by Robert Parham | Sep 5, 2008 | Opinion
The annual convention of the Islamic Society of North America was more like an annual convention of Baptists than most Baptists would want to know: leaders wrapped the will of God around appeals for funds; scripture citation was frequent; cell phones rang at...
by James L. Evans | Sep 5, 2008 | Opinion
Sometime around the middle of August, James Dobson’s Focus on the Family released a video urging Christians to pray for rain. Not rain to end the drought in the Southeast and other places, but rain to drown out a political message. The video encouraged...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 4, 2008 | Opinion
Vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin stirred up a lot of noise last night. Yet this highly-talked-about story during this most unusual political season seems to be getting the silent treatment from most Southern Baptists who typically weigh in on such...
by Rick Burnette | Sep 4, 2008 | Opinion
These days you don’t have to drive too long before you’ll come across a hybrid car. High gasoline prices are finally having an effect. SUVs are out and hybrids, as well as other high mileage vehicles, are suddenly very much in demand. We simply can’t...
by Richard Pierard | Sep 4, 2008 | Opinion
Southern Baptists on Sept. 24 are launching a 40-day Prayer Vigil for Spiritual Revival and National Renewal. The daily prayers will include requests for God’s guidance in voting, for the election of more “godly” Christians, for God to “help...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Sep 3, 2008 | Opinion
It’s fascinating to see how the Religious Right has latched onto Sarah Palin, John McCain’s surprise choice as a vice-presidential running mate, as a heroine of their favored “family values.”They needed a heroine, because it’s hard for...
