By Kathryn Lopez (Jan 29, 2011)
Is the party of Lincoln the party of civil rights? Are Republican conservatives the new civil-rights leaders?
These are far from the most frequently asked questions in American politics, but they're worth raising.
The most underreported story... more
By Rebecca Hagelin (Jan 26, 2011)
As the Director of a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic, Abby Johnson oversaw the abortions of thousands of preborn babies. She poured her energy into counseling the mothers who faced difficult pregnancies, believing that abortion was often the... more
By Paul Kengor (Jan 24, 2011)
Given the somber anniversary of Roe v. Wade—source of 40 million abortions since 1973—I thought I’d share an excellent but forgotten speech by President Ronald Reagan. The speechwriter was Peter Robinson, featured guest of our Reagan Lecture last... more
By Janet M. LaRue (Jan 24, 2011)
January 22nd was the 38th anniversary of the mother of all absurd Supreme Court rulings, Roe. v. Wade. Unsurprisingly, America’s most pro-abortion President even chose to celebrate Roe in a public statement while ignoring the atrocities uncovered in... more
By Mario Diaz (Jan 24, 2011)
Abortion is not legal. It can never be. No matter what the Supreme Court has said, the fact is that the right to life is inalienable.
I hope that by now abortion proponents are sincere enough to admit that we are talking about a life here. At... more
By Mike Adams (Jan 21, 2011)
For decades, liberals have been playing upon people’s emotions by exploiting human tragedy for political gain. In recent months, that tendency has become more pronounced. Their attempt to use the suicides of eight confused young men to advance the... more
By Cal Thomas (Jan 20, 2011)
When the leadership of the new Republican majority in the House of Representatives decided as their first act to have members read the U.S. Constitution aloud, there were some who wanted to emphasize that part of the original document which, for... more
By Star Parker (Jan 17, 2011)
A campaign launched in Los Angeles this week seeks to raise awareness to what is becoming known as “black genocide” – the devastation occurring in black America as result of abortion.
It’s modeled after a highly successful similar campaign... more
By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 08, 2010)
George W. Bush's pro-life stance solidified when he was a teenager in Texas -- after his mother suffered a devastating miscarriage and showed him the fetus in a jar, the former president said in an extraordinary interview that airs tonight.
"She... more
By Townhall.com Staff (Oct 27, 2010)
A campaign postcard the Minnesota Democratic Party sent to voters in the Midwestern state is causing a strong reaction from pro-life advocates. It claims the Catholic Church is more concerned with abortion than helping the poor. The postcard... more
By Baptist Press (Oct 21, 2010)
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (BP)—Libby Little's husband Tom was pulled out of a car in Afghanistan and murdered less than three months ago. On Oct. 21, she stood before 4,000 people at Cape Town 2010: The Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization... more
By Baptist Press (Oct 21, 2010)
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (BP)--Jerry Rankin is maintaining a low profile. He has neither sought nor been given program time at Cape Town 2010: The Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization. But the recently retired president of the... more
By Baptist Press (Oct 21, 2010)
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (BP)--For Don Jones, the 60th anniversary of Southern Baptist work in South Korea was a dream come true, remembering 36 years of service to the country and his Lord.Jones, 81, was among 15 emeritus Southern Baptist missionaries... more
By Baptist Press (Oct 21, 2010)
DALLAS (BP)--Some Christians say you shouldn't mix politics and religion. They are wrong.One pastor/activist, Bryan Fischer, makes the case beautifully. Fischer is a graduate of Stanford University and has a theology degree from Dallas Theological... more
By Baptist Press (Oct 21, 2010)
SEOUL, South Korea (BP)--Celebrating 60 years of Southern Baptist work in South Korea, the Korean Baptist Convention recognized 15 former and emeritus Southern Baptist missionaries during its annual meeting in Seoul.David Hahn, 74, emeritus pastor... more
By Baptist Press (Oct 21, 2010)
EDITOR'S NOTE: Coverage of the North American Mission Board trustee meeting in Los Angeles will be posted at BPNews on Friday, Oct. 22. Coverage of the trustee meeting has been posted at the website of The Christian Index, newsjournal of the Georgia... more
By Baptist Press (Oct 21, 2010)
WASHINGTON (BP)--Three thousand unborn babies reportedly have been saved since 40 Days for Life began its first coordinated campaign in 2007, according to the pro-life organization.Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life's campaign director, in issuing the... more
By Baptist Press (Oct 21, 2010)
WASHINGTON (BP)--Another state has suspended the medical license of abortion physician Steve Brigham.New Jersey's Board of Medical Examiners has suspended Brigham's license, his sole remaining one, according to the Associated Press. The action, on... more
By Baptist Press (Oct 21, 2010)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--The U.S. Department of Defense was permitted to enforce Don't Ask, Don't Tell after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a temporary stay Oct. 20 of a lower court's order suspending the military's policy on homosexual... more
By Ken Blackwell (Oct 21, 2010)
Vote for Endicott Peabody. He’s better than you are. That bumper sticker slogan appeared, mischievously, in South Boston decades ago. Endicott Peabody, grandson of the founder of the elite Groton school, was then the liberal governor of... more
By Baptist Press (Oct 20, 2010)
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (BP)--I once spoke to a large group at a vibrant church in Texas. It was a warm and friendly audience ranging from young to old. Everyone there was eager to learn God's financial principles.In one session, people were allowed to... more
By Baptist Press (Oct 20, 2010)
JACKSON, Tenn. (BP)--Despite the media regularly portraying her as a stereotypical 1950s-era housewife who kept her opinions to herself, former first lady Laura Bush has plenty of strong beliefs about national and international affairs, she said... more
By Baptist Press (Oct 20, 2010)
NEW ORLEANS (BP)--New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary President Chuck Kelley announced the appointment of three faculty members during the fall trustee meeting Oct. 13.Two of the men, Ian Jones and Damian Emetuche, are part of the growing... more
By Baptist Press (Oct 20, 2010)
NEW ORLEANS (BP)--New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary President Chuck Kelley used the language of an explorer as he talked to the board of trustees about the school's path into the future. The path, he said, will include a wide range of options... more
By Baptist Press (Oct 20, 2010)
EDITOR'S NOTE: Ava Thomas recently arrived at her field of service after being appointed through the International Mission Board earlier this year. She joins 5,200 missionaries currently serving overseas, supported by the Lottie Moon Christmas... more