political Archives

Just weeks before voters head to the polls in the closely fought presidential election, a resource developed by faith groups and civil liberties leaders offers guidelines to churches hoping to influence the political process without violating legal restrictions.

2012 Archives

Political speech reflects continuing misunderstanding about school prayer

September 14, 2012

author: Administrator

An expert in church-state issues says recent remarks by vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan show even after 50 years, many Americans misunderstand a landmark Supreme Court ruling that banned mandatory prayer recitations in public schools.

2012 Archives

Political ‘God talk’ turns off many voters, LifeWay poll shows

February 3, 2012

author: brandon

A LifeWay Research survey indicates frequent use of "God talk" actually may be more likely to hurt rather than help a candidate's chances with voters.

2011 Archives

America’s political rhetoric more religious than American voters

September 8, 2011

author: Administrator

Using data collected between 1972 and 2008, a Duke University professor of sociology and religion says America not only is losing its religion, but also has lost confidence in religious leaders and wants them to be less involved in politics.

2011 Archives

Political salvation a dangerous aim

April 26, 2011

author: Administrator

(ABP) -- I am currently finishing a book on the sacredness of life -- the idea that each and every human life is of equal and immeasurable worth in the sight of God. Tracing the history associated with this idea involves the grim work of

2011 Archives

Fighting hunger makes economic and political sense, Christian activist says

March 11, 2011

author: brandon

Despite deep divisions in U.S. society, Christians can lead the way toward bipartisan solutions to the pain of poverty, according to David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World.

2010 Archives

Christian leaders from political left, right call for civility amid discourse

March 26, 2010

author: esteban Rodriguez

WASHINGTON (ABP) -- Even as Democratic members of Congress report death threats over their votes in favor of health-care reform and a prominent conservative broadcaster continues his attacks on a left-leaning evangelical leader for advocating social justice, a group of Christian

2010 Archives

Nigerian Baptist leader says clashes political, not religious

March 17, 2010

author: brandon

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (ABP) -- A Nigerian Baptist leader says politics is the driving force behind recent religious massacres and riots in central Nigeria.

2004 Archives

A Baptist political rally?

November 3, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor The Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting last week at First Baptist Church of Raytown concluded with all the fervor -- and the flavor -- of a political rally. Messengers watched video greetings from Sen. Jim Talent (R-Mo.) and U.S. Attorney

Resource offers guide to churches engaging the political process

Political speech reflects continuing misunderstanding about school prayer

Political ‘God talk’ turns off many voters, LifeWay poll shows

America’s political rhetoric more religious than American voters

Political salvation a dangerous aim

Fighting hunger makes economic and political sense, Christian activist says

Christian leaders from political left, right call for civility amid discourse

Nigerian Baptist leader says clashes political, not religious

A Baptist political rally?

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