Religious conflicts, patriotism dominate news

January 2, 2003

Religion and a renewed sense of patriotism topped the news in 2002. From the Catholic church’s sex abuse scandal to the fighting between religious extremists

Alabama Baptists enjoy growth, travel new paths

January 2, 2003

Significant growth in membership and ministries seemed evident in 2002 as several Alabama Baptist churches upgraded facilities or broke ground for new buildings. A few

Religious freedom commission names new head

January 2, 2003

WASHINGTON — A governmental agency charged with monitoring religious freedom conditions around the world has named a new head. The U.S. Commission on International Religious

Arizona convention settles with BFA trust, investors

January 2, 2003

The Arizona Southern Baptist Convention has relinquished its claim to more than $1.2 million invested in the Baptist Foundation of Arizona (BFA) as part of

Revised Standard Version celebrates 50 years

January 2, 2003

TAMPA, Fla. — The National Council of Churches (NCC) celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Revised Standard Version (RSV) of the Bible Nov. 16 at

Bush enacts faith-based funding initiative

January 2, 2003

President Bush expanded his initiative supporting federal funding of faith-based and community organizations by signing executive orders Dec. 12 calling for equal treatment of religious

Salvation Army declines $100,000 donation

January 2, 2003

NAPLES, Fla. — The Salvation Army has declined a $100,000 donation from a lottery winner because a local official didn’t want money linked with gambling.