Court demands contraception mandate exemptions
January 3, 2013
WASHINGTON — Foes of the federal contraception mandate are cheering a Dec. 18 appeals court decision requiring the Obama administration to devise exemptions to the
Tufts University reinstates Christian ministry
January 3, 2013
Medford, Mass. — Student religious groups should not have to appoint leaders who do not share their beliefs, a student judiciary at Tufts University announced
Fewer states using capital punishment in US
January 3, 2013
WASHINGTON — Though the number of death-row inmates executed in 2012 remained unchanged from 2011, death penalty opponents said the year still showed capital punishment
2012 Year in Review
January 3, 2013
It may not have felt like it, because a lot of people burned the candle at both ends in 2012, but in a variety of
Recent tragedy reminds public about importance of ‘safety net’ services
January 3, 2013
As we enter a new year, the nation remains shocked and saddened by the horrific event that occurred in Newtown, Conn., in December. The school
IMB broadens influence by handing over control of hospitals
January 3, 2013
Medical missions is dead. The International Mission Board (IMB) no longer appoints medical personnel. Transitions of IMB-funded hospitals to local leadership are a failure. These
Dying Paraguay mission hospital transformed, given new life
January 3, 2013
Marlin Harris’ mission was clear in 1988 when he arrived in Paraguay as a Southern Baptist representative: guide the transition of the mission hospital into
Police recover stolen Bible
January 2, 2013
A scruffy-looking man walked up and down St. Louis’ antiques row trying to peddle an old Bible to store owners, but several thought something was
