Biden’s Title IX rule, expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students, blocked by judge in 6 more states

Biden’s Title IX rule, expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students, blocked by judge in 6 more states

FRANKFURT, Ky. (AP) — The Biden administration’s efforts to expand protections for LGBTQ+ students hit another obstacle Monday, when a federal judge in Kentucky temporarily blocked the new Title IX rule in six additional states. U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves called the regulation “arbitrary in the truest sense of the word” in granting a … Read more

Far-right pastor challenges Indiana GOP gubernatorial candidate’s choice as vice presidential nominee

Far-right pastor challenges Indiana GOP gubernatorial candidate’s choice as vice presidential nominee

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Republican delegates are set to gather at the party convention Saturday to nominate a candidate for lieutenant governor, and in a decidedly unconventional situation, they will have several choices this time. Traditionally, delegates accept the choice of candidate for governor, and senator. Mike Braun is State Certified representative Julie McGuire to … Read more

Southern Baptists reject formal ban on churches with female pastors

Southern Baptists reject formal ban on churches with female pastors

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Southern Baptists narrowly rejected a proposal Wednesday to write into the denomination’s constitution a ban on churches with female pastors after their opponents argued it was unnecessary because the denomination already has a way to oust such churches. The vote received the support of 61% of delegates, but it fell short of … Read more

Southern Baptists expel Virginia church because they believe women can serve as pastors

Southern Baptists expel Virginia church because they believe women can serve as pastors

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Even as they prepare to vote on a formal ban on churches with female pastors, delegates to the Southern Baptist Convention The annual meeting voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to exclude one of those churches from its ranks. The messengers, as the voting representatives are called, voted 6,759 to 563 to oust First Baptist … Read more