Religion News
Columnist Barrett Duke says Americans shouldn't be surprised that a doctor who would kill a baby inside the womb would have no problem killing it outside the womb, too. ...more
Roger S. Oldham of the SBC Executive Committee reflects on a key passage of Scripture, Romans 1, and whether it reflects the decline of America's values. ...more
The U.S. Department of Education has announced that student financial aid forms will begin using the terms "Parent 1" and "Parent 2" rather than the gender-specific terms "mother" and "father." ...more
A florist who was told by the state of Washington she must provide her services for a gay wedding is countersuing the state, saying she has served gay customers her entire career and is concerned the state's position on gay weddings will harm religious freedom. ...more
Evidence provided by former workers at a Texas abortion clinic appears to support what pro-life advocates have been asserting – Kermit Gosnell is not alone. ...more
The Boy Scouts did not choose to be on the front lines of a culture war, but atheist and homosexual groups brought the battle to it, with big financial repercussions. Next week, the Scouts either will keep their current policy on homosexuality or tweak it in a proposal that has satisfied neither side. ...more
Southern Baptist leaders Frank Page and Richard Land have written letters expressing strong opposition to a proposal that would leave in place the prohibition on homosexual Scout leaders but would allow youth who identify as gay to join. ...more
International Mission Board President Tom Elliff and mission board trustees call Southern Baptists to a "substantive" heightening of their Great Commission commitment. ...more
