National Day of Prayer May Be Largest-Ever

Organizers say this year’s National Day of Prayer may have more participation than any other in recent history now that the observance is under fire. “I really believe this is going to be one of the strongest—if not the strongest—showing and outpouring of...

President Obama Proclaims National Day of Prayer

President Obama has issued a proclamation declaring this Thursday as National Day of Prayer. In his proclamation, he states that prayer has long been an important part of U.S. history. The nation upholds as fundamental principles the exercise of religion and freedom...

Churches Reach Out To Tennessee Flood Victims

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)–Churches and Baptist associations across Middle Tennessee are reaching out to members and residents who were impacted by a record-setting flood that damaged thousands of houses, killed a dozen people statewide and even shut down sections of...

Florida Religious Rights Bill Goes to Gov. Crist

A weakened school prayer bill has been sent to Florida Gov. Charlie Crist. The legislation inspired by a Florida Panhandle lawsuit received final passage 27-9 in the state Senate on Thursday. It earlier passed 107-8 in the House. The bill would bar schools from...