Churches join others in observing eclipse
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (BP) — Northwoods Church joined others Monday in opening its doors for those wanting to see the last total eclipse to cross the U.S. for another 20 years.
Iowa governor signs Religious Freedom Restoration Act
DES MOINES, Iowa (BP) – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) in a ceremony Tuesday night (April 2). The legislation is similar to the federal act signed by President Bill Clinton in 1993. More than half of U.S. states have passed their own versions of the law since 1997.
Biden facing criticism for highlighting Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter
WASHINGTON (BP) – President Joe Biden is facing backlash from Southern Baptists, other religious conservatives and the Donald Trump campaign for proclaiming March 31 – which coincided with Easter Sunday this year – as “Transgender Day of Visibility.”
In wake of bridge collapse, Maryland pastor declares ‘God is faithful’
BALTIMORE (BP) -- The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26 after being hit by a cargo ship stunned families in and around the city. Divers are working to recover those still missing. People are traumatized, and many said they cried as they saw footage of the bridge as it fell into the water.
Oregon reverses drug decriminalization that led to more overdose deaths
SALEM, Ore. (BP) – Overdose deaths in Oregon increased 43 percent in the first year of the state’s attempt to combat drug abuse by decriminalizing possession of small amounts of controlled drugs, including fentanyl and other opioids.
Poll: Most Americans say religion’s influence is waning
(RNS) — As the U.S. continues to debate the fusion of faith and politics, a sweeping new survey reports that most American adults have a positive view of religion’s role in public life but believe its influence is waning.
Baptism in totality, Gospel outreaches, church festivals mark solar eclipse
SHEFFIELD LAKE, Ohio (BP) – Pastor Billy Glover sought the best Gospel witness when 3 minutes and 52 seconds of totality covers Steel City Church in the solar eclipse April 8. He’s offering baptisms in total darkness in the church parking lot.
Biden’s State of the Union address a ‘boxing match,’ leaders say
WASHINGTON (BP) – President Joe Biden delivered a State of the Union address Thursday night that was considered a stump speech by many, coming only days after Super Tuesday.
Liberty University will pay $14 million, the largest fine ever levied under the federal Clery Act
LYNCHBURG, Va. (BP) – Liberty University has agreed to pay an unprecedented $14 million fine for the Christian school's failure to disclose information about crimes on its campus and for its treatment of sexual assault survivors, the U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday.
Father of slain student gives message of forgiveness at Campbellsville chapel
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – The father of the 18-year-old student who was murdered at Campbellsville University spoke at the school’s chapel service on Wednesday (Feb. 28) and asked those assembled to choose forgiveness because “it’s the center of what Jesus is.”
