Remembering James E. Wood Jr: 1922-2019

James E. Wood Jr., the accomplished author and scholar who led the Baptist Joint Committee in the 1970s, passed away March 24, 2019, at age 96. A former missionary and professor, Wood left his mark on the church-state field around the world through his academic pursuits, personal work and eight years leading BJC.

New Congress brings changes, breaks barriers

The 116th Congress made headlines for all the diversity barriers it has broken, especially in terms of religious belief and female representation. The new Congress — whose members were sworn in on January 3 — more accurately reflects the racial and religious makeup of the United States than previous Congresses.

Why some religious groups want to see the Peace Cross removed

By John Domen // WTOP The fate of the Bladensburg Peace Cross will be decided in June by the U.S. Supreme Court, though it appeared a majority of justices seemed inclined to find a way to permit the cross to stay. Both conservative and liberal justices noted that...