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Friday, May 24, 2013 Congregations
Do churches operate on a need-to-know basis?

Do churches operate on a need-to-know basis?

 Churches should remember that telling the truth and trusting the people is the best policy, experts say.

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Friday, May 24, 2013 Organizations

Using secrecy to control

While Baptists' congregational polity seemingly lends itself to transparency, denominational bodies and ministries often fear and resist it.

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Friday, May 24, 2013 Organizations

Social media aids Baptist fact-finders

Technology, records requests and legal avenues exist in gaining information on religious groups, but these may come with difficulties.

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Friday, May 24, 2013 Organizations

Religious leaders react to BSA decision

 Gay-rights groups support the move, while religious conservatives condemn it and vow to quit the organizaton.

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Friday, May 24, 2013 People

Okla. twister spawns God's wrath debate

 Some claim tornado was God's punishment, but others respond that victims need to hear a gospel of love and support.

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Thursday, May 23, 2013 Organizations

BGCT board seeks OK to explore sale

Actions do not guarantee a sale of the building, but BGCT leaders seek OK to negotiate one if deemed in the convention's best interests.

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Thursday, May 23, 2013 Organizations

Hobby Lobby case in federal court

The company's argument that it should be exempt from Obamacare's contraception mandate to be heard by federal appeals court.

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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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