In Final Years at Liberty, Falwell Spent Millions on Pro-Trump Causes
The nonprofit university’s think tank ran Facebook ads to “pray for our presidenPt,” with Donald Trump’s image. Read full piece
Black Southern Baptists Weigh in on Critical Race Theory Critique by Officials
The president of the National African American Fellowship told Baptist Press the SBC seminary presidents’ statement created concerns among African American pastors.
Vandals Hit Black Churches During Weekend Pro-Trump Rallies
People reportedly affiliated with the hate group Proud Boys tore down Black Lives Matter signs belonging to churches in Washington Saturday night, setting at least one aflame. The damage to the signs came after supporters of President Donald Trump flocked to the nation’s capital.
Photo Essay: Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church
On Nov. 25, vandals attacked Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, a historic Black Baptist church in rural Callaway County, Missouri. On Dec. 6, Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor met Mount Vernon’s pastor, Gordon Coleman, at the church to talk about its legacy and the damage.
Black Americans Donate a Higher Share of their Wealth than Whites
Despite lower net worth, they have a culture of charitable giving. They are philanthropists investing in their communities. Read full piece
A Sanctuary of Social & Spiritual Justice
As the Georgia Senate runoff race intensifies, extremists have threatened Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Martin Luther King preached. Commentator Ken Makin explores the history of this church. Read full piece
St. Louis Interfaith Group Urges Congregations to Balance Religious Freedom with Good Public Health this Holiday Season
As Christmas celebration goes into full swing, an organization of 34 religions said here Friday that it wanted “all communities of faith and conscience” to exercise great caution to stay safe and protect others from the coronavirus. Read full piece
Southern Baptist Seminary Presidents Double Down on Bad Theology on Race
At a recent annual meeting, seminary presidents in the Southern Baptist Convention reasserted the SBC’s dismissal of Critical Race Theory. Jim Wallis argues that opposing CRT as bad sociology is bad theology.
A Pastor’s Life Depends on a Coronavirus Vaccine. Now He Faces Skeptics in His Church.
Concerned someone from his own congregation could pass him the coronavirus, Southern Baptist pastor Steve Bezner sneaks in a back door of his church to protect himself from his flock. Read full piece
Want to Understand Critical Race Theory? Read the Good Samaritan Story
A primary method of Critical Race Theory is counter-storytelling. CRT tells stories that challenge dominant stories, norms, and assumptions. Read full piece