by Keith Herron | Jun 9, 2011 | Opinion
Quaker Richard Foster has drawn the topographical map of Christian spirituality with its streams of “spiritual traditions” (contemplative, holiness, charismatic, social justice and evangelical). Baptists are found all over the map. But the dominant stream...
by Andrew Gardner | Jun 9, 2011 | Opinion
A high school in Texas has been involved in a lawsuit regarding prayer at graduation. As Christians, should we be more concerned about the “right” of prayer or another individual’s faith struggle? This past weekend, Medina Valley High School in Texas...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jun 8, 2011 | Opinion
Hot summer days can lead to parched summer plants. So I often find myself, usually at some early morning hour, wandering around the yard with garden hose or watering can in hand, doing what I can to keep my plants alive. I have tomatoes to keep going, though they seem...
by Eric Sapp | Jun 8, 2011 | Opinion
Progressive people of faith and Democrats need to take some time studying Ayn Rand to fully understand the political significance of all the conservative leaders lining up to praise her. The GOP has a huge problem if its conservative religious base finds out what Rand...
by Robert Parham | Jun 8, 2011 | Opinion
What explains the Christian right’s love affair with Donald Trump? He’s profane, twice-divorced and a self-promoter. He has made a living on building casinos and objectifying women. He worships wealth and struts with arrogance. He shows little to no...
by John D. Pierce | Jun 7, 2011 | Opinion
Whitefield Chapel By John Pierce Whitefield Chapel, on the Bethesda Orphanage (now Academy) campus in Savannah, Ga., is named for the founder of this oldest, continuous charity in North America. One of the best-known figures of the 18th century, evangelist George...