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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 lawsuit against Guidepost Solutions and the SBC. Hunt filed the suit after Guidepost published a 2022 investigative report that included
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 Christianity plays a crucial civic role. He links the erosion of Christian influence with increasing social instability, claiming that as
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 building on cathedral grounds. This initiative, led by nonprofit Operation Nightwatch, replaces Noelle House, a long-standing shelter that closed during
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 schools and the children they serve. The event, part of the Pastors for Texas Children Advocacy Summit, brought together more
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 judgment of time served, one year of supervised release, and six months of home confinement. He must also pay
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, who was in attendance, Budde urged him to “have mercy” on those fearful of his policies, including LGBTQ+ individuals and
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 he often faces backlash for portraying characters involved in actions deemed inappropriate by religious conservatives. “People have this weird relationship
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 Venezuelan refugees, and the rejection of Afghan allies have drawn criticism. Catholic Charities, which aids immigrants, has also faced scrutiny.
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 want them to engage with Scripture during the week. Almost all U.S. Protestant pastors (99%) say they encourage those in
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 like Elon Musk now wield disproportionate influence over U.S. policy. With a handful of young tech employees, Musk can override
Pastor William Devlin of Infinity Bible Church in the South Bronx led a humanitarian effort to deliver 23 tons of rice to Christians sheltering in Gaza. Partnering with Samaritan’s Purse, the Order of St. John of Jerusalem Hospitallers, and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Devlin successfully transported aid despite the dangers posed by the ongoing
Diocese Upholds Sanctuary Commitment The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago has reaffirmed its 2019 pledge as a “sanctuary diocese” in response to the Trump administration’s renewed immigration crackdown. Amid growing fears of deportation, congregations across northern Illinois are taking action. Some churches in Chicago are considering offering physical sanctuary to undocumented immigrants, while the diocese is
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