Ben Carson

Does Ben Carson have a blind spot on fetal tissue?

By David Gibson — August 14, 2015
(RNS) The dispute could become a political problem for Carson as he becomes a factor in the crowded GOP field.

Fetal tissue and Ben Carson’s abortion blind spot

By David Gibson — August 13, 2015
The Republican presidential candidate and retired neurosurgeon acknowledges that he did research using tissue from aborted fetuses. He says that's OK, but anti-abortion ethicists disagree.

10 faith facts about GOP front-runners in Fox News’ main debate

By Cathy Lynn Grossman — August 6, 2015
(RNS) Several candidates brought up God's guidance in the Fox News debate and most stayed true their religious background as detailed in RNS's series on "5 faith facts" about the men and woman of the 2016 race.

Younger Southern Baptists seek a less partisan approach to political engagement

By Christine Wicker — August 3, 2015
(RNS) The group is fledgling and includes few prominent names, but it made itself known in June when bloggers successfully pressured Southern Baptist leaders to cancel a speech by Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson.

Southern Baptists cozy up to GOP after pulling back (COMMENTARY)

By Jonathan Merritt — July 27, 2015
(RNS) The Southern Baptist Convention has been a vocal ally of the Republican Party in recent years, and this latest move indicates that it is having a difficult time breaking from its past behavior.

Why Southern Baptists canceled an appearance by Ben Carson (COMMENTARY)

By Trevin Wax — April 28, 2015
(RNS) Younger Southern Baptists fear that a display of partisanship will sacrifice the meeting’s ability to be a prophetic voice in relation to both parties. The desire is not to withdraw politically, but to engage prophetically.

I share Ben Carson’s religion – but not his views on LGBT people

By Eliel Cruz — March 6, 2015
If you knew how the Seventh-day Adventist church handled LGBT topics – you wouldn't be surprised by Carson’s comments.

Ebola treatment prompts criticism from Ann Coulter, Donald Trump, Ben Carson

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — August 6, 2014
(RNS) "People that go to far away places to help are great -- but must suffer the consequences," Donald Trump said.

DuBois leaving White House faith-based post

By Lauren Markoe — February 7, 2013
(RNS) President Obama opened the National Prayer Breakfast Thursday (Feb. 7) with the news that Joshua DuBois, head of the White House office focused on the intersection of religion and public policy, will step down this week.
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