An Episcopal Priest Defends a Founding American Principle Randall Balmer, an Episcopal priest and renowned religious historian, argues that the separation of church and state is “America’s best idea.” In his forthcoming book America’s Best …
Echoes of 1995 at Southern Seminary The removal of Jon Singletary as dean of Baylor University’s Diana R. Garland School of Social Work mirrors a similar controversy from three decades ago. In 1995, Southern Baptist …
Compensation Raises Eyebrows Liberty University’s latest IRS Form 990, covering the fiscal year ending June 2024, reveals over $18 million in executive pay. Critics note this is unusually high for a tax-exempt nonprofit, even with …
Historic Gift Marks Milestone Anniversary Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas, celebrated its 150th anniversary with a record-breaking $150 million donation. The Moody Foundation, a Texas-based nonprofit, provided the largest-ever single gift to a private historically …
Hidden-Camera Video Sparks Immediate Action Texas A&M University (TAMU) fired English lecturer Melissa McCoul, along with two senior administrators, after a hidden-camera video showed McCoul discussing gender identity in a children’s literature class. The video, …
Visit to Grieving Families Vice President JD Vance visited Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis one week after a deadly shooting. He and Second Lady Usha Vance met privately with families of victims, parish leaders, and …
New Law Promotes Daily Prayer and Religious Texts in Schools A new Texas law, Senate Bill 11, now allows public schools to provide daily time for students and staff to pray and read religious texts. …
Financial Strains on Vulnerable Institutions A sharp decline in international student enrollment has unsettled colleges nationwide, with small schools most at risk. Institutions like the University of Central Missouri, which generates nearly a quarter of …
A federal judge has ruled that Minnesota cannot bar religious colleges from participating in a popular state-funded college credit program for high school students. U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel found that a 2023 law excluding …
A United States District Court has issued a preliminary injunction ensuring Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) in North Carolina will remain accredited as classes begin Sept. 2. The historically African American institution, affiliated with The Episcopal …