💒 5 Takeaways From Dallas: SBC Seeks Same-Sex Marriage Reversal And More 🔌

At its annual meeting in the Dallas, the nation’s largest Protestant nomination tackled social issues such as same-sex marriage, online porn and sports betting.

As Israel Attacks Iran, Jews Around The World Open Their Psalmbooks

As the evening crowd arrived for services Thursday evening at Young Israel of Century City, Benny Factor watched for updates on his phone, which was leaned against a tissue box on the table in front of him. The chyron of an Israeli TV channel he was streaming told the story: “Happening now,” it said in Hebrew: “A wave of attacks has begun in Iran.”

My Father Survived WWII, And (Thanks Be To God) That’s Why I’m Here

(OPINION) I’m sure I am not the first person to think along these lines, but did you ever consider that you might not exist if certain things had happened or not happened?

100 Years Ago, The Social Gospel Movement Helped Workers — And Promoted A Christian America

(ANALYSIS) Trump has praised the Gilded Age as a time of national prosperity thanks to tariffs, no income tax and few regulations. Similar to today, the late 19th century was a time where a small group of men enjoyed immense wealth, privilege and power to shape the nation. It was a time of immense inequality, as factory and housing conditions crushed the lives of the poor.

Pressley Urges Southern Baptists To Stay United Following Reform Debates

Southern Baptist Convention President Clint Pressley spoke with reporters about unity, transparency and Gospel mission during a press conference held minutes following the SBC Annual Meeting.

Christianity, News, North AmericaKeila DiazJune 12, 2025Keila Diaz, SBC, Southern Baptist Convention, news, ChristianityComment

Historic Nashville Church Languishes Amid Lawsuits

For nearly 100 years, the Central Church of Christ preached the Gospel and welcomed the vulnerable. Now, the one-time downtown anchor — founded by A.M. Burton, great-grandfather of Grammy-winning singer Amy Grant — faces an uncertain future. Former members attribute the changes to Shawn Mathis, who became the Central church’s third elder in 2017.

Darcy, Lizzy And The Moral Vision Of Jane Austen

(ANALYSIS) Once again, I need to apologize to the unknown — and search-engine invisible — person who created a quote that I want to share. I admit that there is some chance that I created the quote, but it sounds way too literate to have been created by yours truly.

‘Heaven On Earth’: Inside Stanley Spencer’s Vision Of Christ At The Cookham Regatta

“Christ Preaching at Cookham Regatta” is on display at the Stanley Spencer Gallery, in the former Wesleyan chapel on Cookham High Street, where the artist worshipped as a child. But, for the first time, this exhibition brings together drawings, studies and related paintings from his Regatta series that give insight into how he planned and painted it.

Sanctuaries Of Identity: African Christians Thrive Amid Growing Diaspora Challenges

As African migration — driven largely by economic hardship and the search for better opportunities — continues to grow, churches are becoming more than just places of worship. In fact, churches have evolved into spiritual lifelines and vital community hubs that help preserve cultural identity, reinforce moral values and provide a sense of belonging far from home.

‘Hold Fast’: SBC President Commends Faith And Missions At Annual Meeting

Calling SBC messengers at the 2025 annual meeting in Dallas to recognize God’s grace this past year, SBC President Clint Pressley said he is “glad to be Southern Baptist” and invited listeners to join in the celebration.

Christianity, News, North AmericaMarilyn StewartJune 11, 2025Marilyn Stewart, SBC, Baptists, Christianity, doctrine, faith, missions, news, Southern BaptistsComment

How Certain Are Clergy Of Their Faith?

(ANALYSIS) A common assumption is that religious leaders get in the pulpit and speak from a deep well of conviction and surety about where they stand on matters of religious belief. But maybe not — at least according to data from the National Survey of Religious Leaders.

US State Department Sanctions International Criminal Court For ‘Targeting’ Israel

(ANALYSIS) On June 5, the U.S. Department of State sanctioned four individuals currently serving as judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for “directly engaging in any effort by the ICC to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute a protected person without consent of that person’s country of nationality.”

Why The Pope Matters In A World Of Rivalries

(OPINION) We are all curious to see how Pope Leo XIV will engage with the Trump administration. The Chicago Archdiocese’s upcoming celebration of the pope, an American-Peruvian dual citizen, stands in contrast to the military parade being hosted in Washington, D.C. on the same day. At the same time, the Catholic Church has seen empires rise and fall.

As Southern Baptists Set To Convene, New Slate Of Leaders Nominated

On the day before Southern Baptists convene, SBC Executive Committee members elected new leaders and passed several recommendations for final approval.

Christianity, News, North AmericaScott BarkleyJune 10, 2025Scott Barkley, SBC, Southern Baptists, Christianity, newsComment

Robert Morris Pushes Back, Says Gateway Church Knew Sex Abuse Details

Robert Morris has pushed back on Gateway’s assertion that it didn’t know the full details of his sexual abuse of Cindy Clemishire in the 1980s, including that she was only 12 when the abuse started.

Blades Over The Burial Mound: The Fight To Save A Sacred Northern Ireland Site

For the first time in centuries, public access to the Knock has been denied. Although the hill is widely acknowledged to be used publicly, it’s technically private land. After a group went to the summit for a winter solstice ceremony last year — honoring what many believe to be the hill’s ancient role in sun worship — they received a letter from the landowner warning they were trespassing.

Why Islam Grew (And Christianity Didn’t) Around The World In Just A Decade

Between 2010 and 2020, global religious affiliation shifted significantly, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis. While Christianity remains the world’s largest religion, its growth lagged behind overall population growth. Christians increased by 122 million to 2.3 billion, but their share of the global population fell. At the same time, Islam saw a global surge.

Knitting Faiths Together: Using Art And Yarn To Grow Dialogue Between Religions

Exploring interfaith dialogue using knitting is the surprising theme of a new touring event taking place around the United Kingdom. It all started when Canadian actor and artist Kirk Dunn developed a passion for knitting. The result is an interfaith look at society, how faith can bring people together for a unique show and the “commonalities and conflicts between the three Abrahamic faiths.”

Israel’s Political Battle Over The Drafting Of Yeshiva Students

Many Jews are outraged that while the war in Gaza has been raging since Oct. 7, 2023 and they have suffered many casualties and interruptions to their civilian life in response to repeated reserve duty call-ups, their able-bodied ultra-Orthodox fellow citizens have not shared the defense burden. The IDF faces shortages, needing approximately 12,000 new recruits, including 7,000 combat soldiers.

Truett McConnell Trustees Call For Investigation, Place President On Leave

Truett McConnell University President Emir Caner has been placed on administrative leave following a special called meeting of TMU trustees on June 6. The school, affiliated with Georgia Baptists, has been embroiled in controversy following allegations of sexual abuse against a former professor. A growing number of alumni and others associated with the university had been calling for trustees to take action.

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