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A dehumanizing immigration policy requires a robust theology of protest
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (130+ words) One could argue that the first time Christians protested was the early church's refusal to worship Roman gods and its subsequent persecution. In a story that has captured the imagination of generations of Christians, St. Lawrence, a third-century deacon, was…...
Why an open letter still matters
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (520+ words) OpinionNikki Hardeman "|" January 26, 2026 In April 2023, Baptist Women in Ministry shared an Open Letter to Baptist Women in response to an increase in actions against Baptist women who minister, lead and serve as pastors, specifically within the Southern Baptist Convention. In…...
BNG podcasts and social media address Twin Cities issues
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (221+ words) NewsBNG staff "|" January 21, 2026 Two of BNG's podcast have released segments addressing ICE actions in Minneapolis-St. Paul and the reactions to that show of force. On "Highest Power: Church + State," Rick Pidcock has addressed the Twin Cities controversies several times. In…...
Protest at St. Paul church ignites cries of religious persecution
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (785+ words) NewsMark Wingfield "|" January 19, 2026 In a year of political divisiveness, a Sunday protest at a Southern Baptist Church in St. Paul, Minn., has drawn a new line in the sand. Protesters led by former CNN anchor Don Lemon entered Cities Church…...