Historical drama Pressure clears the air on speaking truth to power

ATLANTA (ABP) — According to Roman Catholic Archbishop Wilton Gregory, leader of the Atlanta archdiocese, there is a new thing happening among Baptists and Roman Catholics – cooperation, increased understanding and potential for greater relationship. “This could and can only…

WASHINGTON (ABP) — The nation's highest court has upheld a Colorado court's ruling that said jurors erred when they consulted biblical law to sentence a murderer to death. On the first day of its 2005-2006 term Oct. 3, the federal…

AUSTIN, Texas (ABP) — God's people embody Christ's character when they reclaim their prophetic voice and speak truth to power, a Christian lobbyist told participants at an awards banquet sponsored by Associated Baptist Press. “In the realm of convictions and…

MACON, Ga. (ABP) — Directors of the independent news journal Baptists Today chose Jimmy Allen as their chair and honored outgoing chair Tommy Boland during their Sept. 22-23 meeting in Macon, Ga., where the national publication is headquartered. Allen, of…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (ABP) — Two women have taken over staff positions with Global Women, a Christian organization based in Birmingham, Ala., that promotes ministry and witness among women worldwide. April Hurst of Texas is the new administrator, replacing Suzanah Raffield,…

WASHINGTON (ABP) — Despite strong objections from some civil rights groups, the Senate overwhelmingly confirmed John Roberts to a seat on the Supreme Court Sept. 29. A few hours after the 78-22 confirmation vote, Justice John Paul Stevens swore Roberts…

AUSTIN, Texas (ABP) — One of religious conservatives' strongest advocates on Capitol Hill has stepped down from his leadership post after being indicted in a campaign-finance scandal. Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Texas) resigned from his post as House Majority Leader Sept….

WASHINGTON (ABP) — In a largely unprecedented move, the Federal Emergency Management Agency says it will offer monetary reimbursement to churches and other houses of worship aiding Hurricane Katrina evacuees. Some watchdog groups greeted FEMA's Sept. 26 announcement with skepticism….

NORTHERN IRAQ (ABP) — In Iraq, Army Chaplain Joe Moffitt sees himself as a spiritual medic who offers healing to souls in trauma. “I have found that pastoral care here is oftentimes more like triage, as compared to that in…

TYLER, Texas (ABP) — For some Texans, “one day” came sooner than they thought. Two weeks ago, Texas volunteers in shelters for Hurricane Katrina victims were talking about how they could be evacuees “one day.” That time came sooner than…

WASHINGTON (ABP) — Federal appeals-court judge John Roberts is one step closer to becoming the 17th chief justice of the United States, after gaining the approval of the Senate Judiciary Committee Sept. 22. The committee approved Roberts by a bipartisan…

DALLAS (ABP) — With Hurricane Katrina fresh on their minds, Baptist General Convention of Texas leaders are preparing relief resources to serve as quickly as possible when Hurricane Rita strikes along the Gulf Coast. BGCT staff members are lining up…