By Tom StrodeWashington Bureau Chief, Baptist Press WASHINGTON – Pro-life advocates decried a COVID-19 relief bill approved by the U.S. House of Representatives that fails to include safeguards against abortion funding that were included in previous measures to address the pandemic. The Democratic-controlled House voted 219-212 for the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act, HR. […]
By Tom StrodeWashington Bureau Chief, Baptist Press WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives passed Thursday (Feb. 25) for the second time a far-reaching gay and transgender rights proposal that opponents warn would have calamitous effects on freedom of religion and conscience, as well as protections for women, girls and unborn children. The Democratic-controlled House […]
The SBC leaders called for peace – and called Christians to prayer.
“These past months have strengthened our resolve to get Bibles to the people who need them.”
“The big thing is that the days of weaponizing the Establishment Clause to attack religion are over.”
“I think it’s very important that we see what’s going on and reach out to help people.”
“A lot of the internship is interacting with constituents.”
“He will take that position and use it to help other people.”
Many offered their prayers not only for President Trump but former President Barack Obama …
