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Biden Address Could Touch on Issues Important to Southern Baptists, Leatherwood Says

President Biden could offer in his State of the Union address some messages Southern Baptists would welcome despite the vast disagreements they have with his administration.

Church of England Submits Blessings for Same-Sex Couples to Fierce Debate in Synod

This coming week promises to be one of the most historic — and controversial — in the life of the Church of England, as its General Synod heads toward a resolution of a long debate over blessings of same-sex couples.

Amy Grant Responds to Criticism for Hosting Niece’s Same-Sex Wedding

Amy Grant, Christian music’s queen of pop, has responded to criticism surrounding news of her hosting her niece’s same-sex wedding.

Franklin Graham Criticizes Amy Grant Same-Sex Marriage Stance: ‘God Defines What Is Sin, Not Us’

Over the weekend, Franklin Graham shared his thoughts on Amy Grant’s decision to host her niece's upcoming same-sex wedding.

Christian Leaders React to the Signing of the Respect for Marriage Act Into Law

Though the president called it "a good day," a number of prominent Christian leaders responded with disappointment and criticism.

Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Bill Wins Senate Passage

The bill, which would ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages are enshrined in federal law, was approved 61-36 on Tuesday, including support from 12 Republicans.

Franklin Graham Describes ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ as a ‘Smokescreen’, Calls Out Republican Senators Who Voted for Bill

World-renowned conservative evangelist Franklin Graham (president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association) called out 12 Republican senators over the weekend after they voted in favor of the “Respect for Marriage Act” earlier this month (Nov. 16).

Senate Takes Step Toward Codifying Same-Sex Marriage

The U.S. Senate took the first and an apparently decisive step Wednesday (Nov. 16) toward codifying same-sex marriage into law with the aid of more than one-fifth of Republicans in the chamber.