Wednesday, July 08, 2020

• High court delivers 2 religious liberty wins

  by Tom Strode, posted Wednesday, July 08, 2020 (4 years ago)

  

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  WASHINGTON (BP) -- The U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed in two 7-2 rulings Wednesday (July 8) that churches and religious organizations are free to make employment and health insurance decisions based on their convictions.

  In one ruling, the justices reiterated their support for a "ministerial exception" that enables churches and other religious bodies to hire and fire based on their beliefs. They had ruled unanimously in 2012 in favor of such an exception. In consolidated cases, two Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles chose not to renew contracts for two fifth-grade teachers based on what they said was poor performance. Read More

• Churchgoers express hope, sadness over leaders who leave the faith

  by Aaron Earls, posted Wednesday, July 08, 2020 (4 years ago)

  

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  NASHVILLE (BP) -- In recent months and years, several high-profile Christian pastors and musicians have announced they no longer identify as Christian or believe in core doctrines of the faith.

  These public pronouncements are met with a mix of emotions from churchgoers, according to a new survey. Read More

• July financial update with David Spika

  by Staff, posted Wednesday, July 08, 2020 (4 years ago)

  NASHVILLE (BP) -- David Spika, chief strategic investment officer for GuideStone Financial Resources, joins Jonathan Howe for July's monthly financial update. Read More

• SBC DIGEST: MBTS provides free theological training; LifeWay to host virtual Black Church conference; IMB to host virtual MedAdvance conference

  by Staff, posted Wednesday, July 08, 2020 (4 years ago)

  

  MBTS introduces free local church theological training through FTC Institute; LifeWay to host free, online Black Church Leadership and Family Conference; IMB to host virtual MedAdvance conference Aug. 7-8. Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: A climate of change

  by Kie Bowman, posted Wednesday, July 08, 2020 (4 years ago)

  

  Kie Bowman recounts how despite cultural upheaval, Southern Baptists came together to reach the world for Christ. "Southern Baptists have a history of choosing action," he says. Read More