Rumored gambling bill ‘didn’t have the votes’
April 3, 2025
“To every Alabama Baptist who has contacted their legislator on this issue, you made a difference!” —ALCAP’s Greg Davis
Alabama Public Library Service board hears concerns, makes changes
March 21, 2025
The Alabama Public Library Service is a state-funded agency providing resources, training and planning to local libraries, where concerns have been raised statewide over the accessibility of sexually explicit content to children and teens.
Supreme Court hearing case challenging ‘conversion therapy’ ban in Colorado
March 11, 2025
The Supreme Court announced that it will hear the case of a Colorado counselor challenging the state’s ban on “conversion therapy.”
Ministry and gambling: Practical guide to addressing challenge in church
February 25, 2025
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has released a practical guide designed to help pastors and church leaders navigate difficult ministry scenarios regarding the growing problem of gambling.
Bills would raise age of medical consent in Alabama from 14 to 18
February 22, 2025
The age of medical consent would increase from 14 to 18 in Alabama under two bills pending in the Alabama Senate.
State-commissioned report finds ‘significant’ issues in Alabama ethics law, recommends major reforms
February 12, 2025
In the 264 page report, the firm found provisions that raised “serious First Amendment concerns” regarding secrecy agreements amid ethics complaints, vagueness and due process concerns, and issues in who the ethics law applies to.
Pastor Connections: Handling social media critics; Lifeway Research tackles prosperity gospel; and 10 church ‘diseases’
January 30, 2025
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
ALCAP plans prayer rally at Alabama State House
January 22, 2025
Fourth annual legislative prayer rally is set for Feb. 12 at the Alabama State House in Montgomery, a week after the 2025 legislative session opens. The rally is sponsored by Alabama Citizens Action Program.
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