by Sybil D. Smith | Nov 5, 2009 | Opinion
I remember, as a child, going with my father when he made visits to the sick and shut-ins in our community. For some, there were repeated episodes of illness, declining health and eventually death. Not until years later in nursing school did I fully understand what I...
by William Brackney | Nov 5, 2009 | Opinion
As Americans and Canadians prepare in November to recognize and honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in battle for their country, it is appropriate to reflect upon the ethics of sacrifice. There are several levels of ethical concern: the nature of...
by Drew Smith | Nov 4, 2009 | Opinion
We live in a restless and discontented age. Each day we are confronted with problems and circumstances that test our peace and contentment. We worry about financial problems, health problems and family problems. We are anxious about raising our children, succeeding at...
by Cliff Vaughn | Nov 4, 2009 | Opinion
Moses, Jesus and Muhammad are all headed for the big screen – again. News came Sunday at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival that Qatar-based Al Noor Holdings is backing a $150 million project about Islam’s founder. The English-language film is set to be produced by...
by Trey Lyon | Nov 4, 2009 | Opinion
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about Johannes Tetzel. Tetzel, you’ll likely recall from 10th-grade world history, was the one who allegedly set off the young monk-turned-professor Martin Luther into a theses-penning frenzy. Tetzel’s crime? Offering...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Nov 4, 2009 | Opinion
I’ve been a space nut as long as I can remember. Trying to grasp even the smallest hint of the size and shape of the universe boggles the mind, but it is a good boggle.Sometimes, when a busy day my head gets bogged down (bogged is less pleasant than boggled), I...
