Racial Reconciliation - news
The miracle of Jena
In this season of ugly racial accusations, the viciousness of which in many cases has not been experienced in decades, it’s inspiring to hear about people of different colors and backgrounds coming together for the common good—and to know that Jesus Christ is the reason. more »
by: William H. Perkins, Jr. - Apr 15, 2008 - comments: 3 - topic(s): Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
Unstoppable Movement
JENA, La. – Jena’s revival continues, now half-way through its fifth week.
It’s meeting at Temple Baptist, where Jimmy Keene is pastor. He was on vacation in California for the first two weeks of the revival, when services were taking place at Midway Baptist. more »
by: Karen L. Willoughby - Apr 3, 2008 - topic(s): Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
Senate blocks filibuster, confirms Southwick
The Senate confirmed Oct. 24 another nominee to a federal appeals court after a contentious battle.
The Republicans stayed unified and gained enough Democrats to bring up for a vote the nomination of Leslie Southwick to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. more »
by: Tom Strode - Oct 24, 2007 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, National, Racial Reconciliation
Jena survives march, protest
JENA, La.– Colorful imagery splayed across national media notwithstanding, nothing much happened during a much-heralded, media-driven “race rally” that drew thousands of people from across the nation. more »
by: Karen L. Willoughby - Sep 27, 2007 - topic(s): Citizenship, National, Persecution, Racial Reconciliation, Social Issues
Central High 1957 desegregation crisis created struggle for Arkansas Baptists
During the Little Rock Central High School integration crisis of 50 years ago, Baptists stood firmly on both sides of the fence, as well as straddling the fence, according to 1957 editions of the Arkansas Baptist (now the Arkansas Baptist News). more »
by: Charlie Warren - Sep 20, 2007 - topic(s): Citizenship, Legislation, Persecution, Racial Reconciliation
Feinstein helps advance court nominee
One of President Bush’s embattled judicial nominees has escaped the Senate Judiciary Committee because a Democrat switched sides.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D.-Calif., joined the nine Republicans on the committee Aug. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 6, 2007 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, National, Racial Reconciliation
Land: Wilberforce shows ‘God’s arithmetic is not man’s’
Evangelical Christians can learn much from William Wilberforce’s example about God’s power in working through His people to overcome grave social evils, says Southern Baptist ethics leader Richard Land. more »
by: Tom Strode - Feb 23, 2007 - topic(s): Faith, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
Seinfeld star’s despicable meltdown further evidence of racism
NASHVILLE, Tenn., November 22, 2006 — Former “Seinfield” star Michael Richards’ tirade of racial slurs and obscenities at a comedy club in Hollywood shocked Americans this week. more »
Nov 22, 2006 - topic(s): Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
Congress gives chaplains partial religious liberty victory
Supporters of increased religious freedom for military chaplains gained at least a partial victory before Congress went into recess for the November election. more »
by: Tom Strode - Oct 7, 2006 - topic(s): Citizenship, Legislation, National, Racial Reconciliation
SBC’s Richard Land comments on the passing of Coretta Scott King
Dr. Richard Land, president of The Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, commented on the life and passing of Coretta Scott King, widow of the civil rights leader Dr. more »
Jan 31, 2006 - topic(s): Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation