• SBC Opposes Boy Scouts of America Gay Membership Rules

  The Southern Baptist Convention recently passed a resolution opposing the decision to include openly gay youth in Boy Scout troops. The Scouts have argued that the change in policy is a way to show compassion to marginalized youth, much like a church might do for members of its congregation; however, many Christians have withdrawn their support of the organization because they believe that the Scouts’ new membership rules endorse homosexual practice.

  

• Tim Tebow Added to Patriots Roster, Reunites with Josh McDaniels

  The New England Patriots announced today that they have signed a two-year contract with Tim Tebow, the former New York Jets player known for his Christian faith. Tebow, who has been working with a quarterback coach to help improve his throwing mechanics, is expected to be the backup QB behind Tom Brady. Mike Kafka, the former third-string quarterback for the Patriots, was released from the team on Monday.

  

• Tim Tebow Honored to Play for Patriots, Hopes to Improve as Quarterback

  Many speculate that Tim Tebow’s recent move to the New England Patriots will help the young NFL player greatly improve as a quarterback. Tebow signed a two-year contract with the Patriots today, and is expected to be the third-string quarterback for the team behind Tom Brady and Ryan Mallett.

• Ariel Castro Murder Case: The Right to Life

  Ariel Castro was charged with one count of aggravated murder for allegedly punching pregnant captive Michelle Knight in the stomach repeatedly to terminate her pregnancy; meanwhile, women around the country are given the right to end their own pregnancies with no legal repercussions.

• Loving West, Texas

  The Baptist General Convention of Texas (Texas Baptists) is organizing Loving West, a disaster recovery effort in West, Texas beginning June 15. Hundreds of volunteers have signed up for the week-long event to help with demolition efforts for many of the homes that were affected by the West Fertilizer Co. plant explosion in April.