by Robert Parham | Jul 26, 2009 | Opinion
A Dutch theologian told global Baptists on the opening night of a three-day celebration of the 400th anniversary of the founding of their faith in Amsterdam in 1609 that change was at the heart of their tradition. “Being open to change is in our Baptist genes....
by Robert Parham | Jul 24, 2009 | Opinion
Blaming “male interpretations of religious texts” for the lack of women’s equal rights is flawed theology, at least within the context of Baptists of the South. Yes, the Southern Baptist Convention did adopt a faith statement in 2000 that said,...
by Robert Parham | Jul 24, 2009 | Opinion
When global Baptists gather today in Amsterdam to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the beginnings of the Baptist movement in the back room of a city bakery, they will remember an early advocate for religious liberty and reflect on how they can remain champions of...
by Robert Parham | Jul 22, 2009 | Opinion
Has immigration reform gotten lost in the crush of other pressing issues and cultural happenings? In recent weeks, cable TV had an obsessive focus on Michael Jackson’s death and funeral. Other headlines and programs focused public attention on health care...
by Robert Parham | Jul 20, 2009 | Opinion
What does it say when a Southern Baptist Republican senator leans toward endorsing Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor two days after the Southern Baptist Convention’s chief lobbyist opposes her confirmation? Here’s what has happened: Sen. Lindsey...
