New Assaults on the Church-State Wall
One of the most fundamental tenets of American democracy, the separation of church and state, is facing new assaults on the public-school front in Missouri.
Neosho Rep’s ‘Bible Literacy’ Bill Raises Questions of Constitutionality, Necessity
Critics of a Missouri House bill that would allow elective courses on the Bible raise sectarian concerns and whether the bill is needed.
We Need More Biblical Literacy in America
President Trump has embraced proposals in six states to offer classes in biblical literacy. Let me state, at the outset, that this is a bad idea -- in practical terms, and for political reasons.
Bible Classes in Public Schools? Why Christian Lawmakers Are Pushing a Wave of New Bills
A wave of “Bible literacy” bills emerging in state legislatures would allow more students in public high schools to study the Old and New Testaments.
High school diploma represents answered prayer for bivocational minister
Fred Stroman, longtime bivocational minister from Lees Summit, Mo., recently received his high school diploma in a ceremony at South Houston High School in Pasadena -- an unfinished accomplishment from 1965.
Political speech reflects continuing misunderstanding about school prayer
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.
UHBC ministers through school system, at MSU
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Fire destroys Burmese Bible school
Fire destroyed a Bible school and other buildings at a Baptist-run refugee camp on the Thailand/Myanmar border April 28.
Two years after quake, Baptists dedicate school, orphanage in Haiti
Almost exactly two years after a devastating earthquake killed thousands in Haiti, Baptists on the island nation and their international partners dedicated a building housing a school and orphanage for children impacted by the disaster.
Pastors still see value in Sunday School for discipleship training
Three Kansas pastors believe the church must be actively engaged in discipleship and Sunday School can continue to play a vital role -- but Bible knowledge must be applied to life.