An Indianapolis Catholic High School was within its rights in dismissing a guidance counselor who was in a same-sex marriage, a federal appeals court ruled in July. The counselor, Michelle Fitzgerald, was a 14-year employee, but the school’s awareness of her relationship only happened a year ago. The court decided that her position was ministerial […]
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Court sides with Christian web designer
A High Court ruling preserving the right of a Christian web designer to refuse same-sex wedding business is “one of celebration and a milestone in the fight to preserve these precious freedoms,” retired judge Phil Ginn said. The 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court decision in favor of Lorie Smith, owner of Creative 303 in Colorado, was […]
Chicago mayor backs ‘bubble zones’
Recently elected Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson released a plan in July endorsing 50-foot bubble zones around abortion clinics to prevent pro-life advocates from sharing information. The City already has an ordinance in place to stop sidewalk counselors from distributing literature. Johnson cites compassion, care, and safety for women seeking abortion. Students for Life Action calls […]
Objections over ‘pastor’ limitation
Nashville, Tenn. | A network of 4,000 Black churches within the Southern Baptist Convention has called for a season of prayer and dialogue after an action by messengers prohibited application of the term “pastor” to women serving in any ministry capacity. Their challenge has received support from former SBC President J.D. Greear. In a July […]
EC search team interviews McLaurin
The search team seeking the next President and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee has resumed interviews with interim Willie McLaurin, the team’s chairman announced July 17. This comes after public support for McLaurin, following the failed election of another candidate in May. McLaurin was the EC’s vice president for Great Commission relations […]
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