Southern Baptists Pass Resolution Opposing ‘Christianity as the State Religion’ in America
Last week, emissaries from the Southern Baptist Convention passed a resolution opposing “any attempt to establish an official religion” in the United States or any country, addressing the ongoing debate within conservative circles over religious freedom and Christian nationalism. of SolutionThe report, simply titled “In Defense of Religious Freedom,” does not address Christian nationalism but […]
Pause in Fighting for Aid Deliveries in Southern Gaza, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), along with the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territory (COGAT), announced on Sunday that they would implement a daytime pause in fighting along routes through southern Gaza to allow for the delivery of aid. The route is just west of Rafah, where heavy fighting is taking place. COGAT is […]
Israeli military says 8 soldiers killed as fighting rages in southern Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said eight Israeli soldiers were killed in a military vehicle in Rafah in an explosion or missile attack, the deadliest incident for Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip since January. Israeli military spokesman Maj. Gen. Daniel Hagari said Israel was still working to confirm the exact details of the attack. […]
Israeli military announces daily ‘tactical pause’ in southern Gaza to allow in aid | Israel-Gaza war
The Israeli military announced a “tactical pause” in attacks in the southern Gaza Strip to allow for increased humanitarian aid. The army said the ceasefire in the Rafah area would begin at 8am (5am GMT) and last until 7pm (7pm GMT), and would be in force every day until further notice. The army said the […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom under fire for ‘bold-faced lie’ about National Guard at southern border
California Governor Gavin Newsom has come under fire for declaring that his state has doubled the number of National Guard troops on the southern US border, a claim that some say is a complete fabrication. Newsom posted a video to social media on Thursday from the San Ysidro Port of Entry in which he said […]
Southern Poverty Law Center has ‘gutted its staff’ despite nearly $1 billion in reserves, union says
The Southern Poverty Law Center has “wiped out its staff” despite having nearly $1 billion in reserves, the center’s union said. The SPLC union posted the following on Wednesday: X“Today @splcenter, an organization with nearly $1 billion in reserves and an F rating from Charity Watch for ‘hoarding’ donations, cut its staff by a quarter.” […]
Southern Baptists Raise Ethical Concerns and Urge Restrictions on IVF
The Southern Baptist Convention’s mission passed a resolution on Wednesday urging lawmakers to restrict IVF and urging couples to exercise caution when considering the procedure because it involves “frozen human fetuses.” The resolution was passed at the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting in Indianapolis, where federal and state lawmakers considered IVF legislation following the Alabama […]
Southern Baptist Convention Elects Clint Pressley as New President
Pastor Clint Presley of Hickory Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the United States. according to The Christian StandtPressley won the second runoff election after emissaries gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana, voted for the election. The first two rounds of voting took […]
Formal ban on female pastors fails, but new Southern Baptist Convention president makes one thing crystal clear
Messengers attended the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting in Indianapolis this week, where they elected Clint Pressley as the organization’s new president and also discussed the issue of women pastors. The Executive Committee recently Baptist Faith and Message 2000Restricting pastoral positions to “biblically qualified” men by 2023 estimate There are more than 1,840 affiliated female […]
Southern Baptists Defeat Motion to Defund Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission
Emissaries at the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) Annual Conference voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve the creation of an Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, rejecting a motion to defund the body amid accusations of a leftward shift. According to the vote, the motion to defund the ERLC failed by an estimated margin of 3 to 1 […]