by James L. Evans | Aug 2, 2004 | Opinion
The Democratic National Convention in Boston last week was devoid of drama. The nominees were already decided, and there was no fierce floor fighting over the party platform. Everything was a done deal before the first red, white, or blue balloon was inflated. The...
by James L. Evans | Jul 23, 2004 | Opinion
The North Alabama Conference of United Methodists will soon have a new bishop in place. He is well known in Christian circles, especially among clergy. His views are innovative and yet in many ways traditional. You might say he’s a new Bishop with an old idea...
by James L. Evans | Jul 15, 2004 | Opinion
In philosophy it’s known as “misplaced authority.” I prefer calling it “the Holiday Inn Express experience.” You know the ads. Staying at a Holiday Inn Express is such a smart travel move that those who stay there are able to perform...
by James L. Evans | Jul 7, 2004 | Opinion
It may be that President Bush and his re-election campaign have finally found the limits of evangelical good will. The president’s high-profile faith and open acknowledgement of Jesus as his favorite political philosopher has endeared him to evangelicals all...
by James L. Evans | Jun 30, 2004 | Opinion
The coarser side of American politics was on view recently as Vice President Cheney and Sen. Patrick Leahy engaged in a brief exchange on the floor of the U.S. Senate. During the heated discussion the vice president used an expletive that is most often excluded from...
