Human rights may worsen in Afghanistan, panel says
Human rights and religious freedom in Afghanistan have deteriorated since the Taliban regained control in 2021, and recent executive orders by President Donald Trump could make matters worse, expert panelists testified during a March 19 hearing.
Washington church loses appeal over health plan and abortion coverage
SAN FRANCISCO (BP) – A decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals places a Washington church in position to potentially provide health care coverage for abortion, say attorneys.
North Carolina’s Summit Church claims religious discrimination in zoning lawsuit
DURHAM, N.C. (BP) – The Summit Church has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a North Carolina county of denying a zoning request to build a church facility because of religious discrimination.
Christian counselors’ lawsuit challenges ordinances against ‘conversion therapy’
KANSAS CITY (BP) — A federal lawsuit filed on behalf of two Christian counselors could have far-reaching implications for religious freedom and parental rights, say attorneys for the plaintiffs.
FIRST-PERSON: Public resources extend, amplify Baptists’ compassion ministry
Whenever I’m preaching and I need to make a point about the beauty of the Church in action, I often refer to the image of God’s people with arms outstretched running toward places of deepest pain and suffering — being first on the scene after a disaster, bringing hope and healing through physical and tangible expressions of love in times of darkness. This is the Church at her best, when we share and show the love of Jesus.
Texas Hispanic Baptist group joins lawsuit challenging immigration rule change
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Convención Hispana Bautista de Texas (Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas) has joined more than two dozen religious organizations in a lawsuit challenging a policy change that allows immigration officers to enter churches and other sensitive locations.
ERLC wants to hear from Southern Baptists
NASHVILLE (BP) — Southern Baptists wishing to provide direct input on issues addressed by the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission may do so over the next six months through a survey released by the entity.
ERLC joins 10 denominations asking SCOTUS to grant tax break to Catholic Charities
WASHINGTON (BP) – The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is among 11 faith groups asking the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm that a Catholic benevolent ministry qualifies for a tax exemption granted to churches.
At National Prayer Breakfast, Trump leans into role of faith in nation’s past, future
WASHINGTON (BP) — Extolling the importance of religious liberty President Donald J. Trump announced the formation of a task force to “eradicate anti-Christian bias” in the country as well as the launch of the White House Faith Office during the National Prayer Breakfast this morning.
Federal legislation introduced for Parents Bill of Rights, 23 states already on board
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BP) — A Republican-led bill looks to seize on the momentum for legislation designed to protect parents’ rights in the upbringing of their children.
