Here are links to four news stories you need to read.

Kaine cites Genesis 1, Pope to support gay marriage

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine said the Bible buttresses his support of same-sex marriage. And he predicted the Roman Catholic Church eventually will change its mind on the issue, like he has.

New  report endangers religious liberty

Religious liberty as Americans have known it throughout their history will suffer a critical setback if a new report by the country’s top civil rights panel is followed, say Southern Baptist and other advocates for the First Amendment freedom.

FIRST PERSON: “Must renounce all forms of religion”

The supervisor placed a document in front of her to sign. She was astute enough to read it before signing. It was an agreement with the communist party to use the equipment. About halfway down the page was a statement that said, “Must renounce all forms of religion.”

N.C. restroom bill doesn’t deter SBC annual meeting

Amid controversy over North Carolina’s controversial transgender restroom law, Southern Baptist Convention leaders estimate they’re less than two weeks away from finalizing contracts to hold the 2023 SBC annual meeting in Charlotte.