by Nathan Napier | Jul 20, 2011 | Opinion
“We have to love all people because Jesus commands us to do so, but that doesn’t mean we have to like them.” We hear this too much and too often by Christians who pretend to be friends of Jesus. Who are we fooling? When has it ever been possible to...
by Leroy Seat | Jul 19, 2011 | Opinion
Tenzin Gyatso is known around the world as the Dalai Lama. He was in Washington, D.C., recently, and I could have gone to hear him speak. One day I even had a free ticket in my hand, but I gave it back as I had already decided not to go. I probably would have gone if...
by David Kerrigan | Jul 19, 2011 | Opinion
Colin Harris, professor of religion at Mercer University, sent me a very helpful and encouraging email following my previous column on the subject of the narrative structure of the Bible versus the non-narrative nature of the Quran. With Colin’s permission, I...
by Drew Smith | Jul 18, 2011 | Opinion
Borders are interesting concepts that have been around since the dawn of creation. Borders are those barriers that we construct to keep those we want out, out. Nations have borders, and in our current political climate, there is much discussion about keeping our...
by Ircel Harrison | Jul 18, 2011 | Opinion
In most situations, I prefer to work alone, but I long ago realized the value of collaborating with others in planning, learning and implementation. In recent days, I have had the opportunity both to give feedback and to receive it as I have collaborated with others...
by Robert Parham | Jul 18, 2011 | Opinion
Judging politicians by their preachers is a great temptation to which many succumb, adding more poison to the public square in at least two ways. First, it fosters the false fear that dogmatic preachers have undue influence over politicians – when they really...
