by Starlette Thomas | Jul 17, 2018 | Opinion
The construct of race continues to be a primary means by which we categorize and judge people. As I observed yesterday, on the altar of race is sacrificed our real selves, our inherent relationships with each other and our natural connection to God. We deny ourselves...
by Starlette Thomas | Jul 16, 2018 | Opinion
Post-racial. The word causes angst and anxiety. “Race is not behind us,” some say, because we continue to judge persons based on their external appearance. But – not only that. Based on physical characteristics and traits, we have created a system of rewards and...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 14, 2018 | Opinion
The Baptist World Alliance held its Annual Gathering in Zurich this year, providing an ideal opportunity to explore that old city between meetings — and to enjoy some vacation time in Interlaken the following week. Here are a few things I learned. The Swiss are...
by Nora Lozano | Jul 13, 2018 | Opinion
The English version is available here. Mucha gente en los Estados Unidos podría preguntarse, si el migrar es tan difícil, incierto y peligroso, por qué muchas personas lo hacen. Los motivos de la migración a menudo se clasifican como “empujar” o “jalar”. La economía,...
by Nora Lozano | Jul 13, 2018 | Opinion
La versión en español está disponible aquí. Many people in the U.S. might wonder why, if it is so difficult, uncertain and dangerous to migrate, so many do so. Motives for migration are often classified as either “push” or “pull.” Economics, which I discussed in part...
by Leroy Seat | Jul 13, 2018 | Opinion
In May 1957, I graduated from Southwest Baptist College (now University) when it was still a junior college. That fall I transferred to William Jewell College. One of my courses that first semester was Philosophy of Religion; the textbook was the newly published...
