National News Archives - The Baptist Paper

Decline of religious identification stalled but not trending up yet

December 9, 2025

Religion in America might be best described in the words of rap artist LL Cool J: Don’t call it a comeback. At least not yet.

Evangelist’s case goes before the Supreme Court

December 4, 2025

Authorities arrested Gabriel Olivier in 2021 after refusing to remain in a designated protest zone in Brandon, Mississippi.

Student takes stand after receiving failing grade for Christian views

December 3, 2025

Samantha Fulnecky’s final grade won’t be negatively affected by her Christian views on a controversial issue. The University of Oklahoma student recently complained she was discriminated against after receiving a zero on her essay that expressed her Christian views on gender.

From ‘brain rot’ to ‘rage bait’: Oxford’s word of the year

December 2, 2025

Look out “brain rot,” this year’s word of the year is “rage bait,” according to Oxford University Press.

Black Friday sales hit record levels; Baptists gear up for Giving Tuesday

December 1, 2025

Congratulations if you survived shopping on Black Friday (Nov. 28). The annual shopping tradition for many families prompted sales to hit record levels this year, rising about 4% from 2024, according to multiple media reports.

Ten Commandments battle spreads in TX over new law

November 21, 2025

A federal judge ordered 14 Texas school districts to remove Ten Commandments displays from classrooms by Dec. 1, ruling unconstitutional a new state law that has required the displays since September.

Study signals new opportunity for men’s ministry

November 18, 2025

The gap is the widest Barna has recorded, with 43% of men reporting weekly attendance compared to 36% of women. Barna says the rise is being driven mostly by younger men.

Families sue Camp Mystic, allege gross negligence

November 11, 2025

The suit reportedly claims Camp Mystic ignored known flood risks, housed campers in flood zones, and failed to evacuate despite state rules requiring emergency plans.

Supreme Court rejects revisiting same-sex ‘marriage’ issue

November 10, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday (Nov. 10) reportedly declined to revisit Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 decision that legalized same-sex ‘marriage’ nationwide.