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Evangelicals have lost moral credibility. But there are signs of self-confrontation that could lead to reconciliation, even revival

Whatever moral credibility American evangelicals once had, they have lost. They have chosen to die on the 45th hill, and it has been painful and despairing to watch. Our nation desperately needs strong faith communities that are able to articulate a clear moral voice, even if it convicts them, too.

CBF leader denounces plan to loosen restrictions on payday loans

A Cooperative Baptist Fellowship advocacy specialist criticized a federal banking agency’s plan to roll back Obama-era restrictions on short-term, high-interest loans that many Americans view as predatory.

Transitions for the week of 2-8-19

Please submit transitions — including staff changes, ordinations, anniversaries or deaths — to Barbara Francis. This page will be updated weekly. STAFF CHANGES Richard Bowling, to Gayton Baptist Church, Richmond, Va., as worship arts pastor. He comes from Shoreline Church,…

As Southern Baptists mull executive vacancies, will diversity play a role?

As the nation’s largest Protestant denomination faces a rare leadership vacuum at the top of two of its agencies and two of its seminaries , questions have arisen about whether recent statements committing to diversity will be reflected in hiring…

Died: Yechiel Eckstein, rabbi who rallied evangelical support for Israel

The founder of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews overcame longstanding tensions and brought in $140 million a year for Holy Land projects.

Lawsuit against ex-judge, Southern Baptist churches drawing to a close

The attorney representing a man suing Judge Paul Pressler says he will appeal the case if all remaining claims are dismissed. A court hearing is tentatively set for April.

Western Recorder, second-oldest Southern Baptist newspaper, surrenders control to Kentucky Baptist Convention

The Western Recorder, Kentucky Baptists’ newspaper of record since 1825, will move from an agency of the Kentucky Baptist Convention to merge with the state convention’s in-house communications department beginning in March. Last week’s vote by the Western Recorder board…

Religion Notes: Melissa Rogers returns to WF Divinity; BWA protests arrest of Baptist leader

The Wake Forest University School of Divinity has welcomed former Obama Administration official Melissa Rogers back to its faculty. Her hiring was announced Jan. 30 on the Divinity School web site. Rogers rejoins the institution as a visiting professor and…

Who worries about hell the most

Baylor researcher: “If you believe in a harsher form of hell, you’re pretty sure you’re not going there.”

Bible reading in public schools has been a divisive issue – and this old culture war is starting again

This is an old debate. Bible reading in schools was among the first social issues to split American Protestants into competing liberal and conservative camps.

PNBC plans ‘Freedom Sunday’ this weekend

Christian nationalism is neither Christian nor patriotic

High court says feds can deny reentry to Green Card holders

BNG introduces ‘Bible Divas’ podcast