Russell Moore
Russell Moore, Frank Page unite in wake of Baptist controversy over Trump
By guest — March 14, 2017
NASHVILLE (USA Today) Southern Baptist leader Russell Moore — an outspoken critic of President Trump — and another top-ranking denominational leader discussed strengthening ties across the Protestant network of churches.
Russell Moore responds to Southern Baptist detractors
By Adelle M. Banks — December 20, 2016
(RNS) In his column, Moore said there were times during the campaign he thought it would have been 'negligent' to keep quiet.
Marginalizing Russell Moore is grave mistake for Southern Baptists
By Jonathan Merritt — December 20, 2016
(RNS) Southern Baptists are threatening to withhold funds from Moore's agency. But they need him more than he needs them, writes Jonathan Merritt.
On the delusion of clergy access to the royal throne
By David P. Gushee — December 20, 2016
The religious leader types who get access to the White House are mainly useful idiots.
New International Religious Freedom Act a first for atheists
By Kimberly Winston — December 19, 2016
(RNS) The freshly signed Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act is being heralded by both atheists and Christians as a milestone.
What Russell Moore won’t say
By Mark Silk — November 3, 2016
The president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention takes on the old guard of the Religious Right, but holds back from challenging the alliance with the GOP.
Why the Christian right still supports Trump
By David P. Gushee — October 15, 2016
(RNS) The Christian right once said we need men of strong character to lead our nation. But that was before.
Two cheers for Russell Moore
By Mark Silk — September 2, 2016
Or, the crack-up of the religious right.
14 conservative Christians who are not supporting Trump
By Emily McFarlan Miller — June 21, 2016
(RNS) Not all conservative Christians, or evangelicals, have lined up behind Donald Trump for president.
Southern Baptist leader defends religious liberty for Muslims
By Adelle M. Banks — June 15, 2016
(RNS) An Arkansas pastor offered a motion calling for the removal from office of SBC leaders who supported the right of Muslims to build mosques.
Southern Baptists: ‘Discontinue the display of the Confederate battle flag’
By Adelle M. Banks — June 14, 2016
(RNS) Baptists considered the resolution almost a year after nine people were gunned down at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., by an alleged killer who posed for photos with the rebel flag.
Christians respond to Orlando massacre
By Emily McFarlan Miller — June 13, 2016
(RNS) Not all LGBT Christians heard good news in some of the well-meaning statements made by prominent Christians after the mass shooting that killed 50 at an LGBT nightclub in Orlando, Fla.
Russell Moore’s controversial LGBT comments at Justice Conference: Hateful or helpful?
By Jonathan Merritt — June 13, 2016
Moore was asked to speak on an ethic of life, but diverted his talk midway to offer withering statements on homosexuality.
Georgia Baptist official says religious freedom is not for Muslims
By David Gibson — June 9, 2016
(RNS) But Gerald Harris, editor of the official newspaper of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, says he will accept an invitation from local Muslims to share a Ramadan meal. Next he may need to mend fences with his own colleagues.
