Bob Jones University
In new Bob Jones University podcast, former students and faculty blast ‘insular’ culture
By Kathryn Post — September 12, 2023
(RNS) — 'Surviving Bob Jones University: A Christian Cult' aims to show how alleged patterns of conformity, isolation, information control and surveillance impacted members of the Bob Jones ecosystem.
Pioneering Christian broadcaster Stuart Epperson dies
By Yonat Shimron — July 18, 2023
(RNS) — Epperson and his brother-in-law, Edward Atsinger, built Salem into a radio powerhouse that became a key communication channel for the religious right and a mainstay of the Republican Party.
Bob Jones president resigns, accuses board chair of thwarting Title IX complaint
By Bob Smietana — April 6, 2023
(RNS) — President since 2014, Pettit had helped soften some of the school’s rules while maintaining its conservative beliefs. That did not sit well with some board members.
Randall Balmer on why racism, not abortion, birthed the religious right
By Yonat Shimron — September 22, 2021
(RNS) — In his new book, he shows it was government interference in ‘segregation academies’ such as Bob Jones University that sparked the growth of the religious right. Opposition to abortion was an afterthought.
SC Protestant-only ministry changes course, opens its doors to Catholics
By Yonat Shimron — July 31, 2019
(RNS) — Earlier this month, Miracle Hill Ministries announced it would allow Catholics to serve as parents to foster children in its government-funded foster care agency.
In fight over Protestant-only foster agency, lawsuit asks: Who is a Christian?
By Yonat Shimron — February 25, 2019
(RNS) — 'It’s a pretty common belief here in the South that Catholics are not Christian,' said Aimee Maddonna, who sued the federal and state government for allowing Miracle Hill Ministries to discriminate against non-Protestants.
The great evangelical divorce: continuing the conversation
By David P. Gushee — February 15, 2016
The author responds to numerous questions about his latest post saying conservative and progressive evangelicals are heading for a divorce.
5 faith facts about George Pataki: A Catholic who doesn’t always toe the line
By Lauren Markoe — May 28, 2015
(RNS) Pataki is Roman Catholic but has frequently taken stances that conflict with Catholic teaching.
Bob Jones III apologizes for stone-the-gays remarks
By Kevin Eckstrom — March 23, 2015
(RNS) “Upon now reading these long-forgotten words, they seem to me as words belonging to a total stranger -- were my name not attached," former Bob Jones University President Bob Jones III said.
Bob Jones University president apologizes to victims of sexual assault as report is released
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — December 11, 2014
(RNS) A two-year investigation led by Billy Graham's grandson concluded that the school poorly responded to victims of sexual assault.
Update: Bob Jones University rehires firm hired to investigate sex abuse
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — February 25, 2014
(RNS) The Christian school had fired the group one month before it planned to release the findings of its 13-month review.
Bob Jones University fires firm hired to investigate sex abuse
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — February 7, 2014
(RNS) The timing may have to do with the Christian university's president's resignation due to health concerns.
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