Ukraine | Russia’s deadly strike on a Baptist church in Zaporizhzhia during an April 16 prayer meeting was a targeted atrocity against Christianity and benevolence, religious freedom advocates including those associated with the church told Baptist Press. At least one person was killed and at least eight others were injured when Russia launched a bomb […]
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State bills of interest to Illinois Baptists
A total of 11,623 pieces of legislation have been introduced into the 104th Illinois General Assembly (2025-26), which includes bills submitted this month. Only a fraction will be signed into law. In 2025, over 460 bills were passed and went into effect on January 1 of this year. Some rise to the top as of particular interest […]
Illinois senator files bill to outlaw abortion
Springfield | An Illinois Republican state senator has filed a bill to outlaw abortion, but his measure is getting pushback from his own party. At issue is whether his abolitionist position would result in jail time for women who have abortions. Sen. Neil Anderson from Andalusia says it won’t. But gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey says […]
Faith’s impact viewed as positive
Washington | A growing and diverse share of U.S. adults believe religion is gaining influence in American life, Pew Research Center said in a new poll, although the share at 31% remains in the minority. At the same time, Pew reports an aging of Christianity that means even more young adults are identifying as “none” […]
Protecting your church from freezing cold
Streator | Extreme cold and water pipes can be a bad combination. That was case Thursday (January 22) at Streator Baptist Camp when a water pipe in the kitchen ceiling froze and then burst creating a cold, wet, and costly mess for the camp. As a major winter storm expected to stretch more than 2,000 […]
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