‘Sermongate’ Prompts a Quandary: Should Pastors Borrow Words From One Another?
The new leader of the Southern Baptist Convention has delivered sermons containing passages from those of his predecessor, causing a furor. Read full piece
Amanda Tyler on Christian Nationalism
In episode 7 of Dangerous Dogma, Amanda Tyler, executive director of BJC, talks about Christian Nationalism and the Jan. 6 insurrection. She also discusses what it means to advocate for religious liberty for all.
Jimmy, Rosalynn Carter Mark 75 Years of ‘Full Partnership’
Nearly eight decades after their first date, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are still together in the same tiny town where they were born, grew up, and had that first outing.
Review: ‘God Spare the Girls’ a Touching Story of Sisters
In God Spare the Girls, Abigail and Caroline are the daughters of celebrity evangelical pastor Luke Nolan. While they aren’t always able to abide by scripture exactly, Abigail and Caroline more or less believe in their religion and their father — until one revelation changes
Virtual Imaginations at the American Baptist Summit
Columnist Greg Mamula takes us inside the first online Biennial Mission Summit of American Baptist Churches USA. And he explores the benefits of virtual communal gatherings.
Christian Independence on July 4th?
Senior Editor Beau Underwood reflects on several pieces written about the 4th of July and Christian Nationalism, which he felt made this year’s observance of the holiday feel different.
America’s True Freedom is Getting to Sing About God, Not Country
This Fourth of July, worship leaders work to focus devotion “In Christ Alone.” Read full piece
Memo to Saddleback Church: Replacing Pastor Rick Warren is a Minefield
Randall Balmer on the fraught process, complete with cautionary tales from other congregations. Read full piece
Why This Baptist Minister Won’t Attend Church On July 4
In a guest piece for Americans United, Editor-in-Chief Brian Kaylor writes why on the Fourth of July, which falls on a Sunday this year, he won’t be attending church.
Catholic Bishop of Syracuse Decries Doctrine of Discovery, Suggests Pope Do the Same
The Catholic bishop of Syracuse, New York, is speaking out against the Doctrine of Discovery and revealing plans to ask Pope Francis to repudiate theological teachings used for centuries to justify the subjugation of Indigenous peoples.