by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 16, 2012 | Opinion
I’m still struggling to comprehend one of the more mind-boggling planks in the 2012 party platform adopted recently by Texas Republicans. The party’s lengthy statement on education opposes various aspects of multicultural education, early childhood...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 13, 2012 | Opinion
I’m a sucker for beautiful things. I enjoy posting pictures of majestic mountains, or tropical beaches, or quaint cities from different parts of the world. But grandeur isn’t limited to large or exotic places. I enjoy travel, but always look forward to...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 10, 2012 | Opinion
You know it’s hot outside when a “cold front” drops temperatures into the 90s. After a week at the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Chile, where it’s winter and I needed a coat to venture outside the hotel, I returned Sunday to Raleigh’s...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 7, 2012 | Opinion
The final day of the Baptist World Alliance’s 2012 annual gathering dawned bright and clear, with the Andes shining brightly above the city. Down below, the BWA’s General Council met for a final two sessions. Some constitutional and bylaw changes were...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 6, 2012 | Opinion
After four days of forums, committee meetings, and commission sessions punctuated by many happy reunions of friends from around the world, the official business of the Baptist World Alliance got underway Friday morning with the first two sessions of the BWA’s...
