by Rabbi Rami Shapiro | Dec 5, 2007 | Opinion
While it is common for countries and states to have their official birds and flowers, we Jews have our official attitude: chutzpah. Chutzpah is a Yiddish word meaning “extreme self confidence.” Whether it is the chutzpah of Abraham arguing with God to...
by James L. Evans | Dec 5, 2007 | Opinion
Nearly every week someone complains that my column is not about “faith matters.” The accusation is that I write more about politics than faith and should therefore call the column “political matters.” I readily admit that many of my columns...
by Robert Parham | Dec 5, 2007 | Opinion
Republican presidential candidate and Southern Baptist preacher Mike Huckabee needs to speak at the New Baptist Covenant Celebration on Wednesday night, Jan. 30, 2008, in Atlanta. He needs the support of goodwill Baptists–Baptists of goodwill need his support....
by John D. Pierce | Dec 4, 2007 | Opinion
This week, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will seek to allay fears that his Mormon faith is a negative attribute. I assume he will do well.However, I saw several news reports leading to his address that included unsolicited advice for the former...
by Robert Parham | Dec 4, 2007 | Opinion
Religion is neither a qualifier nor a disqualifier for public office, unless you are a Mormon, one of your opponents is a Southern Baptist and you are both running for the presidential nomination of your party. When former governor Jimmy Carter was in tight race with...
by Sam Davidson | Dec 4, 2007 | Opinion
In many churches, food is as commonplace as pews, choir robes and altar calls. In fact, potluck is as much a part of the Christian vernacular as prayer, peace and pastor. Therefore, the call to eat for the benefit of others is an important one in the life of a...
