by James L. Evans | Sep 29, 2006 | Opinion
With midterm elections just around the corner, political activity is rumbling towards a resounding crescendo. Included among this political chorale are voices from various elements of the faith community. The political hymn singing of faith groups has become one of...
by James L. Evans | Sep 25, 2006 | Opinion
Jesus said that we would be known by our love. Lately though, we people of faith, Christians in particular, are better known for our politics. Admittedly it is the political season and candidates grab for whatever works to win elections. But churches of late have...
by James L. Evans | Sep 15, 2006 | Opinion
Is it possible that Southern Baptists could be the key to saving the world? E. O. Wilson seems to think so. Wilson, in case you don’t know, is an Alabama native and former Southern Baptist layman. He is now one of foremost experts in the field of entomology. He...
by James L. Evans | Sep 11, 2006 | Opinion
At the fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, it is hard not to ask “What is different now?” Other than the obvious changes brought about by increased airport security, daily “alert updates,” and wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, has...
by James L. Evans | Sep 5, 2006 | Opinion
For over two weeks now, Elvira Arellano, has taken shelter in a United Methodist Church in Chicago. Arellano sought sanctuary in the church when she learned that Federal officials planned to deport her back to Mexico. She has lived illegally in the United States for...
