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Pro-life debate at SBC centers on political, theological arguments to criminalizing abortion

Should women and the men who assist them face criminal charges for getting an abortion? That question took center stage this week on the sidelines of the Southern Baptist Convention's Annual Meeting in Dallas.

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  Roseanne Barr blames God for career-ending tweet about Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett

  Comedian Roseanne Barr recently claimed that her career-ending tweet from 2018 likening former Obama presidential adviser Valerie Jarret to an ape was an idea that came to her from God.

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  Al Mohler offers prayer for Jennifer Lyell at SBC Annual Meeting

  The 2025 Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention paused in prayer Wednesday to mark the death of Jennifer Lyell, a former Lifeway Christian Resources executive and abuse survivor who played a key role in the Southern Baptist Convention's response to sexual abuse allegations.

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  Simone Biles apologizes for making things 'personal' in social media spat with Riley Gaines

  Simone Biles apologized to Riley Gaines after a debate between the two about men in women’s sports erupted on social media over the weekend, which began after the Olympic gymnast told Gaines that she was “truly sick.”

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  Montana Supreme Court strikes down pro-life laws, draws rebuke from governor

  The Montana Supreme Court has struck down three pro-life laws and regulations, drawing a sharp rebuke from the state's Republican governor, who accused the justices of rejecting modern medicine. 

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  Small congregations must play to their strengths to avoid closing as most attend big churches: report

  Small church pastors are encouraged to leverage their strengths to avoid permanently closing their doors, according to a Christian research group’s analysis of multiple reports related to church leadership and attendance. 

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  Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger thanks God after winning Tony Award

  A prominent singer gave glory to God during her acceptance speech at the Tony Awards this week in the latest example of the performer using her platform to share her Christian faith. 

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  Michael Tait confesses to cocaine use, inappropriate conduct with men

  Michael Tait, the former lead singer of Christian rock band Newsboys and member of Grammy-winning group DC Talk, publicly confessed Tuesday to a history of “reckless and destructive behavior,” including drug and alcohol abuse and unwanted sexual conduct involving men.

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  14th-century Shem Tov Bible sold at auction for $6.9M now on display

  A 14th-century Bible with Jewish, Islamic and Christian artistic influences that sold for $6.9 million at auction last year is on display at the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem.

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  Rep. Ronny Jackson alleges Biden's physician engaged in sexual misconduct at WH: report

  Rep. Ronny Jackson, a GOP congressman from Texas and former White House physician, accused former President Joe Biden’s physician of sexually inappropriate behavior while he was working at the White House.

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  SBC reelects Pressley after challenge from 'Evangelical troublemaker' Protestia publisher

  Southern Baptist Convention President Clint Pressley has been reelected to a second term in office, defeating a last-minute challenge from Protestia publisher David Morrill.

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  Rick Warren speaks at Catholic event, claims Jesus' prayer for unity remains 'unanswered'

  Saddleback Church founder and former Baptist pastor Rick Warren spoke at a Roman Catholic evangelism event in Rome last week and suggested in a related interview that God the Father has yet to answer Jesus Christ's high priestly prayer requesting unity among His disciples.

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  SBC pastor introduces motion to abolish ERLC

  A motion to abolish the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission was introduced at the SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas, amid debate over the future of the convention's policy arm.