Two notable interviews may help Southern Baptists reflect on Jimmy Carter
When Plains Baptist Church voted overwhelmingly in the 1950s to bar Blacks and “racial agitators” from membership, Jimmy Carter and a handful of his family members
Jimmy Carter, a lifelong Baptist, left a legacy of faithfulness, compassion and justice
Baptist leaders are remembering Jimmy Carter as an example of faithfulness, compassion and justice and advocate for religious liberty.
Don’t Call Him Evangelical — How to Remember Jimmy Carter’s Faith, And How Not To
Jimmy Carter was an evangelical. A liberal evangelical. A liberal evangelical in the age before the Christian Right supported a conservative revolution that swept Republican Ronald Reagan into power.
Jimmy Carter Was the First ‘Born Again’ U.S. President
Mr. Carter said his spiritual rebirth was an “evolutionary thing” rather than “a flash of light or a sudden vision of God speaking.”
Presidents, Baptists, and women: reviewing fact checks of Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter's presidency -- and his promise to never tell a lie -- predated PolitiFact's 2007 birth. Nevertheless, we fact-checked several statements the 39th president made after leaving the White House.
Jimmy Carter's personal pastor remembers former president
Tony Lowden served as former President Jimmy Carter's personal pastor. He joined CBS News to remember Carter's life.
Jimmy Carter’s life and legacy honored in AJC commemorative section
On Sunday, to celebrate the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will share a special section.
Jimmy Carter’s children, grandchildren continue legacy
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were married for 77 years and left behind a family known for contributions to public service, activism, and business. Their four children pursued diverse careers, including law,
Maranatha Baptist Church member and friend reflects on Jimmy Carter’s lasting legacy
Former President Jimmy Carter’s longtime church, Maranatha Baptist, is preparing to bid farewell to the hometown hero. WSAV spoke with church leaders about how the small congregation is preparing a service on the world stage.
Jason Carter's talks Jimmy Carter's legacy in emotional tribute to his grandfather
Jason Carter, late President Jimmy Carter's grandson, reminisced about Carter's political and social life which encapsulated decades of hard work.
Jimmy Carter’s faith: What religion did he practice?
Jimmy Carter did not shy away from his faith, and he was genuine about it. His religious beliefs guided him during and after ...
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What religion was Jimmy Carter? Former president's beliefs laid bare at funeral
Carter, an outsider even as he sat in the Oval Office as the 39th U.S. president, is being honored with the pageantry of a ...
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Jimmy Carter was a champion for women’s rights
I can tell you without any equivocation that the number one abuse of human rights on Earth, strangely not addressed quite ...
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Terry Mattingly: Jimmy Carter, Progressive Baptist in the Bible Belt
Jimmy Carter, a progressive Baptist, balanced faith with politics, advocating for church-state separation while evolving on ...
Live Updates: Jimmy Carter Hailed for His Integrity and Humanitarianism
A state funeral for the 39th president on Thursday will bring together all five living presidents and feature a eulogy from ...
The faith of Jimmy Carter: A born-again Christian who practiced his own version of progressive evangelicalism
Carter was one of the most explicitly religious presidents, but his rise in politics came during a transformative era in American Christianity.
Jimmy Carter’s Commitment to Religious Liberty Should Guide Us All
Lesser known, and particularly relevant for American politics today, is our 39th president’s commitment to the Baptist value ...
Jimmy Carter fondly recalled childhood visits to Birmingham
Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at 100, was born, raised and died in Georgia, but he had a special place in ...