Changing IRS rules disrupt the sanctity of the pulpit
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Monday that it would be lifting restrictions on churches and other houses of worship that are meant to limit their involvement in political matters. This ban originates from a change made in 1954, initiated by Lyndon Johnson during his reelection campaign, as he was facing significant challenges from affluent […]
‘Desperate’: Pastors, conservatives lambaste Episcopal bishop for ‘weaponizing’ the pulpit against Trump
A Washington, D.C., pastor who gave a liberal sermon at a church service attended by President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance has been criticized by fellow pastors and social media for “weaponizing” the pulpit instead of promoting unity. It has faced intense backlash from criticism in the media. “Bishop Marian Edgar Budde is […]
‘A true miracle’: Flames torch historic Baptist church sanctuary — but the fire fails to destroy famed pulpit
A massive, four-alarm fire broke out in the historic chapel of First Baptist Church of Dallas last Friday. But the flames failed to destroy the sanctuary’s historic pulpit. “It’s truly a miracle, especially when you see the area where this pulpit was on display engulfed in flames.” As the church began assessing the damage this […]
Memphis pastor back at pulpit five weeks after being shot in the mouth during car theft: report
A Memphis preacher returned to the pulpit on Easter Sunday, just five weeks after the religious leader was shot in the mouth by crooks while stealing a car outside his church. For the first time since that fateful day, the Rev. Clemmie Livingston Jr. preached to a packed crowd at New Zionfield Baptist Church in […]