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Words Aren’t Enough for New Baptist Covenant
Earlier this year, I posted about my excitement about the New Baptist Covenant. And I encourage as many people as possible to attend next January's celebration. But I am not in a celebratory mood. Across the nation, an...
Torture and the Appearance of Evil
Perception is reality. It's not the only reality, but it is real to the one perceiving it. Perceptions can change, but until they do, what someone perceives as being real is real--to them. President Bush has said...
Support Group Urges Alabama Baptists to Adopt Tougher Policy on Clergy Sex Abuse
A victims' support group urged the Alabama Baptist State Convention to follow the example of the smaller Alabama Cooperative Baptist Fellowship in adopting a strong policy aimed at breaking the cycle of molestation by...
‘Thou Shalt Laugh 2: The Deuce’
Thou Shalt Laugh … some more."Thou Shalt Laugh," last year's comedy DVD featuring clean routines from Christian comedians, has spawned a sequel: "Thou Shalt Laugh 2: The Deuce." This time around, comedy legend Tim...
Narrower road, smaller load
When Jesus spoke of the narrow gate and hard road that lead to life (Matt. 7:13-14), he was talking about the highway to heaven rather rather than the path of doctrinal conformity or denominational accountability....
More from Greensboro
In brief, the morning session of the BSCNC was much better attended than usual, probably because of interest on both sides regarding a report concerning Baptist Retirement Homes (BRH) and Woman's Missionary Union of...
Baptists in Greensboro
Events at the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina (BSCNC) annual meeting were as expected Nov. 12-13, with more potential for a closer vote on something slated for Wednesday morning, N.v. 14, when supporters of...
Baptists Today to launch NC edition
After more than a year of groundwork, we are very pleased to announce that a North Carolina edition of Baptists Today, the national news journal based in Macon, Ga., will be launched in January. Three significant...
Pluralism Challenges Exclusiveness of Christianity
There is no doubt that 21st century America is more religiously diverse than any previous century. This may be due mostly to the 1965 Immigration Act that abolished an immigration policy that was exclusive to European...
Southern Baptist Scholar Warns Against ‘Giulianiazation’ of Evangelical Politics
A Southern Baptist scholar says Pat Robertson's endorsement of Rudy Giuliani signals a larger "Giulianiazation" of evangelical Christianity that he views as dangerous. Russell Moore, dean of the school of theology at...
Belmont, Tennessee Baptists, Settle Lawsuit, End Relationship (Updated)
The Tennessee Baptist Convention has settled its lawsuit against Belmont University for $11 million, the school's trustee chairman announced Tuesday. "We believe that this resolution honors the many significant...
Belmont, Tennessee Baptists, Settle Lawsuit, End Relationship
The Tennessee Baptist Convention has settled its lawsuit against Belmont University for $11 million, the school's trustee chairman announced Tuesday. "We believe that this resolution honors the many significant...
‘Amazing Grace’
"Amazing Grace" finally arrives on DVD today, nine months after its theatrical release. Directed by legendary British filmmaker Michael Apted, "Amazing Grace" depicts William Wilberforce's efforts in the late 18th...
Dobson Denies He is Endorsing Huckabee; SBC Leaders Voice Support
Focus on the Family founder James Dobson denied in Monday's radio broadcast an Internet report that claimed he is on the brink of endorsing Mike Huckabee for president. Huckabee picked up several endorsements last week...
Former Southern Baptist Leader Calls for Boycott of Pat Robertson
A former vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention has called for a boycott of CBN and the "700 Club" until founder Pat Robertson "repents" of endorsing Rudy Giuliani for president. Wiley Drake, pastor of First...
“Wallowing in hell”?
While researching an article on National Baptists for the January issue of Baptists Today, I ran across a historical vignette that has the rare quality of incorporating both pain and delight.Prior to the Civil War,...
Veterans Day Creates a Ministry Dilemma
Veterans Day creates a ministry dilemma. As a pastor and religious leader, how can I be faithful in teaching what I believe to be central to following Christ and yet not unduly offend others? More specifically, how can...
Revival of the Domino Theory
During the middle of the last century there were lots of opinions about a domino theory in Southeast Asia. With the defeat of the Japanese in 1945 there was a new breath of fresh air--freedom. The European and American...
Accused Pedophile Baptist Preacher Dies
The former pastor of a Florida Baptist mega-church charged with sexually abusing 21 women and one man when they were children won't face his accusers in court. Bob Gray, 38-year-pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in...
Veterans Day Creates a Ministry Dilemma
Veterans Day creates a ministry dilemma. As a pastor and religious leader, how can I be faithful in teaching what I believe to be central to following Christ and yet not unduly offend others? More specifically, how can...
What part of fundamentalism don’t they understand?
When I returned from covering the 2006 meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention — at which Frank Page was the surprise first-ballot choice for president — several friends wanted my take on the gathering. The question...