by Nick Foster | Nov 10, 2006 | Opinion
Like anyone else moving from one job to another, I have been telling my friends about the new work I am undertaking as the executive director of The Alabama Poverty Project. “Oh, yeah?” they ask, “What does The Alabama Poverty Project do?”...
by Pam Durso | Nov 9, 2006 | Opinion
LEARNING FROM BAPTIST HISTORY Editor’s note: As part of an emphasis leading up to Baptists’ 400th anniversary in 2009, EthicsDaily.com is running a series of columns by staff of the Baptist History and Heritage Society about lessons from Baptist history...
by Robert Parham | Nov 9, 2006 | Opinion
Tennessee Democratic senatorial candidate Harold Ford gave perhaps the most spiritually insightful remarks of any political candidate on the night of the mid-term elections. In contrast, surrounded by wealthy, all-white Republicans, victor Bob Corker neither addressed...
by Robert Parham | Nov 8, 2006 | Opinion
Democrats closed some of the so-called “God gap” with Republicans in Tuesday’s mid-term elections. They did so with candidates who claimed Jesus, quoted the Bible and talked about lessons learned in church, sounding sometimes more like preachers than...
by Cliff Vaughn | Nov 7, 2006 | Opinion
Hollywood has issued the 11th commandment: Thou shalt laugh. That’s also the title of a DVD, released today, featuring seven comedians—all Christians—delivering some of their best stuff. “Thou Shalt Laugh,” hosted by Emmy-winning actress Patricia...
by Brian Kaylor | Nov 6, 2006 | Opinion
Across the nation embryonic stem cell research garners media attention and political discussion. Numerous religious leaders have jumped into the debate. In <Missouri the issue remains especially contentious leading up to the Nov. 7 election over a proposed state...
