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Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Organizations
Mitch Randall helps unload water donated for victims of the Oklahoma tornado. (Photo by Bryan Partridge)
Mitch Randall helps unload water donated for victims of the Oklahoma tornado. (Photo by Bryan Partridge)

Twister response goes ecumenical

Using relationships created in previous interdenominational projects, Baptist and other churches are joining forces to provide relief and hope to victims of the May 20 tornado in Moore, Okla.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Organizations

More religious freedoms in Cuba?

The State Department says repression of faith remains a problem in Cuba, while a CBF Florida official has seen major improvements.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Organizations
Rescue workers searched through the night in Moore, Okla., following the May 20 twister. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st class Kendall Jones)
Rescue workers searched through the night in Moore, Okla., following the May 20 twister. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st class Kendall Jones)

OKC responders prepare, tell volunteers to wait

Most Baptist groups are on alert status for Oklahoma; financial contributions urged for tornado victims.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Politics

High court to hear prayers case

At issue is whether prayers said to open government meetings are constitutional.

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Monday, May 20, 2013 Congregations

Responders wait as Okla. twister news unfolds

CBF disaster-response leader is waiting for word on Baptists impacted by the Oklahoma City tornado.

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Monday, May 20, 2013 People
Deadly twisters hit Texas on May 15, killing at least six and damaging homes. (TBM photo)
Deadly twisters hit Texas on May 15, killing at least six and damaging homes. (TBM photo)

Staying calm is key to managing disasters

Baptist disaster-relief managers say delegation, collaboration and prayer are the keys to handling multiple disasters simultaneously.

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Monday, May 20, 2013 Organizations

Sovereign Grace sex abuse case dismissed

Plaintiffs' attorney vows appeal in case against a ministry with close ties to Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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Friday, May 17, 2013 People
Jayne Davis leads a workshop on spiritual formation. (hopefulimagination.com photo)
Jayne Davis leads a workshop on spiritual formation. (hopefulimagination.com photo)

Spiritual formation growing online

 A Baptist minister says churches must be ready to counter social media 'spirituality' with accessible discipleship tools and information.

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Friday, May 17, 2013 Politics

AU head says IRS scrutiny warranted

Americans United for Separation of Church and State says nonprofit charities should have to answer to the IRS when they endorse candidates.

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Thursday, May 16, 2013 Organizations
This home in Granbury, Texas, was swept off its foundation by a violent tornado on May 15. (National Weather Service photo)
This home in Granbury, Texas, was swept off its foundation by a violent tornado on May 15. (National Weather Service photo)

Baptists respond to Texas tornadoes

Texas Baptist Men volunteers continue to assess damage caused by a series of deadly tornadoes Wednesday night.

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Thursday, May 16, 2013 Organizations

Sexual-abuse resolution proposed

A Baptist blogger says by continuing to support individuals and groups publicly accused of sexual abuse of children, SBC leaders are tarnishing the denomination’s name.

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Thursday, May 16, 2013 Social Issues

SBC leader rejects Boy Scout compromise

Richard Land of the SBC Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission wrote a letter reiterating “strident opposition” to any change in the current Boy Scouts membership policy that bans gays.

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