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BNG co-sponsors free webinar: ‘The Christian Case Against Conversion Therapy’

A free webinar exploring the dangers of conversion therapy for members of the LGBTQ community is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 24, at noon Central time. The webinar, titled “The Christian Case Against Conversion Therapy,” falls in the same month that…

Oklahoma pastor and Republican Party chair employs Star of David to protest vaccine requirements

An Oklahoma pastor who is the chairman of the state’s Republican Party authored a Facebook post last week that compared COVID-19 vaccine mandates to the persecution of Jews in the Holocaust. The sentiment expressed by John Bennett, pastor of Lee…

Are you pro-life or pro-birth?

Do believers want babies just to be born — or to live after birth? The evidence for after birth support is very poor. Having heard several people firmly tell me that they are “pro-life,” I’ve usually first asked them then…

God bless the USA but don’t mess with Texas: Reflections on America by a native Texan returning to Texas

I recently returned to Texas after living in Boston for the last several years. I grew up in Texas. I’m not unaccustomed to the culture here, but sometimes I’m a bit taken off guard by aspects of West Texas culture…

In praise of soul competency and actively open-minded thinking

What people believe about whether or not beliefs and opinions should change with evidence plays a significant role in the likelihood they will accept or reject conspiracy theories, paranormal and religious claims, traditional moral values, conservative economic ideas, and science,…

If you think racial equity exists in America today, you’re in the minority

Americans who contend there’s a level playing field for Blacks and whites today are in the minority of public opinion, according to new research by Gallup. The polling firm finds a growing number of Americans believe non-white people are subject…

Knowing our history does not make us anti-American

“Denial is not a river in Egypt.” I used to hear that sarcastic and humorous pun without really understanding it. After reading too much news for the last year, I understand it too well now. If you’re as slow as…

Poor People’s Campaign marches on Texas Capitol with demands for voting rights

A civil rights demonstration at the Texas State Capitol July 31— that included country music legend Willie Nelson and former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke — was intended to warn Americans about the dangers of nationwide voter suppression efforts and to…

Senator criticized for asking nominee, under oath, whether he ‘believes in God’

Religious liberty watchdogs cried foul July 28 when a United States senator during a confirmation hearing asked the candidate under oath whether he believes in God. The U.S. Constitution plainly states: “No religious test shall ever be required as a…

In Congress, we support the New Partnerships Initiative because it addresses migration at the source of the problem

In June, Texas announced a $250 million state-funded down payment to continue the construction of the southern border wall without federal support. Since the announcement from Gov. Greg Abbott, thousands of dollars have been raised in private donations from other…

Another reminder why Christians must become advocates for vulnerable children

Caring for the well-being of the most vulnerable children among us should be an easy decision for people of faith. The church already knows the importance of its sacred calling to care for children, taking seriously the stark biblical warning…

Pastor Greg Locke is all over the internet spreading conspiracies; here’s why you shouldn’t believe him

Two years before he divorced his wife of 21 years and married his secretary, pastor Greg Locke rose to internet fame through a Facebook video decrying the morality of Target restroom policies that allowed people to use the restroom they felt expressed…

Trump’s war on ‘woke’ targets federal grants and foreign relations

Reflections on In the Twilight of the Christian West

Why rural families need support now

Why do we keep sounding the alarm?