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Conservative evangelicals claim they are being persecuted by not being allowed to persecute LGBTQ foster kids

In the latest episode of conservative Christianity’s persecution complex, the Biden administration is accused of discriminating against Christians by prohibiting them from fostering kids. “Biden Takes Aim at Christian Foster Care,” one headline from the American Family Association claims. “The Biden Regime…

Christian nationalism: A Baptist evaluation and response

Christian nationalism: Does such a thing exist? If it does, what is it and how did it emerge? Is it a threat? How should we respond to it? To answer these questions, I do not offer a political treatise representing…

Dispelling myths about HIV/AIDS is part of this center’s faith calling

Major stereotypes about HIV/AIDS and its victims persist despite decades of advancements in the knowledge and treatment of the virus and disease, said Stacy W. Smallwood, new executive director of the Faith COMPASS Center at Wake Forest University Divinity School….

Call to prayer issued for minority religions in Republic of Georgia

American Baptist leaders in Wisconsin have launched a prayer and social action campaign to support beleaguered faith, humanitarian and LGBTQ groups in the Republic of Georgia. The effort follows the May passage of a law requiring Georgian organizations that receive…

Supreme Court says cities may fine or arrest homeless people for sleeping

A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling frees municipalities to fine or arrest homeless people who camp on sidewalks or in parks and other public spaces. Justices ruled 6-3 along ideological lines that an ordinance in Grants Pass, Ore., prohibiting public…

The starting point for discussing immigrants is Scripture, CBF field personnel say

The Christian response to migrants must be shaped by Scripture, especially in “purple churches” home to both conservative and progressive believers, Greg Smith said during a recent webinar on biblical responses to immigration. “We start from Scripture and not from…

Court transcripts show former professor charged in FBI probe may seek plea, suppression or dismissal

Court transcripts obtained by Baptist News Global in the federal case USA v. Queen indicate Matthew Queen, former Southwestern Seminary provost and evangelism professor, may seek a plea deal with the government, file motions to suppress evidence or make motions…

Monarchy redux: Follow the money

Who’d a thought that just prior to commemorating our overthrow of a king, the U.S. Supreme Court would reinstate monarchy? That might be an exaggeration, but only a teeny-weeny one. With today’s Supreme Court ruling, presidents of the U.S. have…

That Ten Commandments law isn’t the worst thing about Louisiana’s ‘Dream Big’ act for public education

Much attention has been given to Louisiana’s House Bill 71 recently signed into law, which requires every public school — including state universities — to prominently display the Ten Commandments in all classrooms. But HB 71 wasn’t the only bill…

A Nigerian’s view of the US presidential election

Nonprofit leaders lament House passage of ‘unconstitutional’ bill

The abolitionist legacy and the future of impact investing

Trump nominates a Prestonwood associate pastor to lead HUD