Federal Judge Rules Against Former SBC President Johnny Hunt On Monday, U.S. District Judge William Campbell dismissed nearly all claims filed by Johnny Hunt, the former president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), in his …
A Shift in Perspective on Secularization In Cross Purposes: Christianity’s Broken Bargain with Democracy, Jonathan Rauch revisits his earlier views on secularization with concern. Once confident in the decline of religion’s influence, Rauch now believes …
Emergency Shelter Replaces Previous Pandemic-Closed Facility St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle, Washington, has launched a 20-bed shelter for homeless women. The facility, named Donna Jean’s Place, occupies two renovated classrooms in a former school …
Religious Leaders Unite for Public Education Faith leaders from across Texas gathered at First Baptist Church in Austin on March 4 before heading to the Texas Capitol. Their shared mission is to advocate for public …
Matt Queen Receives Time Served and Supervised Release Former Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary interim provost Matt Queen has been sentenced in connection to a federal investigation into the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Queen, 50, received …
A Sermon That Sparked National Attention Washington Bishop Mariann Budde has become a focal point of national and international discussion following her Jan. 21 sermon at Washington National Cathedral. Speaking directly to President Donald Trump, …
Actor Faces Backlash from Fellow Christians “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson has drawn criticism from some Christians who struggle to separate his on-screen roles from his faith. In a recent interview with GQ, Ritchson revealed that …
The U.S. is engaged in a heated debate over immigration and foreign aid, with the Trump administration taking a hardline stance. Policies such as the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D., the revocation of Temporary Protected Status for …
Almost all U.S. Protestant pastors say they encourage church attendees to engage in personal Bible reading in at least one of seven ways. Churchgoers may hear the Bible preached every Sunday, but their pastors also …
For years, critics have warned that technological platforms could trigger a constitutional crisis. Initially, concerns centered on social media’s role in deepening polarization and eroding social trust. However, the current crisis is far more direct—figures …