Historical drama Pressure clears the air on speaking truth to power

HARRISBURG, Pa. (ABP) — A federal judge has ruled that, while “intelligent design” may itself be intelligent, it isn't science — and shouldn't be taught as science in the public schools. The Dec. 20 decision by U.S. District Judge John…

(ABP) — Hurricane Katrina forced many people to focus on an often-ignored image — poverty in America. But will that awareness produce long-term solutions to poverty? Or will the attention fade away when the next big story comes along? “It…

WASHINGTON (ABP) — Supporters and opponents of teaching “intelligent design” in public-school classrooms were either appalled or thrilled at a federal judge's strongly worded decision condemning the practice. Federal District Judge John Jones III issued his sweeping opinion in Kitzmiller…

ATLANTA (ABP) — On Dec. 26, 2004, in an instant, a roaring wave and a rush of water changed life for coastal residents of South Asia. For some, the water took everything — personal belongings, houses, cities, friends and family….

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (ABP) — A vice president of the North American Mission Board, who has strong roots in Illinois, has been recommended as the next executive director of the Illinois Baptist State Association. Nate Adams, 47, has been vice president…

(ABP) — Two unprecedented natural disasters overshadowed all man-made news in 2005, according to a survey of Baptist editors. Hurricane Katrina and the South Asia tsunami — and the benevolent response that followed each — were the most important Baptist…

WASHINGTON (ABP) — In an attempt to call attention to congressional budget cuts, more than 100 Christian leaders were arrested at a frigid Capitol Hill protest Dec. 14. The leaders — from mainline Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox and evangelical churches —…

WASHINGTON (ABP) — Is the “war on Christmas” one worth fighting? Despite the dutiful culture warriors lining up to defend the religious trappings of the holiday, some Christian ethicists aren't so sure it's a wise battle to pick. Since November,…