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New anti-conversion law concerns Christians in India

The Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party in India's Gujarat state has implemented an ?anti-conversion? law passed in 2003, increasing fears among Christians that it will open the door to false accusations by Hindu extremists.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for May 15, 2008

The collegiate ministry team from Crowfield Baptist Church, Goose Creek, visited the campus of Charleston Southern University recently to provide students with water, candy, and study packets for their upcoming final exams. “The outreach of Crowfield Baptist is an... Continue Reading »

Monaghan Baptist holds mortgage-burning ceremony

The history of Monaghan Baptist Church dates back more than 100 years and on Sunday, May 4, another chapter in Monaghan's history book was completed.?A mortgage-burning service was held with the congregation witnessing as Barry Dilworth, pastor of Monaghan... Continue Reading »

Anderson students focus on missions during spring break

Students, faculty, and staff at Anderson University traveled to New Orleans, New York and Myrtle Beach during spring break, March 17-21, to assist existing ministries with meeting the physical and spiritual needs of people in those areas.... Continue Reading »

Investors seek to block settlement agreement in Parish fraud case

A small group of investors is seeking to block a $3.9 million settlement that would shield Charleston Southern University from liability in the fraud case of Al Parish, a former economics professor at the school.... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

Angelina Jolie. Jessica Alba. Jodie Foster. Jennifer Lopez. In addition to talent and cash, what do these Hollywood superstars have in common? Babies. The newest trend among the stars is to become a momma.... Continue Reading »

Americans vote ‘yes’ on Christians in politics

Despite what many in the mainstream media say, a majority of Americans, and an even larger majority of religiously affiliated citizens, don't believe that Christians are too involved in politics, a new poll shows.... Continue Reading »

First Person: Will I feel like an alien while back in South Carolina?

By the time you read this, I?ll be back in South Carolina after three years of serving the Lord in South Asia. I?ll probably also be in culture shock ? the reverse kind.... Continue Reading »

Wilton delves into John 17 with new book, ‘When God Prayed’

Don Wilton is the author of ?When God Prayed,? a new release from the Broadman and Holman Publishing Group in Nashville, that delves into what the pastor of First Baptist Church, Spartanburg, called ?one of the most incredible accounts... Continue Reading »

To Charleston Southern graduates: A call to a life of significance

Charleston Southern University held its commencement ceremony May 3, in which 300 undergraduate and graduate students received their degrees. Thousands of parents, friends and relatives packed the North Charleston Coliseum to witness the occasion.... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University graduates record class

Charles ?Buddy? Freeman encouraged 250 North Greenville University graduates May 1 to ?bring sanity back into an insane world.? The graduating class marks the single largest class in the school's 116-year history.... Continue Reading »

175 graduates receive degrees at Anderson

Anderson University held spring commencement May 3, and among the 175 who crossed the stage were 13 graduates who received the first master's degrees awarded in the school's history.... Continue Reading »