BRIDGETON – Despite continued attacks across the nation on pregnancy care centers and other pro-life organizations, ministries that uphold the sanctity of life are standing firm in their efforts to give hope and healing to parents and children, especially those in crisis situations. The reversal of the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision has only highlighted the importance of such ministries, Missouri Baptist Children’s Home (MBCH) President Russell Martin told The Pathway. “The … [Read more...]
What does the Bible say about abortion?
When the Supreme Court recently reversed Roe v. Wade, the issue of abortion exploded into the national consciousness. Now, more than ever, Christians must be clear that abortion is a moral question rather than a political one. As a moral issue, we must confidently know how Scripture addresses it. As Christians, our authority on abortion comes from the Word of God. God is not silent on the value of life, and we need to know what He says about it. Scripture offers three general principles to … [Read more...]
House passes same-sex marriage bill with GOP help
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article includes additional reporting by Pathway staff. WASHINGTON (BP) – The U.S. House of Representatives voted July 19 to codify same-sex marriage into law with the help of one-fifth of its Republican members and to the chagrin of Southern Baptist leaders. With all the Democrats and 47 Republicans voting in favor, the House approved the Respect for Marriage Act in a 267-157 roll call. The proposal would repeal the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and require … [Read more...]
Americans believe religious liberty is declining
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – While most Americans say religious liberty is on the decline in the country, even more believe Christians are increasingly confronted with intolerance in the U.S. But some say American Christians complain too much about how they are treated. Over half of Americans (54%) say religious liberty is on the decline in America, including 24% who strongly agree, according to a Lifeway Research survey of 1,005 Americans in September 2021. Nearly 1 in 3 disagree (32%), and 14% … [Read more...]
‘Assure the right to life’: Lewis urges Southern Baptists to support pro-life amendment in U.S. Constitution
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article includes reporting by Tom Strode of Baptist Press. JEFFERSON CITY – Longtime Missouri Southern Baptist statesman and pro-life advocate Larry Lewis is calling Southern Baptists to lead out in support of a pro-life amendment to the United States Constitution. Lewis was among many Southern Baptist pro-life advocates who rejoiced, June 24, when the high court overruled its 1973 Roe v. Wade opinion – as well as the 1992 Planned Parenthood v. Casey ruling that … [Read more...]
U.S. Appeals Court rules in favor of Missouri’s pro-life law
JEFFERSON CITY – Just six days after the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a Missouri law that prohibits abortions for babies with Down syndrome, Gov. Mike Parson on July 14 rejected a call for a special session by pro-choice Democrats. While the court ruling gives Missouri the power to enforce its ban on Down syndrome-related abortions, the policy was already enforced after Missouri enacted a statewide trigger ban of the procedure in June following the U.S. Supreme Court … [Read more...]
Pregnancy support centers attacked after Court ruling
NASHVILLE (BP) – Pregnancy care centers across the United States were told to heighten security over the weekend in light of Friday’s (June 24) Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. Extremist pro-choice groups like Jane’s Revenge took to the internet to encourage people to join in their violent brigades or start their own. A June 25 post on the Jane’s Revenge website said, “Everyone with the urge to paint, to burn, to cut, to jam: now is the time. Go forth and manifest the … [Read more...]
Longtime, pro-life advocates in SBC rejoice at Roe’s demise
NASHVILLE (BP)—Southern Baptists who have advocated for preborn children and their mothers for decades rejoiced at the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of nearly 50 years of nationwide, legalized abortion while acknowledging much work remains. A day many persistent, pro-life advocates had long sought and prayed for arrived June 24, when the high court overruled its 1973 Roe v. Wade opinion – as well as the 1992 Planned Parenthood v. Casey ruling that affirmed Roe — and returned abortion … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist leaders praise God for end of ‘Roe v. Wade’
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article includes reporting by Baptist Press writer Tom Strode and Pathway associate editor Benjamin Hawkins. JEFFERSON CITY – On June 24, Missouri Baptist leaders praised God and urged churches to vigilance after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a 1973 high court decision that resulted in the deaths of more than 60 million preborn children. In response to the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Gov. Mike Parson signed a proclamation ending … [Read more...]
High school coach’s prayers constitutional, SCOTUS rules
WASHINGTON (BP) – The post-game, midfield prayer of a high school football coach did not violate the First Amendment’s ban on government establishment of religion, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision, June 27. The justices decided the Bremerton (Wash.) School District actually violated the First Amendment rights of Joseph Kennedy by removing him as a coach because of its concerns his practice infringed on the Establishment Clause. “[A] government entity sought to punish an … [Read more...]
MBC’s Yeats: ‘An historic day for the sanctity of life’
A message from Dr. John Yeats, Executive Director of the Missouri Baptist Convention Today is the day that pro-lifers have anticipated for 50 years and I have worked for my entire adult life! Finally, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has restored justice and overturned the egregious decision of Roe v. Wade with its Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision. We have long known the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled; … [Read more...]
SCOTUS: Maine can’t discriminate against parents who choose religious schools
WASHINGTON (Whitehead Law Legal Update) – In a major victory for parents seeking educational choice options, June 21, the United States Supreme Court said, by a 6-3 vote, that a state tuition aid program cannot discriminate against parents who choose private religious schools just because the schools teach religion. In doing so, the Court extended the principle of “equal access” to parents seeking school choice, a ruling which may encourage tuition aid programs across the country and may … [Read more...]
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