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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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.
Read MoreMilitary asked to clarify proselytizing ban
Two Southern Baptist leaders cite “a troubling lack of respect for true religious diversity” in the U.S. military.
Read MoreJudge green-lights lawsuit settlement
A Baptist children’s home in Kentucky has lost its bid to block settlement of a long-running lawsuit over taxpayer funding of religious organizations.
Read MoreGaddy takes NC lawmakers to task
The head of the Interfaith Alliance says some members of the North Carolina legislature need a refresher course in the separation of church and state.
Read MoreAt home in the 17th century
Religiously speaking, this is a great time to be a Baptist in North Carolina -- a 17th century Baptist that is.
Read MoreAU calls for access to birth control
Americans United for Separation of Church and State says contraception is a private matter to be decided by the individual, not the religious preference of her employer.
Read MoreBJC weighs in on NC religion bill
The Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty says the question of whether the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause applies to the states was settled long ago.
Read MoreAU defends birth-control mandate
Americans United for Separation of Church and State has told federal courts now considering the constitutionality of the Obama administration’s birth-control mandate that employers do not have a religious liberty right to deny their employees access to contraceptives.
Read MoreMelissa Rogers speaks to press
A Baptist church-state expert named to head a White House office says she will bring a Baptist point of view but work with people of different faiths.
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Commentaries
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Where was God in Okla. twister? By Mike Smith
Such questions are natural in difficult times, but victims must realize God doesn't punish through such calamities.
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'Lord, bless these graduates' By Mark Wingfield
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Why must children suffer? By Jim Somerville
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Columns
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Bill Leonard
Christian 'nones'?
Churches ditching their denominational names must be careful not to throw out their historic Christian identities, too.
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Bill Wilson
Success or significance?
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Amy Butler
Jackie Robinson’s lesson for the church
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Molly T. Marshall
Making room for the Spirit
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