A Political Nativity in the Nation’s Capital

In early December, the streets of Capitol Hill are briefly transformed into a first century Middle Eastern scene as robed people march through the streets with sheep, donkeys and camels. A “live nativity,” this annual event started in 2010 to enact the...
Profiles in Goodwill: Mandy McMichael

Profiles in Goodwill: Mandy McMichael

Mandy McMichael is assistant professor of religion at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama. Mandy’s articles that have appeared on EthicsDaily.com are available here, and her Skype interviews are available here and here. 1. Where did you grow up?...
Profiles in Goodwill: Steve Copley

Profiles in Goodwill: Steve Copley

Steve Copley is a church and community missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church, serving as executive director of Interfaith Arkansas, based in Little Rock. Steve’s Skype interview about “Gospel Without...
Profiles in Goodwill: Jesse Wheeler

Profiles in Goodwill: Jesse Wheeler

Jesse Wheeler is projects manager at the Institute of Middle East Studies, based in Mansourieh, Lebanon, at the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary. Jesse’s articles that have appeared on EthicsDaily.com are available here. 1. Where did you grow up? I grew up on...

Refugees Risk Perilous Sea Voyages for Better Lives

Soaking wet and standing in the only clothes they have. When BMS World Mission’s Ann MacFarlane sees refugees arrive after a perilous boat journey to southern Italy, they are in a shocking state. The boats keep on coming. People desperately searching for a...

Baptists’ Differing Views on Senate Torture Report

Baptist leaders offered a variety of responses to the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee’s long-awaited report on the U.S. use of torture during the George W. Bush administration. While the full 6,000-page report is classified, a 525-page summary was released on...