by Colin Harris | Aug 28, 2013 | Opinion
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the great “March on Washington” and its vivid demonstration of a public passion for racial justice that had been welling up for 10 years in what we know as the civil rights movement. Sung and unsung heroes had prayed and...
by Colin Harris | Aug 9, 2013 | Opinion
The approach of a new school year always prompts reflections on the role of education – in general and in the life of the faith community. This year’s reflection is accompanied by the attention being given to the importance of change for the well-being of the...
by Colin Harris | Jul 19, 2013 | Opinion
It was not likely that the recent verdict in the George Zimmerman trial would establish “justice” in response to the tragic death of Trayvon Martin. From all indications, the legal process was followed carefully, the jury took its responsibility seriously,...
by Colin Harris | Jul 11, 2013 | Opinion
For a couple of weeks, the image of Nik Wallenda walking a steel cable hundreds of feet above a canyon floor without the protection of a net or tether has been in my mind. I watched the live broadcast of the feat, complete with the dramatic buildup that included shots...
by Colin Harris | Jul 1, 2013 | Opinion
My son and grandson enjoy magic, and they’re both pretty good at it. I’m a good audience for their sleight-of-hand tricks because I’m easily distracted by what one hand is doing while the other is doing its “magic.” I understand (though...
