Mike Pence became the first U.S. vice president to appear at the annual March for Life when he addressed thousands assembled for the event Jan. 27. Pence told pro-life activists assembled in Washington that “life is winning again in America.” Read…
Obama farewell draws mixed response
Following President Obama’s farewell address Jan. 11 in Chicago, Southern Baptists who have met with him personally reflected on his “liberal” social policies, apparent commitment to family, and status as America’s first black president. Read…
Transfer of power: Look to biblical leadership examples, scholar says
While a raucous election season might make a peaceful transfer of power seem unlikely, after the election Bible scholars urged prayer for a smooth presidential transition and thankfulness for that particular American tradition. Read…
Cuba after Castro
Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, who died Nov. 25 at age 90, is being remembered as both an unwitting catalyst of revival and an opponent of religious liberty. Castro’s death, said Southern Baptists with ties to Cuba, is unlikely to yield significant increases in religious liberty for the island nation until the fall of the communist government he inaugurated 57 years ago. Read…
A faithful way forward
“There is nothing wrong and everything right for Christians who live in the United States of America to pray for God to bless our country,” Steve Gaines said. The pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tenn., urged Christians to pray for the president, president-elect and others in leadership—whether or not one agrees with their views. Read…