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🌎 IRS says churches can endorse political candidates in reversal of decades-long precedent


July 13, 2025

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IN THE NEWS

IRS says churches can endorse political candidates in reversal of decades-long precedent

In a reversal of decades of legal precedent, the Internal Revenue Service said in court filings on July 7 that churches and other religious 501 c(3) organizations can endorse political candidates in certain circumstances. The new position, made in....


Faith, conservative values take center stage as Christian pop climbs US music charts: report

Christian and “traditional” pop songs are rising on U.S. music charts, reflecting what some analysts call a broader cultural shift toward conservative values in entertainment, according to recent reports. Alex Warren’s “Ordinary,” described....


What Leo XIV’s thesis reveals about his theology of leadership

On May 17, just over a week after white smoke rose above St. Peter’s Square, I offered the first public analysis of Pope Leo XIV’s doctoral dissertation — five days before The New York Times published its own. Since then, interest in the text....


‘We were safe the whole time’

Staff whooped and hollered as a skid steer moved a tree blocking Camp Bandina’s front entrance, clearing the way for campers to return home this past weekend. The tree’s base, which measured more than 6 feet long, was firmly lodged there by....


Texas Baptist entities feature in BWA business

The Baptist World Alliance General Council on July 9 approved 17 new BWA member bodies and partners—including five affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas or are closely connected with Texas Baptists. Convención....



FROM FAITH ON VIEW

Ukraine’s persecuted Christians: New film exposes hidden religious war

Colby Barrett, an evangelical Christian from Colorado, initially declined an invitation to help Ukraine. Preoccupied with family and business, he changed his mind after learning about Christian persecution in the region. In September, Barrett joined a....


Hindu nationalism and justice clash in Graham Staines murder case

Mahendra Hembram, convicted for the 1999 murder of missionary Graham Staines and his sons, was released in April from Keonjhar jail in Odisha, India. His early release after 25 years, granted on the grounds of good behavior, was met with....


Camp Mystic tragedy: Faith and accountability after central Texas flood

A flash flood swept through Camp Mystic in Central Texas over the weekend, killing at least 27 children and counselors. The tragedy struck when the nearby Guadalupe River surged over 26 feet in less than an hour. Photos and videos show soaked....


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COMMENTARY

Voices: Pastor, please don’t endorse a candidate

The IRS is reversing its decades-old position prohibiting pastors from endorsing candidates from the pulpit. On one hand, I celebrate the fact the government is removing itself from what clergy may and may not say. That’s a good thing, in....


100 years after evolution went on trial, the Scopes case still reverberates

One hundred years ago, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., became the unlikely stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history. A local substitute teacher, John Scopes, was charged with the crime of teaching Charles Darwin's theory of....


Why Do So Many People Think Trump Is Good?

There’s a question that’s been bugging me for nearly a decade. How is it that half of America looks at Donald Trump and doesn’t find him morally repellent? He lies, cheats, steals, betrays, and behaves cruelly and corruptly, and more than 70....


The Dehumanizing Force of Administrative Sludge

When I wrote You Are Not Your Own, I discussed a series of mundane bureaucratic actions that contribute to a feeling of exhaustion and indignity. One example was buying homeowners insurance over the phone from someone who had never....


What Does It Mean To Be Meek? (Matthew 5:5 Explained)

We live in a world that celebrates strength; the loud, the bold, and the dominant are those who “win”. We’re told to speak up, take control, and fight for what’s ours. Power gets praised. But meekness? Not so much, when’s the last time you used....



GOOD NEWS

Texas Man Follows Gut Feeling, Saves Mom and Three Kids Moments Before Flood Destroys Home

Sometimes God speaks to us through gentle whispers no matter what we believe. Matthew Crowder listened to that quiet inner voice and it made all the difference for a family trapped by rising flood waters. Matthew was driving to work early Friday....


Tinder Couple Who Exchanged Messages for 3 Years Finally Meets on ‘Good Morning America’

In the age of digital romance, the story of Josh Avsec and Michelle Arendas stands out as a testament to the power of patience, humor, and social media. The couple, who matched on Tinder in 2014, exchanged playful messages over three years....


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