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American support for death penalty remains low, as new debates arise in Oklahoma, Ohio and Texas

New research has documented Americans’ continued low support for capital punishment just as an anti-death penalty campaign ramps up in Ohio, conservatives in Oklahoma worry the practice could be endangered in their state, and the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to…

Mitch Albom: ‘God can answer your prayers sometimes with something that breaks your heart’

This Thanksgiving, broaden your view on thankfulness. I love Thanksgiving. In fact, next to Christmas, it’s my favorite holiday. I love everything about it — the sounds, the smells, and, of course, the food. Would it even be Thanksgiving without…

With declining international student populations, what makes for a sustainable seminary?

There have been many unexpected consequences of the pandemic — from continued issues surrounding supply chains to a volatile housing market. International travel understandably has been limited, but this reduction in travel also has affected the number of international students…

Dear white people like me, this is what it means to accuse Black people of causing the very crimes committed against them

If you want to understand what our Black brothers and sisters have been saying for years about always getting the blame for the sins white people commit against them, look no further than a courtroom in Brunswick, Ga., today for…

Churches that took COVID seriously built trust outside the church, survey says

Religious groups came through the COVID-19 pandemic with relatively higher levels of trust than most other institutions yet also fostered suspicion with a majority of Americans for spreading misinformation about vaccines and putting profits ahead of the well-being of local…

The violence of rhetoric in our toxic culture

Words have wings and fly where they please. Words provide unconscious but sometimes deadly after-effects the speaker can’t control. Most recently, Congress has censured Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., for his depiction of violent acts against other members of Congress and…

Rethinking the Thanksgiving story with truth and gratitude

Thanksgiving is a holiday nearly every American can celebrate in some way. In the spirit of gratitude, one, 10 or more can gather at the table and acknowledge their many blessings. But after a closer look at its history, we’re…

Religion researcher Scott Thumma will be guest on December BNG webinar

One of the nation’s foremost experts on interpreting American religion will be the guest on Baptist New Global’s next webinar. Scott Thumma, director of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research at Hartford International University, will join BNG Executive Director Mark…

Nobody dislikes Southern Baptists more than Al Mohler

Trump EEOC claims more religious discrimination on vaccine mandates

What I wish Christians knew about Sharia Law

On telling a brother he is going to hell

American support for death penalty remains low, as new debates arise in Oklahoma, Ohio and Texas

Mitch Albom: ‘God can answer your prayers sometimes with something that breaks your heart’

With declining international student populations, what makes for a sustainable seminary?

Dear white people like me, this is what it means to accuse Black people of causing the very crimes committed against them

Churches that took COVID seriously built trust outside the church, survey says

The violence of rhetoric in our toxic culture

Rethinking the Thanksgiving story with truth and gratitude

Religion researcher Scott Thumma will be guest on December BNG webinar

Jesus and deconstruction

Texas Baptists ‘affirm’ women while making gender an article of faith

Deconstruction is not a disease, and trying harder is not the cure

Kyle Rittenhouse, whiteness, and a divinely ordained license to kill

Prayer Never Disappeared From Public Schools — But New Laws Could Change Its Role

Pope Leo has initiated the conversation Black Catholics have been waiting for

As reports of anti-Christian incidents in Israel increase, advocates press police to act

The Arc de Trump is Worse Than You Think

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Nobody dislikes Southern Baptists more than Al Mohler

Trump EEOC claims more religious discrimination on vaccine mandates

What I wish Christians knew about Sharia Law

On telling a brother he is going to hell