By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) A cultural clash pitting religious beliefs against gay rights has jeopardized Kentucky's long-running relationship with a foster care and adoption agency affiliated with the Baptist church that serves some of the state's most vulnerable children. The standoff revolves around a clause in a new contract with the state … [Read more...] about Kentucky Ties to Baptist Kids Agency at Risk Over Gay Rights
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Billy Graham’s Granddaughter Says ‘I’m Not Sure Jesus Would Be Welcomed in an American Church Today’
In a CNN Business article highlighting two pastors on a mission to stop QAnon theories among evangelicals, Billy Graham‘s granddaughter, Jerushah Duford, said, “I’m not sure Jesus would be welcomed in an American church today.” Who Is Billy Graham’s Granddaughter? Duford’s mother is author Virginia ‘Gigi’ Graham, the oldest of the five … [Read more...] about Billy Graham’s Granddaughter Says ‘I’m Not Sure Jesus Would Be Welcomed in an American Church Today’
Southern Baptists Prep for Biggest Convention in 24 Years
(Christianity Today) A year after calling off their annual meeting due to COVID-19, more than 12,600 Southern Baptists plan to attend this year’s in Nashville, the convention’s biggest turnout since 1997. Ronnie Floyd, president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee, tweeted the pre-registration figures this week, ahead of the June 15–16 … [Read more...] about Southern Baptists Prep for Biggest Convention in 24 Years
Chicago Drops Charges Against Churches That Held Services With Over 10 People Amid COVID Lockdowns
(The Christian Post) A pair of Illinois churches that were cited for holding worship services last year despite lockdown orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have had the charges against them dropped. The city of Chicago accused Elim Romanian Pentecostal Church and Philadelphia Romanian Church of “disorderly conduct” and “mob action” for holding services in May … [Read more...] about Chicago Drops Charges Against Churches That Held Services With Over 10 People Amid COVID Lockdowns
Is It Safe To Sing at Church Yet? Depends Who You Ask.
by Adelle M. Banks (RNS) On Pentecost Sunday, some members of Southwood Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Nebraska, sang hymns without masks for the first time in more than a year. They vocalized “ Multilingual Grace ” in four languages after music director Denise Makinson taught them how to express thanks in Spanish, Arabic, Swahili and Korean. “I do have to say … [Read more...] about Is It Safe To Sing at Church Yet? Depends Who You Ask.