by John D. Pierce | May 29, 2010 | Opinion
Short of the brief fear-fueled rallying immedi-ately following the 9-11 tragedy, it is hard to find much that unites those within the United States of America. Deep polarization — egged on by strident voices on the right and left — marks our nation even at times of...
by Tony W. Cartledge | May 28, 2010 | Opinion
As a congressional vote nears to repeal the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy requiring gays to stay in the closet to stay in the military, the Southern Baptist Convention’s Baptist Press has stepped up efforts to oppose the...
by James L. Evans | May 28, 2010 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part reflection on the faith and political contribution of former President Jimmy Carter. While it is true that Jimmy Carter’s born again-ism reintroduced conservative Christians into the political process, they...
by Cliff Vaughn | May 28, 2010 | Opinion
New technology, old religion and the freedom of information coalesce around the Oscar-nominated documentary “Burma VJ,” which is still knocking about theaters after an HBO run. The “VJ” in the title refers to “video journalism” or...
by Mike Parnell | May 28, 2010 | Opinion
“Always leave ’em wanting more.” That is one of the first rules of show business. That doesn’t happen in the age of sequels. Successful movies are like cows: Milk them ’til they’re dry. Take “Shrek Forever After,” the...
by John D. Pierce | May 27, 2010 | Opinion
[Editor’s note: Doug Maag died Tuesday at age 91. His memorial service will be held Friday at Wieuca Road Baptist Church in Atlanta at 2 PM. The following tribute is a blog I wrote about him in March 2009.]How’s this for commitment? Doug Maag taught a...
