by Tony W. Cartledge | Nov 23, 2009 | Opinion
Attending the Society of Biblical Literature’s (SBL) annual meeting reminds me of a big Thanksgiving dinner involving lots of people, all of whom bring a tasty dish. With food in such appetizing variety and quantity, one hardly knows where to start.Everyone...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 21, 2009 | Opinion
A recent Religion News Service article explored the challenges of living in the well-connected world of instant communication. No one denies the benefits, but new challenges must be faced as well.Trying to find the right balance between constant, easy access and...
by Robert Parham | Nov 20, 2009 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part editorial on interfaith dialogue. Interfaith dialogue is difficult for many Baptists. By theology, most Baptists think they are right and everybody else is either wrong or misguided. By tradition, we are a...
by Cliff Vaughn | Nov 20, 2009 | Opinion
“Who would’ve thought we’d have a black son before we knew a Democrat?” The line exemplifies the sly humor and social reality of “The Blind Side,” a new film by John Lee Hancock (“The Rookie”) about the real-life story...
by James L. Evans | Nov 20, 2009 | Opinion
In South Carolina a U.S. district judge ruled on Nov. 10 that it was illegal for the state to promote Christianity on license plates. At issue was a plan by Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer to offer a car tag with the words, “I Believe.” The tag would also feature a...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Nov 20, 2009 | Opinion
There have been a lot of long faces around the Campbell University Divinity School (CUDS) this week: Dean Mike Cogdill announced Thursday that he plans to step down as dean at the end of the school year. The good news is that he plans to remain on the faculty.Cogdill,...
