by John D. Pierce | Oct 1, 2008 | Opinion
President George W. Bush is at home in conservative Christian circles. He speaks the language of conversion — though one story relates to the influence of Arthur Blessitt and the other to Billy Graham.He credits God for releasing him from the bonds of alcohol and...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 30, 2008 | Opinion
When “it’s the economy, stupid,” I’m of little help. My understanding is limited to the School House Rock-type cartoon that shows the animated dollar bill bouncing more slowly between banks, businesses and individuals during a recession.An...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 25, 2008 | Opinion
Going to school never bothered me. Getting up to go to school was always a challenge. Even as a college student, making an 8:00 AM class — just steps from the dorm — was not an easy task.But aging does strange things to the body. My internal alarm clock is set between...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 23, 2008 | Opinion
Much speculation has arisen over how much race will play into the presidential election. Surveys show that even a significant number (around 40 percent) of white Democrats admit to some negative feelings toward African-Americans.In the privacy of the voting booth,...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 20, 2008 | Opinion
“Most Southern Baptists do believe that while husband and wife are equal, that in a marriage the wife is to voluntarily place herself under ‘the servant leadership of her husband,'” said Richard Land, Southern Baptist Convention public policy head...
