SBC Membership Numbers Don’t Add Up With NCC

The Southern Baptist Convention says it misreported membership statistics in 2002 and 2003, creating confusion in a new ranking of the 25 largest denominations in the United States showing a 1 percent membership decline in the SBC. The Southern Baptist Convention says...

Advocates Say Homeschooling Growing Among African-Americans

Seeking to counter stereotypes that homeschooling is driven by white parents motivated by racial prejudice, advocates say the movement is gaining appeal among all ethnic groups. Articles have claimed that African-Americans are one of the fastest-growing segments of...

Politicians, Theologians Debate Immigration

Debate in Congress over immigration reform is dividing Republicans, prompting protests and raising concern for legal immigrants who view it as a sign that an “anti-immigrant” sentiment is growing in the United States. The Senate on Wednesday began debate...

States Ponder Bible Teaching in Schools

Georgia’s Legislature on Monday passed a law allowing state funding for Bible classes in public schools. The bill, passed by the Senate 45-2 after also receiving strong bipartisan support in the House, now goes to Gov. Sonny Perdue for signature. It would make...