Christians cooperate to reach Bedouins

February 17, 2000

With a culture straight out of Bible times, the Bedouins understand how a shepherd feels while seeking a lost sheep. They know about fig trees

Role of Christians in politics debated

February 17, 2000

A point-counterpoint exchange on the role of religion in politics between syndicated columnist Cal Thomas and religious rights attorney Jay Sekulow kept attendees on the

Student files suit after scholarship revoked

February 17, 2000

SEATTLE — A freshman at an Assemblies of God college in Washington state has sued a state education board after being denied a state scholarship

Court tackles rights of pro-life advocates

February 17, 2000

WASHINGTON — Pro-life advocates who engage in sidewalk counseling outside abortion clinics have their free-speech rights unconstitutionally restricted under a Colorado law, the U.S. Supreme

Murder conviction of clinic owner upheld

February 17, 2000

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the second-degree murder conviction of a California abortion clinic owner. The high court refused to review a

Religious leaders promote same-sex unions

February 17, 2000

NEW YORK — More than 800 religious leaders have signed a declaration declaring sexuality is “central to our humanity and … integral to our spirituality,”

Alabama wraps up partnership with Spain, forms strong bonds

February 10, 2000

Opening doors, knocking down walls and encouraging fellow Christians summarizes the role Alabama Baptist played in Spain during the 1996-1999 partnership with the European country.

Sarrias says “thanks”

February 10, 2000

“Simply excellent” is how Manuel Sarrias described Spain’s partnership with Alabama Baptists. As general secretary for the Baptist Union of Spain, Sarrias said, “We found