(Christian Headlines) President Biden remains committed to "codifying" Roe v. Wade in law in light of the U.S. Supreme Court taking up a major abortion case, spokeswoman Jen Psaki says. On Monday, the high court announced that it would consider the constitutionally of a 2018 Mississippi law that prohibits abortion after the 15th week of a woman's term. The law includes … [Read more...] about Biden Is Committed to ‘Codifying Roe’ Regardless of Supreme Court Action, Psaki Says
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Supreme Court Throws Abortion Fight Into Center of Midterms
By DAVID CRARY and JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) In agreeing to hear a potentially groundbreaking abortion case, the Supreme Court has energized activists on both sides of the long-running debate who are now girding to make abortion access a major issue in next year’s midterm elections. For many evangelicals, the case could serve as a validation of more … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Throws Abortion Fight Into Center of Midterms
Baylor Provides Path for LGBTQ Campus Group, Says Position Unchanged On Sexuality
(Baptist Press) Baylor University’s Board of Regents approved a resolution Friday (May 14) that paves the way for an officially recognized LGBTQ student group on campus while attempting to reaffirm its commitment to a traditional, biblical perspective on homosexuality and marriage. Describing a “challenging situation,” the resolution said the regents remained committed to … [Read more...] about Baylor Provides Path for LGBTQ Campus Group, Says Position Unchanged On Sexuality
Challenging Roe? Mississippi Abortion Case to Be Heard by Supreme Court
(ChurchLeaders) The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has agreed to hear a Mississippi abortion case that could set the Court up to challenge its previous landmark decisions in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood vs. Casey. “BREAKING: The Supreme Court agrees to take up a major abortion case that will give the court an opportunity to reconsider Roe v. Wade and … [Read more...] about Challenging Roe? Mississippi Abortion Case to Be Heard by Supreme Court
LGBTQ Student Experiences Are Valid, but Lawsuit Is ‘Frivolous,’ Says CCCU
(ChurchLeaders) The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) has joined the defendants in a class-action lawsuit brought by 33 current and former LGBTQ students at Christian universities. In addition to joining the lawsuit, CCCU submitted a motion to dismiss it “based on the frivolous legal claims.” “CCCU institutions subscribe to sincerely held biblical … [Read more...] about LGBTQ Student Experiences Are Valid, but Lawsuit Is ‘Frivolous,’ Says CCCU