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Saturday highlights: Freedom of speech training for college students; YouTuber couple sparks controversy; Mohler shares why he’s frustrated; remains of 6 people found in Manipur

Grab a cup of coffee, and check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
  • June 13, 2026
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Saturday highlights: Freedom of speech training for college students; YouTuber couple sparks controversy; Mohler shares why he’s frustrated; remains of 6 people found in Manipur

To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports and other articles from The Baptist Paper this week, see below.

1. What’s going on in Oklahoma? Well, a new law will require first-year undergraduate and graduate students to undergo training on freedom of speech … and there’s more.

Oklahoma law requires freedom of speech training on college campuses

2. Yes, more to discuss on the Mohler Amendment. Learn more on what has frustrated the president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. 

Mohler adamant proposed amendment not to address anything beyond pastoral office, preaching

3. Find out what happens when an influencer couple announce to the world on social media that they chose to abort their baby because it has Down syndrome. Spoiler: It didn’t go well.  

YouTube couple sparks widespread reaction after aborting baby with Down syndrome

4. The remains of six individuals, including two pastors, have been recovered in Manipur state, India. More details below. 

Remains of six individuals recovered in Manipur

 

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