by Martin Marty | Jul 6, 2011 | Opinion
Weekly, year in and year out, we sight new evidence that defining what is “religious” and what is “secular” remains difficult in the United States. One way to trace some attempts is to read The Humanist, as we often do. “Cross...
by Colin Harris | Jul 6, 2011 | Opinion
Our recent celebration of Independence Day has brought out all the rhetoric of liberty, and rightly so, as we give thanks for a national context where we can live and enjoy many kinds of freedom. It is also a good reminder, especially this year, that some of...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 6, 2011 | Opinion
Malaysian Baptists provided a warm, colorful, and tasty welcome July 5 to more than 300 participants attending the 2011 Annual Gathering of the Baptist World Alliance in Kuala Lumpur. About 180 Baptists from Malaysia and Singapore hosted the celebration in a gaily...
by David Kerrigan | Jul 5, 2011 | Opinion
“Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin!” How many of us remember this litany – the opening line from a long-running BBC radio program for children – from our younger years? It’s still said today as we introduce young people to the power...
by Ron Crawford | Jul 5, 2011 | Opinion
Charitable giving to religious organizations was flat in 2010, equaling the amount given the previous year. By contrast, charitable giving to all causes was up 3.8 percent as reported by Giving USA Foundation. “If (all charitable) giving continues to grow at...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 4, 2011 | Opinion
The annual gathering of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA)is getting underway in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with preliminary meetings that began July 3 and sessions for conversation and business that run through July 9. A well-attended communications conference jointly...
