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While many Christians refresh important debates about the intersection of the church and state, Baptists remain confident in a public theology that is as durable in the 21st century as it was in the 18th century.

Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the birth of Isaac Backus, John Henry Hopkins becoming head of The Episcopal Church, and the recanting of a Christian near-death experience.

Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the birth of Isaac Backus, John Henry Hopkins becoming head of The Episcopal Church, and the recanting of a Christian near-death experience.

Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the death of Isaac Backus, the formation of the Baptist Foreign Mission Convention, and the election of Pope Clement XI.

To associate with Baptists in early New England was an act of bravery. So, what happened when Harvard’s first president refused to baptize his fourth child?

'The Case for Christian Nationalism' advocates for an ethnically uniform nation ruled by a "Christian prince."

According to a new poll, 7 out of 10 churches no longer use an offering plate. Here are 5 reasons why it is important.

Many historians assume all Baptists in early America wanted a Jeffersonian wall between church and state. But at least four groups of Baptists did not.

were here tonight. given this fascinating new book from notre dame, professor vincent philip entitled religious liberty and the american founding natural rights and the original meanings. the first amendments religion clauses. before we get to the beginning and the core of the book, i actually wanted to briefly comment on something mentioned in the acknowledgments. professor munoz notes that he lost a great friend and mentor in preparing for this book, and i a friend and mentor to ever...

were here tonight. given this fascinating new book from notre dame, professor vincent philip entitled religious liberty and the american founding natural rights and the original meanings. the first amendments religion clauses. before we get to the beginning and the core of the book, i actually wanted to briefly comment on something mentioned in the acknowledgments. professor munoz notes that he lost a great friend and mentor in preparing for this book, and i a friend and mentor to ever...