Faith of presidential candidates raises questions for Christians
Never before in American history has the faith of both presidential candidates been so hotly debated, writes Jim Denison, president of the Denison Forum on Truth and Culture.
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Faith leaders ask candidates to avoid sowing religious discord
WASHINGTON (ABP) – The Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty joined Jewish and interfaith leaders in drafting a statement Feb. 21 calling on candidates to refrain from using religion as a political wedge.
Tennessee faith leaders ask presidential candidates to avoid immigration rhetoric
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) – Tennessee faith leaders called on presidential candidates to refrain from negative campaign rhetoric regarding immigration leading up to the state’s March 6 Republican primary.
Candidates asked to sign pledge to give priority to religious freedom
An advocacy organization for persecuted Christians has asked the 2012 presidential candidates to sign a pledge stating they would make religious freedom a priority in the United States and overseas if they win the White House.
Most pastors oppose endorsing candidates from pulpit
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) -- Protestant pastors may hold strong political views but most don't use their pulpits to tell church members how to vote, according to new data by LifeWay Research.
Save Our Convention candidates sweep officer elections at MBC annual meeting
By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor OSAGE BEACH — For the first time in nine years, messengers to the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting have rejected a slate of officers closely identified with Project 1000, a successful strategy to take control of the state convention.
Unwise to cozy with candidates, parties
By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor The Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Indianapolis June 15-16 offered a number of reminders that this is an election year -- and that how voters cast their ballots for president is of the highest priority. Promoted heavily was