U.S. publisher to print English version of Quran
November 3, 2005
SAN FRANCISCO — An American publisher has signed a deal with a top Islamic scholar to publish a rare English translation of the Quran,
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U.S. House passes bill opposed by church groups
November 3, 2005
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House has approved a controversial measure that would deny new federal housing funds to any nonprofit group — including churches
Roadside ‘delicacy’
November 3, 2005
Most people don’t associate the words “roadkill” and “delicacy.” But in Alaska, roadside remains are moose, not possum or armadillo. And for people living
Liberal Episcopalians plan to split denomination
November 3, 2005
DALLAS — Liberal Episcopalians, concerned that a split over homosexuality may be inevitable next year, have begun laying the groundwork for seizing control of
Connecticut civil unions law goes into effect
November 3, 2005
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut began recognizing same-sex civil unions Oct. 1, making it the fourth state to grant homosexual couples the legal benefits of
State’s Baptists travel for missions
November 3, 2005
Pittsburgh was the site of a summer missions trip for 12 — six adults and six youth — from Crawford Road Baptist Church, Phenix City.
Brewton pastor celebrates family calling
November 3, 2005
Before there were microwaves, computers and Wal-Marts, Pastor James C. Crist Sr. was serving the Lord. And Aug. 21, his church — Magnolia Baptist
‘Pastors don’t ever really retire’
November 3, 2005
Pastors don’t ever really retire — at least that’s what Jim Ham, interim pastor of Shepherd Baptist Church, Fayette, says. After 23 years of
