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SBC Leaders Apologize for Not Including Black Leaders in CRT Discussion

In response to weeks of reaction to a statement denouncing critical race theory and a request for a meeting from the SBC’s National African American Fellowship, the denomination's seminary presidents and fellowship leaders met on Wednesday (Jan. 6).

Christians Explain Why They Attended D.C. Protest Rallies

The D.C. protest turned riot caught many by surprise, including some Christians who showed up for prayer events. Others, including Christians who also showed up for prayer events, were not so surprised.

Assault on US Capitol Dismays United Methodists

The Capitol Hill church, at Fifth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, is about five blocks away from the riots that broke out at the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday.

Pro-Trump Prayer Meeting Filled With Calls for a ‘miracle’

An online pro-Trump prayer meeting was filled with defiance on Wednesday night, even as evangelical and charismatic supporters of President Donald Trump admitted that chances the election will be overturned were slim.

Christian Lay Leader Arrested on Blasphemy Charges in Pakistan

A 25-year-old Christian is in police custody in Lahore, Pakistan, and is charged with blasphemy for sharing a social media post that was critical of Islam.

First Christian Arrested Under New ‘Anti-Conversion’ Law in U.P., India

A Korean Christian and three nationals of India are in jail in Uttar Pradesh state, accused of fraudulent conversion attempts while distributing food and other aid to people in need.

Ronnie Floyd Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Months of ‘being careful’

The president of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), Ronnie Floyd shared the news he has COVID-19 in an email sent to followers on Wednesday.

How the Shofar Emerged as a Weapon of Spiritual Warfare for Some Evangelicals

Over the past few decades, the Jewish ritual of shofar blowing has been overtaken by some evangelicals who have come to regard the shofar as a weapon of spiritual warfare.