforts to aid the world's poorest, according to a new report and several…

WASHINGTON (ABP) — The global financial crisis makes it even more urgent that the United States not only take care of its own economy, but also redouble efforts to aid the world's poorest, according to a new report and several…

SHAWNEE, Kan. (ABP) — Directors of Central Baptist Theological Seminary have signed off on an $8 million capital campaign to upgrade the school's new campus and build its endowment. Meeting Nov. 13-14, Central's board of directors gave official approval to…

DALLAS (ABP) — Dallas-based Buckner Children and Family Services announced Nov. 21 it will affiliate starting Jan. 1 with Dillon International, Inc., a Christian non-profit agency in Tulsa, Okla., that specializes in international adoption services. Leaders said the arrangement, which…

WASHINGTON (ABP) — Two Baptists were among 24 prominent Christian leaders in the United States who recently signed an open letter to President Bush calling for action against anti-Christian violence in India. Daniel Vestal of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and…