Southern Baptist Convention
Coverage of Southern Baptist Convention in the Nexus archive.
- Southern Baptists Elect Willy Rice, Pastor Favored by Right-Wing Faction, as President
Willy Rice, a Florida pastor, was elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention. The election occurred at the convention's annual meeting, with Rice favored by a right-wing faction.
- After decades of rising support, same-sex marriage acceptance may be stalling, Gallup poll shows
A Gallup poll indicates that U.S. support for same-sex marriage has flattened after decades of growth, with a notable decline among Republicans. While 65% of U.S. adults now support legal same-sex marriage, Republican acceptance dropped to 37%, contributing to a widening partisan divide on LGBTQ+ issues.
- After decades of rising support, same-sex marriage acceptance may be stalling, Gallup poll shows
A Gallup poll indicates that support for same-sex marriage in the U.S. has stalled after decades of growth, with 65% of adults now favoring it, down from 71% in 2022 and 2023. The decline is primarily driven by Republicans, while Democrats and independents maintain stable support. Some states are pushing to ban same-sex marriage despite its nationwide legal recognition since a 2015 Supreme Court ruling.
- After decades of rising support, same-sex marriage acceptance may be stalling, Gallup poll shows
A Gallup poll shows acceptance of same-sex marriage in the U.S. has flattened after decades of growth, with a notable decline among Republicans. While 65% of U.S. adults currently support legal same-sex marriage, Republican support dropped to 37%, contrasting with stable views among Democrats and independents. Legislative efforts to ban same-sex marriage in some states and pushback against the 2015 Supreme Court ruling are highlighted.
- Takeaways from AP’s profile of a Christian IVF doctor
Dr. John Gordon, a Christian IVF doctor, has doubts about his profession and starts a faith-based clinic that does not discard viable embryos. The clinic, Rejoice Fertility, facilitates embryo adoptions and limits the number of embryos created. Over 100,000 US babies were born through IVF in 2024.