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Lifeway remembers the life and legacy of ‘Experiencing God’ author Henry Blackaby

Lifeway remembers the life and legacy of ‘Experiencing God’ author Henry Blackaby

February 14, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP) — Henry Blackaby, author of Experiencing God, passed away Feb. 10 at the age of 88. Considered a spiritual statesman by many, the…

5 ways to communicate to the ‘Nones’ — who aren’t listening

5 ways to communicate to the ‘Nones’ — who aren’t listening

February 5, 2024

Research reveals many non-Christians consider Bible divinely inspired

Research reveals many non-Christians consider Bible divinely inspired

February 2, 2024

Despite 46% baptism surge, negative trend continues in SBC

Austin Bahm (left), college pastor at Temple Church, Hattiesburg, performs a baptism during one of the church's outdoor baptism services last year. (Photo credit: Temple Church)

Despite 46% baptism surge, negative trend continues in SBC

January 26, 2024

Two national reports expected today in SBC life

More than 200 gathered for the January Board Meeting at National WMU’s office in Birmingham. Sunday morning’s schedule included a time of worship. (Photo credit: Sarah Goff/National WMU)

Two national reports expected today in SBC life

January 8, 2024

Supreme Court upholds states’
rights for women in sports
WASHINGTON (BP) — A Supreme Court ruling today over two cases out of Idaho and West Virginia upheld the rights of schools to determine gender according to biological sex, and not by gender identity, when it comes to sports. The individuals at the center of Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. each held that their Title IX rights had been violated when they were not allowed to compete on the women’s cross country and track and field teams. The 6-3 decision, however, focused on innate physical advantages males have over females — regardless of the use of puberty blockers — and thus made the cases about safety for female athletes as well as competitive fairness. The West Virginia decision speaks to athletics up through high school. The Idaho case originated at Boise State University and thus impacts sports through the collegiate level. Justice Brett Kavanaugh delivered the prevailing opinion, joined by Chief Justice John Roberts, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett. Thomas and Gorsuch filed separate concurring opinions. Justice Sonia Sotomayor filed the dissenting opinion, joined by Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson.