Russell Moore
Why evangelicals are torn about admitting refugees to the US (ANALYSIS)
By Trevin Wax — November 18, 2015
(RNS) One evangelical pastor today told me, “My church members are all over the place on this!”
3 faith questions changed newsman David Gregory’s life
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — September 14, 2015
(RNS) His book "How's Your Faith?" shares his path to a deeper sense of his Jewish spiritual life.
Southern Baptists urged to engage with politics, but be civil
By Heidi Hall — August 5, 2015
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) Speaker after speaker reiterated the point that it is a Christian’s duty to ensure biblical principles are being upheld by elected officials.
Jeb Bush preaches religious liberty at Southern Baptist event
By Dave Boucher — August 4, 2015
NASHVILLE - The former Florida governor and GOP presidential candidate pledged to defend religious liberty in front of an estimated 13,000 evangelical pastors attending a massive Southern Baptist Convention event.
Interview: Russell Moore on religious liberty, Franklin Graham and Moore’s past life as a Democrat
By Jonathan Merritt — August 4, 2015
(RNS) The prominent conservative Christian leader, who interviews Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio on Tuesday in Nashville, talks with RNS’ Jonathan Merritt.
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.
Southern Baptist leader Russell Moore to interview Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio at evangelical rally
By David Gibson — July 23, 2015
(RNS) The unusual event is being seen as both a major effort by Bush to reach out to Christian conservatives -- a key constituency Bush has sometimes struggled to win over -- and by evangelicals to reassert their political influence during a time of landmark social change.
Planned Parenthood blasted after secret video purports to show fetal tissue sales
By Reuters — July 15, 2015
Planned Parenthood claims the now-viral video was heavily edited and falsely portrayed the reproductive health group's participation in providing tissue for medical research. Abortion critics call the sales an 'atrocity.'
Supreme Court’s pending same-sex ruling to dominate Southern Baptist meeting
By Adelle M. Banks — June 11, 2015
(RNS) “(W)e will not honor any decision by the Supreme Court which will force us to violate a clear biblical understanding of marriage as solely the union of one man and one woman,” SBC leaders said in a newspaper ad.
Activists demand Obama appoint envoy for persecuted Middle Eastern Christians
By Lauren Markoe — April 23, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) The blood of Christians and other religious minorities is reddening the Middle East. So why hasn't President Obama chosen a special envoy to address their plight?
Racial reconciliation demands Christians reconsider the death penalty (COMMENTARY)
By Antipas L. Harris — April 1, 2015
(RNS) At the same time that the Southern Baptist Convention apologizes for its complicity in racial oppression and urges racial reconciliation, the denomination remains a vocal proponent of capital punishment.
Southern Baptist race summit calls for focus on reconciliation
By Heidi Hall — March 26, 2015
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) Russell Moore said the work of racial reconciliation isn’t just for people whose “bedsheets have eyeholes,” he said, referring to the Ku Klux Klan. It’s for articulate people whose racism finds expression in complex and indirect ways.
Southern Baptists try to diversify churches — but will it work?
By Heidi Hall — February 23, 2015
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) Russell Moore's proposed solution -- diversifying worship spaces -- will take some work. Of 50,500 Southern Baptist congregations, 3,502 identify as predominantly African-American, or about 7 percent.
Jimmy Carter, Russell Moore and Harry Jackson: Bridging the racial divide
By Adelle M. Banks — January 23, 2015
(RNS) Officials who spearheaded three church-based gatherings on race relations commented on the root causes of the nation’s racial divides and possible next steps.
