Supreme Court takes up major prayer case
WASHINGTON (BP) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up a prayer case that could have a major impact on the intersection between church and state and finally bring clarity to what is constitutionally allowed -- such as the mention of "Jesus" -- in prayers at government meetings.
Florist, told she must do gay wedding, sues
RICHLAND, Wash. (BP) -- A florist who was told by the state of Washington she must provide her services for a gay wedding is countersuing the state, saying she has served gay customers her entire career and is concerned the state's position on gay weddings will harm religious freedom.
Gruesome: Videos describe late-term abortions
Tyndale wins again against abortion mandate
WASHINGTON (BP) -- A leading Bible publisher won another court victory against the Obama administration's abortion/contraceptive mandate Friday (May 3), thanks in part to the administration's own partial retreat in the case.
FDA: 15-over can buy morning-after pill off shelf
WASHINGTON (BP) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the sale of the Plan B One-Step morning-after pill to teens 15 and older without a prescription, a controversial move in part because the drug can cause a chemical abortion.
Gay player story turns into discussion on Bible
WASHINGTON (BP) -- An NBA player Monday (April 29) made history by becoming the first player from a major American team sport to declare he's gay, although the news coverage quickly switched to a debate involving Christian doctrine following comments from an ESPN commentator.
Video: Abortion doc says he won’t help survivor
Military official: Malware to blame for site block
NASHVILLE (BP) -- A military official says malware was to blame for the Southern Baptist Convention's website being blocked on some military bases. Lt. Col. Damien Pickart, a Defense Department spokesman, said the military's software filters detected malware at SBC.net and blocked the website. The malware since has been removed off the website, and the denomination's website unblocked, he said.
Obama: State pro-life laws impeding ‘progress’
WASHINGTON (BP) -- President Obama addressed the nation's largest abortion provider Friday (April 26), criticizing pro-life laws on the state level and saying that those who wish to restrict or ban abortion are trying to turn back "progress."
‘Premature’ to say military targeting SBC site
NASHVILLE (BP) — A Southern Baptist Convention spokesman is urging Christians not to “rush to judgment” that the military has targeted and blocked the denomination’s website. Roger S. Oldham, vice president for convention communications and relations for the SBC’s Executive Committee, made the comments after FoxNews’ Todd Starnes reported that Southern Baptist-endorsed chaplains on military […]
