House Reps Pass Historic Climate Legislation by Slim Margin Members of the U.S. House narrowly passed unprecedented climate legislation, which was endorsed by more than 140 Baptist leaders. The bill still needs approval from the Senate before going to President Obama.
Down on Today's Youth? Try Spending a Week with 500 of Them So you think today's young people are hopeless? Maybe you should spend a week with nearly 500 of them at the annual Lott Carey Youth Seminar. You'll find visionaries who believe God will do more than we can ever imagine.
'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" blows up real good – and that's about it. With plot holes large enough to drive Optimus Prime through, this sequel should be avoided at all costs. (Photo: Paramount Pictures)
Burqa Battle Is Over Competing Visions of Religion in Public Square The battle over the burqa has broken out between President Barack Obama and French President Nicholas Sarkozy. The French president's view reflects hostility toward religion while Obama displays respect for religion. Robert Parham
'The Proposal' No one likes tyrannical editor-in-chief Margaret Tate in the romantic comedy "The Proposal," especially her downtrodden assistant, Andrew. Yet in a plot that can happen only in the movies, we know these two must get together. (Photo: Touchstone Pictures) Michael Leathers
'Land of the Lost' "Land of the Lost" is a film adaptation of the cheesy children's television series by Sid and Marty Krofft. The movie attempts to capture some of that cheese, but it's not bad enough to be good. It is just bad. (Photo: Universal Pictures) Mike Parnell
‘Coraline’ “Coraline” is the most visually stimulating movie I have seen. It ranks with any that Pixar or Dreamworks have produced. Mike Parnell
Presbyterians Lose Most Members Since 1983 Merger (RNS) The Presbyterian Church (USA) lost more than 69,000 members in 2008, the largest drop in membership since the denomination was formed in 1983. Daniel Burke
Coroner Describes Scene at Infant Girl's Death OREGON CITY, Ore. (RNS) A deputy medical examiner on Tuesday (June 30) told a packed courtroom that nearly 200 church members were gathered at the home of a 15-month-old girl who died when her parents chose faith-healing over traditional medicine. Steve Mayes
Conservatives Launch New 'Freedom Federation' WASHINGTON (RNS) A new federation of two dozen conservative Christian groups announced plans Tuesday (June 30) to work together to strategize around moral values they feel are under attack across the country. Adelle M. Banks
Videos
Golden Rule Politics - BCE
A clip from "Golden Rule Politics," a DVD from the Baptist Center for Ethics. This features Judy Baker, state representative from Missouri's 25th district.
