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Pathway readers await answers on SBC’s new LGBTQ-friendly law firm

The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee’s (EC) hiring of a law firm that supports the LGBTQ lifestyle has prompted Pathway readers to respond with phone calls, emails and letters.
Columnists

Blinded by madness, America needs God’s truth

Bloom reminds us, “Every age is blind to its own worst madness.” But we serve a Savior who makes the blind see. May God make America see truth.
National

LGBTQ views of SBC’s new law firm questioned

Up to $2 million of Cooperative Program funds will be paid by the Southern Baptist Convention's (SBC) Executive Committee (EC) to cover legal fees of its newly-retained law firm that supports the Nashville Pride festival, the LGBTQ Bar, and is praised by the Human Rights Campaign, one of the nation’s largest LGBTQ organizations.
Columnists

Missouri bill addresses threat to religious freedom

I recently told a Missouri lawmaker, who advocated that LGBTQ rights take priority over freedom of conscience, that under no circumstances would Missouri Southern Baptists allow their First Amendment rights to be replaced with flimsy statutory “protection” by state law.
Ethics

Missouri ‘Equality Act’ jeopardizes Christians’ First Amendment rights

A bill that threatens the First Amendment rights of Missouri Christians has been introduced in the Missouri House of Representatives and Senate. Senate bill 711 is sponsored by Sen. Greg Razor, a Kansas City Democrat who is a homosexual. State Rep. Shamed Dogan, R-Ballwin, is sponsoring a House version. Known as the Missouri Non-Discrimination Act (MONA), it is a state version of the highly controversial Equality Act at the federal level.
Columnists

Media outrage explodes over governor’s ‘Christian values’ statement

Say something that the liberal news media dislikes and a piranha-like frenzy commences. Take, for example, words articulated by Gov. Mike Parson: “Missourians know that I share these beliefs and would not have nominated someone who does not share the same Christian values.”
Columnists

Grateful to Dr. McCullen for 20 years with The Pathway

For the past 20 years I have joined Pathway readers in being blessed by the Bible study lessons written by Dr. Jim McCullen. Now, at age 85, “Dr. J” as I have always affectionately called him, has earned the right to put his pen in the ink well for the final time.
Columnists

Parental rights become priority for Mo. legislature

God intends for parents, not the government, to have the primary responsibility for training their children.
Columnists

Parental control issue will be front, center for ‘22

As we conclude another year by celebrating the birth of Jesus, America’s future seemingly hangs in the balance. Whether we become one thing or another may well depend on how we react in the days ahead. Our decisions are sure to impact generations to come.
Columnists

Thanksgiving memories never to be forgotten

This Thanksgiving I am thankful to have the memories of my dad, and I hope I have lived up to Proverbs 10:1, “A wise son makes a glad father.”
Ethics

‘Fight to protect our daughters’

Pro-life Missourians intend to challenge Illinois law allowing minors to get abortions without parental consent.
Columnists

Journalism that stands on the Word of God

The Pathway is a product of “The Conservative Resurgence” in the Southern Baptist Convention and “Project 1000” in the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC). Two decades ago Missouri Baptists dreamed of a day when the convention would once again be united in ministry. That day has arrived and the synergistic energy that exists between your state newspaper and the entities affiliated with the MBC is stronger than ever.

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