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Majority of Americans favor legalizing marijuana but holdouts are older, religious and conservative

While a majority of Americans now believe marijuana should be legalized in the United States, conservative, religious and older Americans remain the most skeptical of the idea. A recent analysis of aggregate polling data from Gallup found support for legalization…

A better definition of patriotism

This week, a reader of Baptist News Global wrote to columnist Greg Garrett to refute his excellent column on Brittney Griner. I wrote a similar column back in August. Our points were similar: Why is a Baptist university like Baylor…

Six lessons learned on my interfaith journey

By way of introduction, I am a devoted follower of Jesus with a passion for interfaith relations. I was born and reared in Florida in the family of a Southern Baptist pastor, where Dad and Mom helped form in me…

Arkansas ‘free exercise of religion’ amendment fails at ballot box

A controversial Arkansas ballot initiative to “protect religious freedom” from government intrusion narrowly failed in the Nov. 8 elections. Arkansas Issue 3, the “Government Burden of Free Exercise of Religion Amendment,” was not adopted by a 49.57% to 50.43% vote….

Becoming a ‘midwife of grace’ — an interview with Molly Marshall

At age 12, Molly Marshall’s pastor asked if she’d ever considered working with young people as a career option. She thought to herself, “Well of course I haven’t, I am one!” Two years later, at age 14, while at a…

Author explains the history of ‘Peace Be Still’ and its social influence

One of “the most beloved gospel songs of all time” achieved that status by offering Americans hope during some of the darkest moments of the 19th and 20th centuries, according to Robert Marovich, founder and editor-in-chief of the Journal of…

Truett Seminary names theologian for breakaway Methodist group to chair Wesleyan Studies program

A theologian for a breakaway group of conservative Methodists has been named professor of Christian theology and the first person to hold a new chair in Wesleyan studies at Baylor University’s Truett Seminary. The new academic chair is named in memory…

We don’t talk about Brittney

Last week WNBA star, Olympic gold medalist and Baylor Bear standout Brittney Griner was moved to one of Russia’s most notorious prison camps to begin serving her nine-year sentence for possession of drugs. A remarkable all-round player, she led Baylor…

First Amendment isn’t enough to protect religious conservatives against Respect for Marriage Act, lawyer for Colorado website designer says

The Respect for Marriage Act — headed toward passage in Congress as early as this week — will inflict “undeniable harms” on “countless Americans,” according to an opinion piece in World magazine tweeted out by Al Mohler over the weekend….

Hardin-Simmons and McMurry reach agreement on nursing school

A dispute between Hardin-Simmons University and McMurry University — both located in Abilene, Texas — over the future of a shared nursing school has been resolved, according to a joint news release. Hardin-Simmons, a Baptist school, will establish its own…

What if we sang our prayers of thanks before meals?

In her recent opinion piece, Mallory Challis reminded us of the importance of saying grace over a meal. Singing grace is another fulfilling way to express our gratitude for food and other blessings. The ritual and spiritual discipline of singing…

‘Be careful of Scripture heavy in law but light on grace,’ Wesley warns

‘Show up and do something,’ ACLU leader urges

From the South Side to the South Lawn and back again

Democracy as a moral practice, not just a system