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Missouri to Vote on Prayer Amendment as Critics Warn of Legal Nightmares
The vote tomorrow highlights religious freedom and questions of interpretation.
August 6, 2012
Supreme Court: What's More Important than Church Doctrine?
Can the justices decide an employment case without making religious decisions? Says Breyer: 'This is tough and I'm stuck.'
October 5, 2011
Baptist Fellowship Offering Cash Incentives to Churches Considering Female Pastors
Why leaders are willing to pay expenses for search committees that consider women for church leadership.
October 5, 2011
Do Christian Athletes Strike Out on Big-dollar Contracts?
Observers ask whether Albert Pujols' Christian testimony squares with his holding out for the largest contract in the history of baseball.
February 25, 2011
Tea Party Insurgence Ripples Through Missouri Synod Election
Confessionalists say the standing president has taken a nondenominational, evangelical megachurch approach.
April 30, 2010
Motive Still Unclear in Deadly Mo. Church Shooting
Plus: What's next after Taliban release of two Korean hostages, Catholic bishop suggests calling God Allah, and other stories from online sources around the world.
August 15, 2007
Giving Spirit
These 10 cities have the highest rate of residents who volunteer in religious venues.
August 15, 2007
Do 'Gay Adoption' Opponents Oppose 'Obese Adoption'?
A Missouri judge's decision prompts the question.
July 27, 2007
A Royal Pain 
Following Kansas City's baseball team ain't easy ... but it builds character and perseverance.
March 2, 2006
Poaching Eggs
The latest sad story from the Korean soap opera—and a lack of Talent in Missouri.
February 17, 2006
Joyce Meyer Responds to Critics, Shifts Income Source
Amid cancellation and watchdog's call for IRS investigation, evangelist defends finances.
January 1, 2004
School Lets 'God Bless' Student Back on Air
Plus: Can the Salvation Army survive a $1.5 billion gift? And other stories from online sources around the world.
January 1, 2004
Pastor leaves his flock and a failed expansion project behind him
At first glance, it seems like a tragic but familiar tale of a church getting too ambitious, growing faster than it ought. But Douglas Lay, a former pastor at the church, is among those who tell a different story. (Post-Dispatch)
Fate of Baptist pastor accused of abuse is in the hands of his flock
Since Rev. Travis Smith’s arrest in October on sexual abuse and statutory rape charges, which follow similar allegations from 2010, forgiveness from his congregation has become critical to his survival as its pastor. It is this group of about 100 souls — not a bishop, nor a disciplinary committee nor national church leaders at a faraway headquarters — who will decide Smith’s future in the Southern Baptist Convention. (Post-Dispatch)
Twists in Bethany Deaton Murder Case Put Spotlight on Charismatic Sect
International House of Prayer disavows splinter group. (The New York Times)
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