Americans less likely to see religion as positive influence

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Most U.S. adults believe the country would benefit from having a little more religion, but their number is falling.
NASHVILLE (BP) – The expiration of a one-year provision in the Big Beautiful Bill that defunded Planned Parenthood has pro-life groups and supporters questioning whether their voices are still being heard in defense of the unborn.

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Most U.S. adults believe the country would benefit from having a little more religion, but their number is falling.

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NASHVILLE (BP) – The expiration of a one-year provision in the Big Beautiful Bill that defunded Planned Parenthood has pro-life groups and supporters questioning whether their voices are still being heard in defense of the unborn.

POLKVILLE, N.C. — As grandstand lights illuminate the summer sky behind Polkville Baptist Church each June, thousands of spectators gather for an event that might seem unexpected for a local congregation: a professional rodeo.

Meloni Johnson (left) dances with a fellow church member to music playing at a Crossover community outreach event on Saturday, June 6, at Greater Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in West Orlando. Crossover was the first time the church had participated in an SBC event. Photo by Robin Cornetet
ORLANDO – As the shepherd of a predominantly Black church in West Orlando, being a part of Crossover 2026 was about building bridges, said Pastor Alvin White.

Melson to become president of Moody Bible Institute; Chinese authorities allegedly target Texas family.

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Most U.S. adults believe the country would benefit from having a little more religion, but their number is falling.