by Colin Harris | Feb 24, 2016 | Opinion
It is becoming more evident with every turn of our collective experience just how toxic the public conversation and its consequent actions have become. What happened to the wisdom that once guided leaders and would-be leaders to appeal to a commitment to the common...
by Colin Harris | Feb 11, 2016 | Opinion
It is becoming a widespread observation that we are surrounded by at least two very different versions of who we are, where we have been and where we are going as a society and a nation. We can look and listen for a while, then change news channels, tune in to the...
by Colin Harris | Jan 27, 2016 | Opinion
I think we could make a case for regarding the iconic hymn “Amazing Grace” as the Psalm 23 of modern hymnody. Its appeal seems not to be limited to the particular faith tradition of its origin, as it is often played and sung at public events that call for...
by Colin Harris | Dec 15, 2015 | Opinion
What the “Christmas package” looks like each year is familiar. It is neatly wrapped in seasonal decorations, Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, entertaining, a little time off from work and school, and religious services featuring music and drama....
by Colin Harris | Nov 25, 2015 | Opinion
The marriage of the evangelical right and the political right was celebrated 35 years ago this month with the election of Ronald Reagan to the White House, and it has enjoyed a long honeymoon. Its dream was the restoration of both the Christian faith and the United...
