Southern Baptists ban women as senior pastors in convention
The Southern Baptist Convention approved a revision to the Baptist Faith and Message that bans women from senior pastor roles in member churches. The measure passed in Orlando with no debate, leaving the local church level uncertain about current women pastors and church transitions. The debate centers on biblical authority and how many denominations embrace women in leadership, while supporters argue the church must adhere to scripture.
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Southern Baptist Convention
Baptist
Convention
Orlando
Fla
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City
Southern Baptist
United Methodists
God
Clemson Tigers Baseball Fall Short in Final Inning
Clemson led Louisiana Lafayette by a run entering the ninth but a bunt with runners on first and third flared into a disaster, allowing two runs and ending Clemson's College World Series bid. A postgame shoving match underscored the bitter exit, though the season featured top ten national rankings and strong conference contention.
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Clemson
Louisiana
Lafayette
Tigers
Tiger
Jack Leggett
Canadians Show Free Market Medicine With Lasik Vision Canada
Providence Journal columnist recounts flying to Toronto for Lasik Vision Canada surgery paying about 1000 US dollars while U S centers charge 4000 to 5000. The piece argues price competition reflects quality, notes experienced surgeons, and highlights cross border expansion and public perception.
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Toronto
Canada
Lasik Vision Canada
United States
America
Lasik Vision
Lake Ontario
Lasik
Royal Ontario Museum
Canadan Exchange
Westinghouse Health Coverage Debate Stirs South Carolina
Readers discuss the dispute between Westinghouse and a South Carolina community over health insurance. They cite long waits and distant Augusta care while urging a local, employee–driven solution and fair contract under budget pressures.
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Westinghouse
Carolina
Augusta
Aiken
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Aiken Standard Seeks Brief Letters to Editor for Opinions Page
The Aiken Standard invites Letters to the Editor for publication on its Opinions page. Submit brief concise letters with signature mailing address and daytime and home numbers for verification. Letters may be edited and condensed.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Streamlining the confirmation process in U S government
The Brookings Heritage study examines how nominees for top posts are chosen vetted and confirmed. It notes delays at every stage from disclosure to FBI checks and Senate confirmation and suggests standardizing forms and trimming top official confirmations to speed the process.
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Brookings Institution
The
Heritage Foundation
Senate
Clinton
George W. Bush
White House
Heritage
Virginia Thomas
FBI
Franklin Raines
Office of Management and Budget
Nancy Kassebaum Baker
Kansas
Bush
Swealless
Executive Branch
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