Okla. Pastor Recovering from Stab Wounds after Woman Wielding Dagger Attacks Church Service
An Oklahoma pastor is recovering from stab wounds after an altercation at his church last week
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FIRST-PERSON: Care for human life is the legitimate objective of good government | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) – Is the baby in the womb a human life? If so, there are number of protections that must be put in place, and many voters have significant opportunities to do so in November.
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Alabama pastor arrested on child sex-related charges | Baptist Press
CHALKVILLE, Ala. (BP) – Longtime Alabama Baptist pastor Ken Daniel was arrested Oct. 19 and charged with “facilitating solicitation of unlawful sexual conduct with a child.” He will remain in the Blount County Jail until his early November hearing date. Daniel had been the pastor of First Baptist Church of…
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Chest Reconstruction Surgeries on Trans-Identified Youth Increase Nearly 400% in 3 Years: Report
A new report suggests that chest reconstruction surgeries performed on adolescents with gender dysphoria increased nearly 400 from 2016 to 2019 as concerns about the ethics and consequences of ...
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Ending Slavery is on the Ballot
In just a couple weeks, voters in five states will consider proposed amendments to their state constitutions that would remove the slavery exception for prisons. In this issue of A Public Witness, we look at state-level efforts to undo the slavery exception with a focus on clergy in Tennessee who are speaking out. Additionally, we consider how Christians elsewhere can also advocate for prison reform.
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In Branson, God and Country Serve As Red, White and Blue Comfort Food
Welcome to Branson, Missouri, where the holy trinity of faith, flag, and family reign supreme and where an inspirational, God-and-country style of Christian nationalism serves as comfort food for the American soul. For more than a century, weary pilgrims have sought spiritual renewal and rest from the troubles of modern life here in the heart of the Ozarks — hoping to find a nostalgic vision of a beautiful America.
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SBC Seminary Passes Resolution Affirming Only Men Can Hold Title of Pastor
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) theological seminary has passed a resolution backing its president's stance that only men can be pastors.
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Missouri rule would withhold funding from libraries displaying ‘inappropriate’ content for children
A new rule proposed by Missouri s Republican secretary of state would withhold state funding from libraries that do not enact policies to shield minors from inappropriate content
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‘You Are the Expert on Your Child’: House Members Introduce Amendment to Protect Parental Rights
Members of Congress have introduced a constitutional amendment that would protect a parent's right to "direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children."
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There Are No Winners in a Culture War – RELEVANT
In America, we don't discover who we are so much as we choose an identity from a set of prepackaged, audience-tested options. Since most Americans
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Over $136K Raised for Family of Pastor Killed When Driver Ran Red Light
An online fundraiser aimed at helping the family of a Wisconsin pastor killed when a driver hit him after running a red light has raised over 136,000 in donations
