Month: November 2019
Is there a better approach churches can take to dealing with sexual sin?
Opinion: Sex scandals show why evangelicals need to recover the sacrament of confession
by: Joseph D’Souza Nov. 14, 2019 (RNS) — Recent news that popular Christian comedian John Crist has been accused of sexual harassment put the spotlight once again on sexual sinRead More
Fred Rogers’ widow shared churchgoing traditions and a love for music with her husband...
Joanne Rogers: On her husband Fred Rogers’ commitment to prayer, church, children
by: Adelle M. Banks Nov. 15, 2019 (RNS) — At “91 and a half,” Joanne Rogers remains a devoted advocate for the legacy of her late husband, the iconic starRead More
[A} drama based on the of real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod.
MOVIES: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
by Phil Boatwright BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. , Nov. 15, 2019 (BP) — On November 22, Focus Features releases “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” a drama based on the ofRead More
Patterson feared Luter would fail to nominate future leaders of denominational boards and agencies who would continue the conservative resurgence...
Paige Patterson feared backslide after election of first black SBC president
by: Adelle M. Banks Nov. 14, 2019 (RNS) — A newly discovered letter from one former prominent leader of the Southern Baptist Convention to another reveals a depth of mistrustRead More
That’s the finding in the latest Pew Research poll, which found that 63% of Americans say churches and other houses of worship should stay out of politics...
Americans to religious organizations: Stay out of politics
by: Yonat Shimron Nov. 15, 2019 (RNS) — As Americans gear up for a long and bitterly contentious presidential election year, their message to religious leaders and institutions couldn’t beRead More
As readers following the saga may have already gleaned, there’s a disproportionate number of Jewish actors in this drama.
Why are so many players in the impeachment trial Jewish?
by: Yonat Shimron Nov. 13, 2019 (RNS) — Public hearings in the presidential impeachment inquiry began Wednesday (Nov. 13), as witnesses marched to a congressional office building to offer televisedRead More
Mohler is a member of Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky...
Mohler: ‘I will accept nomination’ as SBC president
by Diana Chandler EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was changed to reflect updated attendance and financial statistics from Third Avenue Baptist Church. LOUISVILLE, Ky. , Nov. 1, 2019 (BP) — SouthernRead More
Now he has a new title: the first African American to have both a study Bible and a full-Bible commentary with his name.
Tony Evans: On his new Bible and commentary, Kirk Franklin boycott, wife’s health