by James L. Evans | Mar 29, 2004 | Opinion
After a tortuous legal journey, the United States Supreme Court has finally heard Elk Grove Unified School District versus Newdow–better known as the “under God” case. A decision is expected later this spring. The particulars are well known by now....
by James L. Evans | Mar 23, 2004 | Opinion
A rough and rocky relationship has existed for some time now between segments of the Christian community and public schools. Growing partly out of integration, but also a clash with science, there are many believers who are convinced that public schools are waging war...
by James L. Evans | Mar 15, 2004 | Opinion
Several years ago a friend of mine was working as a youth minister for a church that was exuberantly evangelistic. The pastor spoke eloquently and often about “winning the world for Christ.” Unfortunately, the community around the church was “in...
by James L. Evans | Mar 11, 2004 | Opinion
Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ,” with its dramatic portrayal of Jesus’ death and suffering, has dominated the box office for weeks. But it isn’t the only religious art making the rounds. The world of mega-churches, the interplay...
by James L. Evans | Feb 23, 2004 | Opinion
Mel Gibson’s new movie, “The Passion,” is stirring considerable interest. Pre-release publicity has focused on concerns that the movie may spark an increase in anti-Semitism—especially in Europe. There, for centuries, Jews have been demonized as...
