Christians watch more TV than non-Christians

June 5, 2014

With three quarters of Americans saying they watch some TV every day, where do Christians rank in those numbers? According to a new nationwide study

Africa’s Islamic extremist groups on rise; religion blamed for disturbance

June 5, 2014

In the days after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks al-Qaida became a household name. But today other extremist Islamist groups, many in Africa, are vying

Serbian Baptists appeal for help after deadly flooding in Southeast Europe

June 5, 2014

Baptists in Serbia are appealing to the worldwide Baptist family for assistance after deadly floods affected large parts of Southeast Europe. Heavy rainfall between May

Religious rights watchdog pushes to add Pakistan, Syria to list of worst offenders

June 5, 2014

One of the nation’s leading — and official — champions of religious freedom implored the Obama administration to add Pakistan and Syria to the list

How Jesus died

June 5, 2014

I enjoyed Dr. David A. Ball’s article concerning how Jesus probably died (front page, April 17 issue). His conclusion was death by “ruptured” heart and

Cooperative Program to anchor exhibits at upcoming SBC annual meeting in Baltimore

June 5, 2014

The Cooperative Program (CP) exhibit at the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meeting in Baltimore, Md., will feature a diversity of speakers reflecting the multifaceted

Church revitalization help available in Alabama

June 5, 2014

Your state missionaries are seeking to be good partners in the quest for healthier churches through church revitalization,” said Rick Lance, executive director of the