Gay foster parent ban overturned

January 13, 2005

A circuit court judge has overturned an Arkansas state policy banning the placement of foster children in any household with a gay adult, saying the

‘Gay marriage’ gaining ground in Canada

December 23, 2004

OTTAWA, Ontario — Canada may become the third country to legalize same-sex “marriage” after its Supreme Court ruled Dec. 9 that Parliament has the authority

South Africa court approves same-sex marriage

December 16, 2004

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — South Africa could be the next country to legalize same-sex marriage as a result of a court ruling there Nov. 30.

Ministers cite divorce, media as threats to the family

December 9, 2004

Divorce, negative influences from the media and materialism are among the most common threats to the family cited by Protestant ministers in a recent study.

Samaritan Counseling Center marks 25 years

December 2, 2004

While recovering from substance abuse, a Birmingham single mother became so depressed and worried about conflict in her work environment that she found herself contemplating

Statement affirming marriage tops list of resolutions approved by messengers

November 25, 2004

Alabama Baptists approved resolutions dealing with marriage, military chaplains and disaster relief during the Nov. 16–17 annual meeting of the state convention in Montgomery. Messengers