Monday, February 22, 2016

• Can police protect citizens amid a 'chill wind'?

  by Art Toalston, posted Monday, February 22, 2016 (8 years ago)

  

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  NASHVILLE (BP) -- FBI Director James Comey has warned of a "chill wind" undercutting law enforcement officers in America.

  If data begins to confirm Comey's warning of police officers' wariness to get out of their cars amid jeering and cellphone videos, the chill wind also would undercut America's governance.

  "The most visible form of government is the law enforcement officer," said Patrick Oliver, director of the criminal justice program at Cedarville University, a Baptist college in Ohio. Read More

• Trump wins GOP, 'evangelical' vote in S.C. primary

  by Tom Strode, posted Monday, February 22, 2016 (8 years ago)

  

  WASHINGTON (BP) -- Billionaire Donald Trump easily won the Republican primary Feb. 20 in the evangelical Christian stronghold of South Carolina, strengthening his frontrunner's status for the presidential nomination.

  Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton defeated Sen. Bernie Sanders in the Nevada caucuses the same day, providing an important victory after her 20-point loss in New Hampshire. The former secretary of state and first lady gained 52.6 percent of the vote, while Sanders, a self-described socialist, polled 47.3. Read More

• 'Awaken America' registration opens for SBC St. Louis

  by Art Toalston, posted Monday, February 22, 2016 (8 years ago)

  

  ST. LOUIS (BP) -- Registration for the SBC's "Awaken America: Reach the World" annual meeting, June 14-15 in St. Louis, has opened.

  Online registration for messengers and local hotels can be accessed at www.SBCAnnualMeeting.net.

  Through online messenger registration at the www.SBCAnnualMeeting.net tab, each messenger will receive an eight-digit registration code to present at the annual meeting's Express Registration lane in St. Louis, preferably as a printout for the church's credential. ... Read More

• Seminary prof now a police academy graduate

  by Sharayah Colter, posted Monday, February 22, 2016 (8 years ago)

  

  FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) -- For counseling professor John Babler, intertwining ministry as a fire department chaplain with academic training has been a natural part of life and work. Now, he also is a police academy graduate.

  Babler, a Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary faculty member, attended the North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Police Academy during 22 weeks of a sabbatical last year. Upon graduation, he became a reserve police officer for the Fort Worth-area Forest Hill Police Department. Read More

• Risen takes first place in new releases

  by Diana Chandler, posted Monday, February 22, 2016 (8 years ago)

  

  NASHVILLE (BP) -- "Risen," a film that tells of Jesus' resurrection from the eyes of an unsaved soldier who participated in His crucifixion, opened in first place at the box office among new wide releases the weekend of Feb. 19–21, Box Office Mojo reported.

  The movie grossed an estimated $11.8 million, well ahead of its nearest competitor among new releases "The Witch," which took in $8.68 million.

  Among all films at theaters, Risen brought in $4.015 million to place second on opening ... Read More

• 'Deadpool' & dangers of movie sex, profanity

  by David Roach, posted Monday, February 22, 2016 (8 years ago)

  NASHVILLE (BP) -- A comic book-based film atop the box office has prompted Christian film critics to warn of spiritual dangers for viewers of movies with nudity, profanity and sexual content.

  A commentary on the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission's website cautioned there is "no margin to voice allegiance to Christ and then attempt to justify slipping into a theater to see a movie like 'Deadpool,'" an X-Men film released Feb. 12 whose protagonist has been described as "a foul-mouthed, murderous, ex-special forces soldier with super abilities." Read More

• FLOYD: Prepare now for SBC's 2016 annual meeting

  by Ronnie Floyd, posted Monday, February 22, 2016 (8 years ago)

  Ronnie Floyd recaps 10 significant actions taking place right now for the SBC's 2016 annual meeting. Floyd, the convention's president, notes that online registration has opened and volunteers can sign up for the Crossover evangelistic outreach preceding the SBC's June 14-15 sessions in St. Louis. Read More

• SBC child care, children, youth registration open

  by Staff, posted Monday, February 22, 2016 (8 years ago)

  ST. LOUIS (BP) -- Registration is open for preschool child care, Giant Cow Children's Ministries and Youth on Mission in conjunction with the Southern Baptist Convention's 2016 annual meeting June 14-15 in St. Louis.

  Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) child care volunteers will care for preschoolers; Giant Cow Children's Ministries will lead the 5- to 12-year-olds, and Woman's Missionary Union will guide Youth on Mission curricula and activities. Read More