by John D. Pierce | Jul 24, 2008 | Opinion
The Waco Tribune is reporting that Baylor University regents fired President John M. Lilley this morning. Lilley was half way into a five-year contract as the 13th president of his alma mater.This following statement was sent to Baylor faculty and staff.Baylor Board...
by Michael Helms | Jul 24, 2008 | Opinion
It’s not unusual to get a phone call and be asked, “Are you busy?” Now that question is tricky. Of course I stay busy. If I’m in the office, I’m not doing crossword puzzles. However, I know the question is a courteous one. The caller...
by Robert Parham | Jul 24, 2008 | Opinion
Global Baptists are scheduled today to discuss an open letter from 138 Muslim religious leaders to 32 Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant Christian leaders. Issued Oct. 13, 2007, the letter calls for finding common ground based on a shared understanding of each...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 23, 2008 | Opinion
How can one be a refugee in his own land? It happens in the Promised Land every day, as the Israeli government, in the name of security, continues to build new settlements that encroach on Palestinian territory, and to construct a monstrous wall that divides...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 23, 2008 | Opinion
The historic city of Prague, where the Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering is being held, was the home of Jan (Johannes) Hus, who was a Reformer when reforming wasn’t cool. Hus (whose name means “Goose,” and rhymes with it) was born about 1370 in...
by Britt Towery | Jul 23, 2008 | Opinion
With the football season approaching, we can get ready to see all kinds of weird fans on the TV screens with their index fingers pointed toward us, yelling, “We’re No. 1.” Being No. 1 in the world also comes on strong every four years when American...
