by James L. Evans | Oct 19, 2009 | Opinion
I wrote recently about the growing furor over plans to update the New International Version of the Bible with gender neutral language for God. Instead of the more familiar “Father,” God would be referred to as “Parent.” Those who oppose such an...
by Drew Smith | Oct 19, 2009 | Opinion
Borders are interesting concepts that have been around since the dawn of creation. Borders are those barriers that we construct to keep those we want out, out. Nations have borders, and in our current political climate, there is much discussion about keeping our...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Oct 18, 2009 | Opinion
When I read of fringe folks making fanatical comments, my first response is usually to try ignoring them, and hope others do the same. They’re usually out for publicity, and I don’t like contributing to their notoriety. Sometimes, however, their inanity...
by John D. Pierce | Oct 17, 2009 | Opinion
The History of Wingate Baptist Church 1810-2009: ‘Saturday Before the Second Sabith’Part one by Carolyn Caldwell Gaddy and Part two by Jerry L. SurrattA review by John D. Pierce, executive editor, Baptists Today, Macon, Ga.WINGATE, N.C. — With rare...
by Cliff Vaughn | Oct 16, 2009 | Opinion
Editor’s note: The documentary “Ready to Forgive: An African Story of Grace” will air on ABC-TV stations between Oct. 18 and Dec. 13. Click here for local listings or here to order it on DVD. It’s difficult to comprehend a message of genuine...
by William Brackney | Oct 16, 2009 | Opinion
Second of two parts. Having commented on practices from an institutional perspective, we now turn to the candidates themselves. This is an exceedingly important area of inquiry that represents an “ethical black hole.” Who champions the need for the nurture...
