by Bob Setzer Jr. | May 5, 2009 | Opinion
Recently, both Miss California and megachurch pastor Rick Warren got slammed for speaking to the issue of gay rights. While each pleased some and infuriated others, both got beaten up pretty badly in this very public and often nasty debate. Perhaps I feel more...
by Chuck Warnock | May 5, 2009 | Opinion
The Pew Forum offers a very disturbing view of regular church attendees with their latest report on torture opinions. If this is the best we can do, we might all be better off staying home on Sunday mornings. When asked to respond to the statement, “Torture to...
by Tony W. Cartledge | May 4, 2009 | Opinion
Here’s a thought that’s been bugging me … a day rarely passes without some mention of another giant ship (or two or six) being hijacked by Somali pirates who arrive in tiny skiffs. The maritime Davids are so successful, apparently, because the...
by Tony W. Cartledge | May 3, 2009 | Opinion
A recent American Religious Identification Survey revealed that the percentage of Americans who self-identify themselves as Christians is declining, most notably in New England. Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a frequent blogger,...
by Robert Parham | May 2, 2009 | Opinion
The Baptist General Convention of Texas responded to the swine flu epidemic by postponing a state championship Bible drill. Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Worth e-mailed members asking them to stay home on Sunday if they had symptoms. Arkansas’ Ouachita...
by John D. Pierce | May 2, 2009 | Opinion
News reports indicate that Chrysler is filing for bankruptcy and Ford’s sales number are even lower than expected. Some economists, however, see signs that the economy is turning around.My understanding of economic principles is so limited that I must rely on...