by Bob Allen | Oct 13, 2004 | News
A group of theologians and ethicists is collecting signatures nationwide on a statement criticizing President Bush for what they call his “theology of war.” The document, titled “Confessing Christ in a World of Violence,” warns against use of...
by Bob Allen | Oct 13, 2004 | News
New guidelines for starting Southern Baptist churches that affirm biblical inerrancy and oppose the ordination of women as deacons reflect recent trends rather than the Bible or Baptist history, said moderate scholars asked to comment by EthicsDaily.com. Trustees of...
by Bob Allen | Oct 12, 2004 | News
“Vote your values” is a message being repeated in many houses of worship this election season, but what that means depends on the messenger. In the latest of a spate of voter education and registration efforts aimed at religious voters sympathetic to...
by Bob Allen | Oct 11, 2004 | News
Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson, who in the past has angered Muslims by describing Islam as a violent religion and Muhammad as a “wild-eyed fanatic,” is now ruffling Jewish feathers by stating in Israel that Jews need to proclaim Jesus as their...
by Bob Allen | Sep 30, 2004 | News
At least 10 Baptist state conventions are being asked to consider resolutions this fall inspired by a failed Southern Baptist Convention resolution calling for a mass exodus from public schools. An SBC resolutions committee in June declined to recommend a resolution...