by Bob Allen | Apr 5, 2006 | News
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...
by Bob Allen | Apr 3, 2006 | News
The Bush administration tax policy falls short of justice standards taught by Judaism and Christianity by benefiting the wealthy, shifting the share of the tax burden to the middle and lower classes and forcing budget cuts in programs that provide a safety net for the...
by Bob Allen | Mar 31, 2006 | News
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...
by Bob Allen | Mar 30, 2006 | News
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...
by Bob Allen | Mar 29, 2006 | News
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...