Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics jumps into Bible, pot debate
By Greg Horton — September 3, 2015
OKLAHOMA CITY (RNS) After two commenters posted references to the Bible in response to a story about the effects of marijuana on the brain, a bureau employee engaged them in a theological argument.
Southern Baptists to open their ranks to missionaries who speak in tongues
By Greg Horton — May 14, 2015
(RNS) Allowing Southern Baptist missionaries to speak in tongues, or have what some SBC leaders call a “private prayer language,” speaks to the growing strength of Pentecostal churches in Africa, Asia and South America, where Southern Baptists are competing for converts.
Hindu group wants a monument on Oklahoma Capitol grounds
By Greg Horton — December 11, 2013
OKLAHOMA CITY (RNS) A few days after a group of Satanists announced plans to donate a memorial on the grounds of the Oklahoma Capitol, a Hindu organization said it would apply for permission to erect a statue of Hanuman, the monkey god.