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Satanic Temple Asks Boston to Fly Flag After Court Ruling

The Satanic Temple is requesting to fly a flag over Boston City Hall after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled this week that the city violated the free speech rights of a conservative activist seeking to fly a Christian flag outside the downtown building.

Las Vegas Ex-Pastor, Teacher Pleads Guilty in Child Sex Case

A church pastor from Las Vegas has pleaded guilty to a child sex crime in a plea agreement that avoids trial and is expected to get him two to 20 years in state prison when he is sentenced Aug. 15.

SBC Leaders Pray for Gospel Ministry if Roe Falls

Southern Baptist leaders asked God Tuesday (May 3) to help Christians recognize that the overturning of Roe v. Wade, if it occurs this term, will be not only a reason to rejoice but to renew Gospel-based ministry to those in need.

National Day of Prayer Observances to Feature In-Person Worship, Online Petitions

National Day of Prayer observances, which shifted in size and location since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, will continue this year with virtual events and more in-person celebrations.

SBC Presidential Candidates Share Competing Visions in Church-Hosted Forum

In what is being called an “unprecedented gathering,” the three announced candidates for Southern Baptist Convention president spent just under two hours answering questions and interacting with one another in a candidate forum Wednesday (May 4).

Former Deacon at Douglas Wilson’s Church Indicted for Possessing Child Pornography

Alex Lloyd, a former deacon of Douglas Wilson’s church in Moscow, Idaho, has been indicted in federal court for possessing child pornography.

Retired Pittsburgh Pastor Accused of Stealing $357K From Former Church

A retired pastor is accused of stealing more than $357,000 from his former church in Pittsburgh. The Rev. Wayne Peck, who led Community House Presbyterian Church for 40 years, faces charges of theft by the unlawful taking and receiving of stolen property.

Kanye West Being Sued for Sampling Pastor’s Sermon in ‘Come to Live’ Without Permission

Bishop David P. Moten is suing Kanye West, who is now legally named Ye, for sampling portions of a sermon Moten delivered at Joy of the Lord Worship Center in Victoria, Texas, in the song "Come to Life."