by Robert Parham | Apr 2, 2005 | Opinion
The death of Pope John Paul II leaves the Christian community with both lament and apprehension—lament over the loss of the world’s conscience and worry about who will speak with corresponding moral clarity. Baptists, however, have had a split-screen reaction...
by Robert Parham | Mar 7, 2005 | Opinion
Rick Warren tacitly endorsed George Bush six days before the 2004 presidential election, claiming that the Bible was on his side and that the two major candidates could not “have more opposite views.” “For those of us who accept the Bible as...
by Robert Parham | Mar 1, 2005 | Opinion
CHENNAI, India–While many Christians from America and elsewhere have responded generously with gifts to relief efforts since the Dec. 26 tsunami, how many would borrow money for victims without knowing how they would be able to repay the loan? It’s par for...
by Robert Parham | Feb 28, 2005 | Opinion
American and European donors often have unrealistic expectations about the rapid expenditure of their tsunami-related contributions, say those engaged in relief work and seeking a responsible use of funds. “Our donors are expecting that they give money on Monday...
by Robert Parham | Feb 25, 2005 | Opinion
BERUWALA, Sri Lanka–An inter-religious flag representing Christians, Buddhists and Muslims sits atop a newly erected memorial to the 136 tsunami-related deaths in Beruwala, Sri Lanka. The metal sculpture has hands jutting from roiling waves, suggesting the...
