by John D. Pierce | Dec 1, 2007 | Opinion
If one is ignorant, or just flat wrong about something, there is no virtue in having a firm conviction. Maturity requires on ongoing rethinking of what is worthy of our affirmation and commitment.Now there is a difference in the politically expedient...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 29, 2007 | Opinion
During last night’s Republican presidential debate, it was interesting to see how some citizens (via YouTube) were looking for very simple answers to their questions about everything from immigration to abortion to biblical authority.As if a religious test is...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 27, 2007 | Opinion
The drought in Georgia and other parts of the Southeast has gotten to the point some are going to God with the issue. Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue, a Baptist layman, hosted a pray-for-rain event on the steps of the state Capitol on November 13.Three ministers — Baptist,...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 24, 2007 | Opinion
Fall came late and lovely to Central Georgia. As much as possible, I am spending time in the wooded area behind our house. First I am seeking to deliver on a promised tree house before my daughters go off to college. And, second, I am simply mesmerized by the splendid...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 20, 2007 | Opinion
The lists are long on both the personal and professional sides of my Thanksgiving ledger. Today there is one, professionally, that I raise in appreciation during this blessing-counting season.The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that Congress will...
