by James L. Evans | Feb 17, 2012 | Opinion
In the interest of full disclosure, let me begin by acknowledging that my wife is a public school teacher – soon to complete her 20th year. I have nothing but the highest admiration for her. She brings a level of professionalism, integrity, not to mention compassion,...
by James L. Evans | Feb 10, 2012 | Opinion
On April 9 nearly 70 years ago, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was executed in a Nazi prison in Flossenberg, Germany. Known best for his book, “The Cost of Discipleship,” – a treatise on the Sermon on the Mount – Bonhoeffer’s real significance to the church...
by James L. Evans | Feb 3, 2012 | Opinion
Occasionally, some newspaper readers of my column will complain to their local editors that my writing has no place in the religion section. Since I am apparently the only person of faith in America who dares write about the intersection of faith and politics, they...
by James L. Evans | Jan 27, 2012 | Opinion
This past Tuesday, President Obama delivered his annual State of the Union address. As many presidents before him, the president called upon Americans to unite around our higher angels and lay aside partisan bickering for the common good. Sadly, before he could leave...
by James L. Evans | Jan 23, 2012 | Opinion
The 2012 presidential race is shaping up to be as much an old-time religious revival as it is a political contest. Informed by consultants that more than 60 percent of American voters prefer candidates with strong religious convictions, Republicans and Democrats are...
