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Southern Baptist Convention grants access to confidential documents in sex abuse probe
The Southern Baptist Convention has voted to lift the lid on confidential documents in an investigation into its handling of sexual abuse allegations over the last two decades.
'It's been a great run' - Pat Robertson steps down as host of 'The 700 Club' after 54 years
Pat Robertson has announced he is stepping down as host of The 700 Club, the evangelical current affairs TV show he has hosted for over half a century.
Southern Baptist debate on abuse probe is extended for another week
Members of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee have again delayed a decision to waive attorney-client privilege in an investigation into alleged sexual abuse in the denomination, calling for another week of deliberations.
Trump doesn't understand how any Catholics could support Biden
After being touted as the most pro-life US president ever, Donald Trump believes his successor to be the exact opposite.
Kenneth Copeland wants private jet to avoid vaccine mandates
Kenneth Copeland has suggested donations could help him avoid Covid-19 vaccine requirements put in place by airline travel by funding the costs of a private jet.
Court rejects US Episcopal Church's attempt to keep property of breakaway diocese
For the past several years, the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth has been engaged in a legal battle against the Episcopal Church over the property and assets of the regional body.
Josh McDowell steps back from ministry after controversial race comments
Josh McDowell is pausing his ministry after being criticized over his comments on race.
Southern Baptist Convention agrees to $1.6m investigation into sex abuse allegations
The Executive Committee agreed to fully fund an upcoming investigation into sex abuse allegations to the tune of $1.6 million.
'No credible religious argument' against Covid-19 vaccine, says Robert Jeffress
Pastor Robert Jeffress, leader of the 12,000-member First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, says there "there is no credible religious argument against" Covid-19 vaccines as an increasing number of Americans seek religious exemptions to vaccination mandates.
Josh McDowell apologises for race comments
Josh McDowell has apologized after sparking a backlash with his comments on race and ethnic minorities in the US.
Protect children not porn, says new campaign calling for tougher restrictions
A Christian nonprofit that seeks to abolish sex trafficking has launched a new campaign backed by over 40,000 supporters urging government leaders to require porn platforms to install more effective age verification methods to prevent the dangers of early childhood exposure to porn.
Covid put many women off having children - study
Covid-19 made large numbers of women re-consider plans to have children, a study has shown.
Babylon Bee challenges social media censorship and deplatforming
Christian satirical website The Babylon Bee is urging the state of Florida to uphold a law that stops social media platforms from censoring unpopular speakers or viewpoints.
US denomination installs first openly transgender bishop
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has installed Rev. Megan Rohrer as the first openly transgender bishop to serve in the liberal mainline Protestant denomination's history.
Anti-vax pastor permanently banned from Twitter
Controversial pastor Greg Locke, who has railed against Covid-19 face masks and vaccines, says Twitter has permanently suspended his account.
Piers Morgan fears MMA fights between biological women and trans athletes could be 'deadly'
"It was obvious very quickly that McLaughlin was too strong, and equally obvious that this strength came from the 33 years she spent as a biological man," said Morgan after trans mixed martial arts fighter Alana McLaughlin defeated Celine Provost in a recent bout.