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06/23/2012Southern Baptist Leaders Warn: Battle Over Scripture Will Never End
Conservatives in the Southern Baptist Convention fought what is believed to have been a "bloody" battle some 30 years ago when the authority of the Bible was at stake. Though that battle was won, the threat of theological liberalism remains.
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06/21/2012A New Era in the SBC: Fred Luter Paves Way for Diversity
All eyes are on Fred Luter as he officially begins his term as the first black president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Some are pondering what kind of real impact his leadership will have on a mostly white denomination.
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06/20/2012Outgoing SBC Head Calls on Southern Baptists to Repent of Theological Idolatry
The outgoing president of the Southern Baptist Convention took the opportunity on Tuesday to rebuke pastors over the infighting on Calvinism and to call for more humility in the ongoing debate.
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06/19/2012Southern Baptists Make History; Vote for First Black President
Southern Baptists made history on Tuesday by electing their first African-American president. Some 7,700 messengers unanimously and enthusiastically supported the vote for Fred Luter, Jr., to lead the predominantly white denomination.
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06/19/2012Black Pastor Gets Southern Baptists Excited About the Gospel
Ahead of his likely election as the first African-American president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Pastor Fred Luter got the predominantly white denomination excited – about the Gospel.
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06/15/2012Hutterites Upset Over New Reality Show's 'Distorted' Portrayal
Hutterite bishops are crying foul over a new show on the National Geographic Channel that they say distorts their community and way of life.
- 06/13/2012
Southern Baptists Experiencing Accelerating Decline in Membership
Membership in the Southern Baptist Convention dropped again over the last year, according to a new report. The largest Protestant denomination in the country now counts less than 16 million members.
- 06/12/2012
Chinese Officials Beat 7-Month Pregnant Woman; Abort Baby
A seven-month pregnant mother in China was recently beaten and forced to abort her unborn daughter, according to human rights groups. A graphic image of the aborted baby lying next to the mother has been posted on the Web.
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06/12/2012Westboro Protests Billy Graham for Preaching 'Sugary Lies,' God's Love
Members of the notorious Westboro Baptist Church continued on Tuesday their two-day protest of one of the world's most influential evangelical leaders – Billy Graham.
- 06/11/2012
Is Tithing an Iron-Clad Rule for Christians?
The question remains for many Christians today: Does the Bible require believers to tithe (or give 10 percent of their income) just as God's followers did in the Old Testament?
109 comments - 06/09/2012
High School Lets Student Cite Bible in Graduation Speech
A South Carolina high school has reversed course and is now allowing its student of the year to cite a Bible verse in her graduation speech Saturday.
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06/08/2012Upcoming Film 'Hellbound?' Explores Ugly Debate on Hell
When it comes to the debate on hell, Kevin Miller sees nothing short of an ugly battle where Christians tend to dehumanize those who disagree with their views and show little humility.
- 06/07/2012
Why Go to Church When You Can Watch Online?
With more churches offering worship services and sermons online, one pastor is making the case that actual attendance at a church is still critical.
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06/06/2012Teaching Pastor to Leave Mars Hill Bible Church
Mars Hill Bible Church is in search for a new full-time preacher to replace Teaching Pastor Shane Hipps, who recently announced his decision to leave the megachurch.
- 06/06/2012
Exodus Rejects Being Labeled 'Reparative Therapy Organization'
Exodus International issued a clarification Tuesday to refute reports that it is a reparative therapy organization. The Christian group asserts that its main focus is not to change a person's sexual orientation.
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