by Sarah Griffith | Feb 14, 2001 | News
Most Americans say the federal government is more responsible than organized religion for caring for the poor, according to a recent review of poll data. “A review of Gallup poll data shows that, on one hand, Americans are very religious but that, on the other...
by Sarah Griffith | Feb 14, 2001 | News
Black History Month gives churches opportunity to celebrate both historical memory and Christianity’s role in social reformation in the United States, said an Alabama history professor. “Religious groups ought to participate in and support historical...
by Sarah Griffith | Feb 14, 2001 | News
Black History Month is a time to celebrate black history but also cultural history and ethnic diversity, said an Atlanta, Ga., pastor. “We do not emphasize black history but cultural history,” said Emmanuel McCall, pastor of Christian Fellowship Baptist...
by Sarah Griffith | Feb 5, 2001 | News
Immigration ranks fairly low among social concerns for most Americans, according to the December 2000 issue of American Demographics. “The public, in general, seems to be more concerned about illegal immigrants than legal ones; Americans hold both positive and...
by Sarah Griffith | Jan 29, 2001 | Opinion
The South Carolina Baptist Convention (SCBC) issued an e-mail memorandum today clarifying an earlier memorandum urging South Carolina pastors to endorse former Sen. John Ashcroft’s nomination in their churches. Scott Vaughan, marketing director for the SCBC,...
