Faith And The End Of The World

The blockbuster sci-fi thriller The Matrix reached its conclusion last week with the release of Matrix Revolutions, the third and final installment in the series. The films have generated considerable interest, not just because of the stunning visual effects, but also...

If or When the Wall Comes Down

The struggle to maintain a proper wall of separation between church and state has reached a precarious crossroads. Today we must ask whether to use “if” or “when.” It makes a difference. Saying “if the wall comes down” means we...

Celebrity Politicians Come Into Their Own

In a world where life sometimes imitates art, Arnold Schwarzenegger, an actor with no previous political experience or apparent political interest, is now governor-elect of California. This election was not merely a contest between a failed political insider and an...

The Violent Take It Away

Kate Campbell was in Birmingham recently. A country singer with a soulful voice and distinctly Baptist theology, Campbell was in town to lend support to the Perry County initiative known as “Sowing Seeds of Hope.” Unfortunately, identifying her as country...

The Way of NASCAR

According to a recent National Public Radio report, several Democratic presidential hopefuls are looking for ways to reach a previously untapped source of potential voters that has been identified in the world of stock car racing. They have dubbed this potential voter...