Southern Baptists and the Unholy Gale
This issue of A Public Witness takes off on a quest to understand what the recent Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Brent Leatherwood debacle tells us about religion and politics.
As Netanyahu Addresses Congress, Protests Rock Capitol
As Netanyahu slammed protesters in front of Congress, thousands gathered outside, many accusing him of war crimes.
Church Sues Colorado Town to Be Able to Shelter Homeless in Trailers, Work ‘Mandated by God’
The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act bars governments from imposing land use regulations that put a substantial burden on religious exercise without a compelling reason for doing so.
Review & Giveaway: The Good News of Church Politics
Theologian and pastor Ross Kane articulates a vision of how Christians can engage in public life that begins with the premise that all politics is local.
ERLC Reverses Course, Now Says Brent Leatherwood Was Not Fired
The kerfuffle over Leatherwood's status, which played out in competing press releases from ERLC leaders, is the latest controversy for the SBC's public policy arm.
The Next Baptist President of the United States?
This issue of A Public Witness details the religious background of Kamala Harris, now one of the two leading contenders to be the 47th president of the United States.
As a Scholar, He’s Charted the Decline in Religion. Now the Church He Pastors Has Closed Its Doors
Many U.S. churches close their doors each year, typically with little attention. But the closure of Ryan Burge’s First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, has a poignant twist.
Kenyan Youth Protesters Hold Christian Leaders to Account as They Force Economic Changes
'It is a wakeup call for the churches,' said an Anglican priest. 'The churches should remain independent, and I think the youth are angry that this is not the case.'
Fire Severely Damages Historic First Baptist Dallas Church Sanctuary
A fire all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas, sending smoke billowing over the city but causing no deaths or injuries, Dallas firefighters said.
Kansas, Missouri Clergy Argue Rise of White Christian Nationalism Poses Threat to Democracy
Advocates of reconciliation and unity gather at the fourth of seven events scheduled from April through October in the Kansas City metropolitan area.