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Verdict vacated against Florida church

Published on July 25, 2011

A $4.75 million judgment against Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, Fla., was vacated by a judge July 19 after he found two jurors concealed relevant information before a trial last fall about a teen injured on a youth ski... Continue Reading »

Gays see ‘watershed moment’; Gov’ court brief says they face ‘purposeful discrimination

Published on July 25, 2011

In a landmark legal brief that reads more like one from the ACLU or a gay legal group, the U.S. Justice Department argues that homosexuals exhibit immutable characteristics, have suffered a history of discrimination and that the federal government"s... Continue Reading »

Famine relief under way in Horn 0f Arica

Published on July 25, 2011

Southern Baptists already are at work with relief efforts in the Horn of Africa, where drought and famine threaten the lives of nearly 11 million people.... Continue Reading »

Obama, Pentagon certify DADT repeal

Published on July 25, 2011

President Obama and Pentagon leaders announced Friday they have certified the United States military is prepared for open homosexuals to serve in the armed services.... Continue Reading »

Senate turns back cut, cap, balance bill

Published on July 25, 2011

The U.S. Senate rejected July 22 a bill to reduce federal spending and to require a constitutional amendment to balance the budget before raising the debt ceiling.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Religious free exercise applies to politicians, too

Published on July 25, 2011

We are taking a dangerous path when we begin disqualifying individuals for public office if they actually practice the faith they profess.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: A living illustration of biblical love

Published on July 25, 2011

These days when negative news seems to dominate the headlines, I am always on the lookout for inspirational stories that accentuate the positive. I discovered one recently that deserves to be not only read but also contemplated.... Continue Reading »

Opportunities abound to minister to special-needs adults

Published on July 21, 2011

Throughout South Carolina, in every community, there are adults with special needs and disabilities who need ministry from South Carolina Baptist churches.... Continue Reading »

Acts 1:8 Challenge leaders chart future

Published on July 21, 2011

More than two dozen Southern Baptist missions leaders are making plans for the future of the Acts 1:8 Challenge initiative to mobilize churches to reach their communities, regions, the continent and the world with the Gospel.... Continue Reading »

Aiken Association ‘just the beginning’ for church multiplication process

Published on July 21, 2011

Daryl Price, director of the church multiplication group of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, is calling the Intentional Church Multiplication Process a success after one Edisto Association church and 10 Aiken churches completed the inaugural one-year process in June.... Continue Reading »

My Answer – by Billy Graham

Published on July 21, 2011

Dear Dr. Graham: My nephew has broken the hearts of his whole family, because he got involved in some very bad things and has just been sentenced to prison for at least seven years. I don't even know how... Continue Reading »

Campus Crusade adopts new name – ‘Cru’

Published on July 21, 2011

Campus Crusade for Christ announced Tuesday that it is ditching its name in the United States for a new, simplified one -- Cru.... Continue Reading »