churches

Alabama Supreme Court won’t rehear case on UMC split

The major split in the denomination comes after the denomination voted earlier this year to end prohibitions on same-sex marriage.

Jacob Holmes

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August 26, 2024

Alabama Legislature passes bill to punish child sex abuse by clergy

A bill by Rep. Leigh Hulsey and Sen. Roger Smitherman would punish church leaders who engage in sexual activity with anyone under age 19.

Josh Moon

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April 29, 2024

FFRF objects to church proselytizing for snacks in Etowah schools

The Southside Wrestling Team is asking churches to donate snacks and water in exchange for allowing the churches to “pour into” students.

Patrick Darrington

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December 26, 2023

Opinion

Confronting “church hurt” emotionally, physically, sexually, spiritually

In the church-going community, members are talking more openly than ever about “church hurt."

David Person

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July 6, 2023

SBC executive committee votes to waive attorney-client privilege in abuse review

After weeks of heated meetings and two votes against transparency, members voted to allow access to the committee's documents.

Eddie Burkhalter

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October 6, 2021

Saraland pastor elected Southern Baptist Convention president

Saraland pastor Ed Litton's election stopped efforts by a more conservative faction to take control of the denomination.

Josh Moon

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June 16, 2021

House passes bill to ban sale of drug paraphernalia near schools and churches

Selling drug paraphernalia within 1,000 feet of a church or school would mean a $250 fine on top of any other penalties.

Brandon Moseley

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April 22, 2021

Lawmaker pre-files bill to limit state’s authority to close businesses, churches in state of emergency

HB103 would limit the current powers wielded by the governor and other public officials.

Brandon Moseley

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January 29, 2021

Congressman-elect Jerry Carl says he opposes another lockdown

Carl said he wants “a return to normalcy,” in an interview with Fox News last week.

Brandon Moseley

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December 29, 2020