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In the Easter story, women are the first to proclaim the resurrection – but churches today are still divided over female preachers
On Easter Sunday, festively decorated churches across the United States will be filled with worshippers eager to celebrate the most important day in the Christian year.
The Conversation
8 min read
Tennessee Republicans Seeks Death Penalty for Women Who Have Abortions— 'Homicide of Unborn Child'
Tennessee considers a bill that would impose the death penalty on women who have abortions, sparking widespread debate and outrage across the state.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
She was an orphan in Iran adopted by US veteran. The Trump admin wants to deport her
She is one of thousands of individuals adopted from abroad who were never granted citizenship due to a complex intersection of adoption and immigration law
The Independent UK
9 min read
Christian leaders urge the protection of worshippers' rights after protesters interrupt service
Several faith leaders called urgently for protecting the rights of worshippers while also expressing compassion for migrants
The Independent UK
7 min read
Southern Baptists’ call for the US Supreme Court to overturn its same-sex marriage decision is part of a long history of opposing women’s and LGBTQ+ people’s rights
The Southern Baptist Convention has lost 3.6 million members over the past two decades and faces an ongoing sexual abuse crisis. At its June 2025 annual meeting, however, neither of those issues took up as much time as controversial social issues, including the denomination’s stance on same-sex marriage.
The Conversation
9 min read
Southern Baptists endorse repealing the legalization of same-sex marriage in the US
Convention resolution also called for defunding Planned Parenthood and criticized ‘willful childlessness’
The Guardian - US
5 min read
Southern Baptists vote to seek repeal of ruling that legalized same-sex marriage
They say the ruling ‘defies God’s design for marriage and family’
The Independent UK
7 min read
Whistleblower's death casts pall on Southern Baptist meeting and stalled sex abuse reforms
More than 10,000 church representatives are gathered in Dallas for the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention
The Independent UK
5 min read
Southern Baptists target porn, sports betting, same-sex marriage and 'willful childlessness'
Southern Baptists meeting this week in Dallas will be asked to approve resolutions calling for a legal ban on pornography and reversing the U.S. Supreme Court’s approval of same-sex marriage
The Independent UK
8 min read
Jimmy Carter held the highest office in the land. But his faith made him a public servant
Analysis: Carter navigated the barbed wire of the politics of religion, Eric Garcia reports. In doing so, he ran his race and he kept his faith
The Independent UK
6 min read
