by James L. Evans | Jan 13, 2012 | Opinion
Here are some of the pitfalls of trying to write timely about religion every week. First, the daily news right now is completely dominated by Republican politics. This will last until midsummer when the Democrats join the fray, and then we will have nonstop partisan...
by James L. Evans | Jan 6, 2012 | Opinion
In 381 A.D., Theodosius, emperor of the eastern Roman Empire, declared that all of his subjects would adhere to a belief in the Trinity – God as Father, God as Son, and God as the Holy Spirit. Later that same year, the Council of Constantinople affirmed that belief,...
by James L. Evans | Dec 30, 2011 | Opinion
The average tenure of a Baptist pastor serving in the United States is about 18 months. That number has remained fairly constant for many years now. When we factor in those ministers who stay at churches 10, 15 or 20 years, it becomes fairly obvious that there are...
by James L. Evans | Dec 22, 2011 | Opinion
I served a church several years ago that presented a live Nativity scene during the Christmas season. It was an integral part of the church’s celebration of Christmas. Not only was our own community involved, but people would drive from adjoining counties to see...
by James L. Evans | Dec 16, 2011 | Opinion
For several years I have fluctuated between annoyance and amusement over the so-called “battle for Christmas.” To read the propaganda put out by certain faith ministries, you would think a full-scale war had been declared on the Christian faith by secular...
