'I Just Started to Pray': A Firsthand View of the Capitol Hill Riots
In the wake of what happened in Washington, DC last Wednesday, stories continue to emerge about the chaos that unfolded at the Capitol.
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Pressure leads to Christian college president turnover, school heads say
In the last three years, 38 Christian college presidents have left their jobs, according to statistics from the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
Catholic Bible in a year podcast with Father Mike Schmitz tops the charts
A Catholic podcast featuring a priest reading and analyzing the Bible has been at the top of the Apple Podcast charts since Jan. 2, ahead of secular podcasts produced by such organizations as The New York Times, NBC News, and NPR.
Effort in Arkansas to Enact Hate Crimes Law in Jeopardy
A push to finally enact a hate crimes law in Arkansas, a state with a history of white supremacists, appeared to have all the elements for success: a popular Republican governor who made it a priority, major corporations endorsing the idea, and support from communities where hate groups have flourished.
Federal judges block Arkansas abortion laws, pending further decisions
In a setback for pro-life efforts, federal judges have upheld injunctions or imposed new injunctions against multiple Arkansas prolife laws, including bans on late-term abortion and bans on abortions that target a child with Down syndrome or because of his or her sex.
FIRST-PERSON: Fear not the future, God is already there | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) -- On Saturday, Dec. 26, I became ill with what Jeana and I suspected was COVID-19. Due to the Christmas Day bombing in Nashville and the technical challenges caused by it, the testing sites near us were closed. When I was able to be tested, the diagnosis was…
After chaos on Capitol Hill, Trump acknowledges Biden transition | Baptist Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged his defeat in the Nov. 3 election and announced there would be an "orderly transition" on Jan. 20, Inauguration Day, after Congress concluded the electoral vote count early Thursday (Jan. 7) certifying President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
Trans-identified male athletes maintain advantage over women after 1 year of hormone use: study
New research reveals that even after one year of using feminizing hormones, males who identify as transgender continue to have a competitive advantage over female athletes.
After abuse accusation, Fr. Michael Pfleger says he's 'devastated, hurt, angry'
Father Michael Pfleger, an outspoken activist Chicago priest, has issued a short response after the Archdiocese of Chicago announced it is investigating an allegation that he sexually abused a minor over 40 years ago.
UPDATED: Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control | Baptist Press
ATLANTA (AP) — Democrat Raphael Warnock won one of Georgia's two Senate runoffs Wednesday (Jan. 6), becoming the first Black senator in his state's history and putting the Senate majority within the party's reach.
