by James L. Evans | May 17, 2007 | Opinion
A new book by a Baptist minister is sure to stir debate among Christians of every stripe. According to Oliver “Buzz” Thomas, author of the book, there are “10 things your minister wants to tell you, but can’t because he needs his job.” By...
by Robert Parham | May 15, 2007 | Opinion
Rich Christians must take proactive initiatives against possible displacement of 1 billion people in coming decades resulting from climate change. “We estimate that, unless strong preventive action is taken, between now and 2050 climate change will push the...
by Robert Parham | May 11, 2007 | Opinion
Is it time for the Republican Party to pay its debt to the Southern Baptist Convention by nominating one of the SBC’s own to lead the party’s presidential ticket in 2008? Southern Baptist preachers have done a lot of heavy lifting for the Republican Party....
by Mike Parnell | May 11, 2007 | Opinion
Movie franchises ebb and flow. Thinking about the “Star Wars” series, most people believe “The Empire Strikes Back” is the best movie of the lot, and the quality went downhill from there. “Spider-Man 3” follows this trend....
by Robert Parham | May 10, 2007 | Opinion
Mother’s Day has become a sub-Christian church observance marked by sentimentality and commercialism, devoid of its original purpose and foreign to the biblical witness. Let’s take back Mother’s Day this year from Hallmark, the florists and the candy...
by James L. Evans | May 10, 2007 | Opinion
There is a wonderful scene in the movie “Bull Durham” in which a seasoned catcher is trying to mature an impetuous though talented young pitcher. The catcher says, “You’ve got to play this game with fear and arrogance.” Trying to...
