Supreme Court bars prayer at military institute
May 6, 2004
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to consider an appeal of a lower court ruling that mealtime prayers at Virginia Military Institute
Judge: Missouri plaintiffs may not amend suit
May 6, 2004
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Missouri judge, who recently dismissed a lawsuit against five Missouri Baptist agencies, won’t allow the plaintiffs to amend the suit.
Two-thirds of Web surfers looking for religion
May 6, 2004
Nearly two-thirds of American adults with Internet access have used it for spiritual or faith-related reasons, according to a study released April 7 by the
Creationist theme park owner raided by IRS
May 6, 2004
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents are investigating a man who runs a creationist theme park and museum, saying he owes taxes on
Virtual churches increasing among worshipers
May 6, 2004
You’ve heard of Web-based colleges and Internet stores, but what about a virtual church void of an actual physical church? That idea may be a
Gay marriage has Baptist support
May 6, 2004
The Alliance of Baptists has adopted a statement in favor of same-sex marriage. “(W)e of the Alliance of Baptists decry the politicization of same-sex marriage
Judge: Missouri plaintiffs may not amend suit
May 6, 2004
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Missouri judge, who recently dismissed a lawsuit against five Missouri Baptist agencies, won’t allow the plaintiffs to amend the suit.
Oregon street preacher wins free speech case
April 29, 2004
PORTLAND, Ore. — A federal judge has ruled that groups holding events in city parks cannot automatically eject people who express an opposing point of
