Western Recorder, Second-Oldest Baptist Paper in America, to Cease Publication
The Western Recorder, the second-oldest Baptist newspaper in America, will cease publication March 31. Read full piece
Warnock Condemns Capitol Rioters in Post-Election Sermon
In his first sermon since being declared a winner in Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff election, the Rev. Raphael Warnock on Sunday addressed last week’s deadly Capitol Hill riot that all but overshadowed his historic victory.
Trump Faith Advisers Condemn Insurrection, But Say Benefits of Presidency Will Last Longer than ‘Controversies’
Faith advisers to President Trump are condemning this week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol, but few were willing to blame the president for inciting it, saying their partnership with him over the past four years was worth it despite the president’s flaws. Read full piece
Just a Handful of Pastors Sit in Congress. Raphael Warnock Will Boost Their Ranks
Incoming Georgia senator plans to keep preaching. Read full piece
They Invaded the Capitol Saying ‘Jesus Is My Savior. Trump Is My President.’
When a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building on Wednesday afternoon, many carried weapons, wore red MAGA hats, and draped themselves in the candidate’s flag. After legislators and their staff had been evacuated, Trump supporters entered the Senate chamber. With
Court Blocks Trump Executive Order Allowing State & Local Officials to Refuse Refugees
Three faith-based refugee resettlement organizations are declaring “victory” in their court battle to block President Donald Trump’s 2019 executive order allowing state and local officials to refuse refugees.
Mohler Calls Kaylor a ‘Liberal Nitwit’
Al Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and candidate for president of the Southern Baptist Convention, attacked Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor for urging Mohler to resign.
Truth Over Power
The ongoing protest of the election is not about a search for truth; it is an attempt to shape truth to suit the desires of the powerful. President Trump wasn’t making a legal or a factual argument. He was using his power to put a
Clergy Advocate to Repeal Death Penalty in Virginia
A group of African American pastors, including three Baptists, urged Virginia lawmakers Jan. 7 to abolish the state’s death penalty, equating it to lynching and a declaration that Black lives do not matter. Read full piece
Southern Baptist Leaders Meet After Critical Race Theory Statement Caused Controversy
Southern Baptist African American leaders and seminary presidents said they had an ‘honest and open conversation’ during the virtual meeting earlier in the week amid controversy about Critical Race Theory.