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American Muslims Define Themselves as Americans
Two speakers ”one Muslim and the other Christian ”raised similar questions about being American at the annual convention of the Islamic Society of North American, held over the weekend in Columbus, Ohio, questions that...
The old men were cool after all
Our daughter just turned 15 and requested a trip to Atlanta to celebrate her birthday. Some cash had fallen out of greeting cards in recent days and she had shopping on her mind.So we drove up to Lenox Square Mall for...
We Can Trust in God’s Good and Sovereign Providence Despite Suffering
Anyone who is even slightly observant about the happenings in our world must draw the conclusion that there is indeed great suffering across God's creation. From the abject poverty millions face each day, to the wars...
The Golden Rule and the Separation of Church and State
In Franklin County, Idaho, the Mormon population is 91.5 percent. In Utah County, Utah, it is 88.1 percent. If your job transferred you to one of these counties and you sent your child to a public school, would you...
Baptist Preacher Terms Palin VP Pick ‘Anti-Family’
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain's pick of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate, aimed in part to ease doubts about his candidacy among the Religious Right, isn't winning over all...
Labor, frugality, and fashion
I don't ordinarily read columns about fashion, having decided long ago that designer clothes are designed mainly to keep designers rich at the expense of people who feel pressured into being stylish.But, one day last...
An Olympic-Sized Problem
Like many Americans, my attention recently was on the Olympic Games. I heard a report that more workers were coming to work too tired to be productive, because they have been staying up late watching the events. While...
The People are the Trustees of The Airways
I listen to a lot of local radio programming. The talk shows in this radio market are entirely one-sided propaganda. Sean Hannity opens his showing every afternoon calling it the "Stop the Obama Express." How subtle is...
A Baptist Statement at the Islamic Society of North America Convention
Dr. Syeed, I am honored by your invitation. I am energized about the potential to advance the common good through such a public exchange. I commend you on your proactive leadership. And, at long last, we meet...
Dragging the church toward equality
Early in my life, I was taught that the ground at the foot of the cross is exceedingly level. Then I heard one exception after another in words and deeds.Those of African descent were inferior to those of us who...
Did his dream come true?
Last night, less than an hour before Barack Obama delivered his stirring acceptance speech as the Democratic nominee for president, our son Samuel and I spent a few minutes reading his devotional thought for the night....
BWA Leaders Request Prayer for Georgia
WASHINGTON (BWA) Baptist World Alliance President David Coffey and General Secretary Neville Callam are appealing for prayer for those affected by the conflict between Georgian and Russian forces over the Georgian...
Diversity and Particularity
We live as a people in the midst of great diversity. We are diverse in age and gender and race and religion, especially religion. Even among Christians there is great variety. When we factor in the many other religious...
NCAA Chooses Money Over Students’ Health
Recently, presidents of about 100 of the nation's best-known colleges and universities called on lawmakers to lower the drinking age from 21 to 18. Their reasoning is akin to that surrounding the law of prohibition of...
Former Coach, Now College President, Fights Racial Disparity in College Sports
On the football field a "crackback" is an unexpected blind-side block that takes a would-be tackler out of the play. When it comes to hiring black coaches, it's a standard part of the playbook, says Fitz Hill, former...
Handing out tracts
Baptist Press did a brief story on "a small group of Southern Baptist street evangelists" giving out tracts and witnessing among the Democratic National Convention attendees in Denver.It stirred memories from my youth....
What is Georgia’s Fault?
At the end of a day of touring villages in my home country of Georgia, I switched the TV set on and looked for a channel with international news. There was a talk about the war in Georgia where an expert was asked by a...
Memo to the Bush Administration: Only Pregnant Women Have Abortions
An old pro-life slogan says, "If it's not a baby, then you're not pregnant." One could add, "If you're not pregnant, it can't be an abortion." Medical and surgical abortions can only be performed on pregnant women....
‘I Have a Dream’ Sermon Established Martin Luther King as Prophet
Martin Luther King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered 45 years ago today, established the Baptist preacher as a modern-day prophet, according to scholars contacted by EthicsDaily.com. Delivered Aug. 28, 1963,...
Islamic Society of North America Invites Baptist Speakers to National Meeting
The Islamic Society of North American has taken a proactive initiative to invite two Baptists to speak this weekend in Columbus, Ohio, at its annual meeting, which will draw an estimated 30,000 Muslim participants,...
Christians Attacked In Orissa
WASHINGTON (BWA) A global Baptist leader decried attacks targeting Christians in the state of Orissa in eastern India. More than 600 churches have reportedly been demolished, 4,000 Christians forced to flee from their...