by James L. Evans | Aug 3, 2005 | Opinion
There is hypocrisy and then there is hypocrisy–and then there is this. Two conservative Christian groups are warning the U.S. Senate that Supreme Court Justice nominee John Roberts should not be subjected to any sort of religious litmus test. Rev. Patrick J....
by Robert Parham | Aug 3, 2005 | Opinion
Before Grapevine disappears in the rearview mirror for supporters of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, I want to sound two notes as we move toward next year. First is a note of commitment. I will be in Atlanta for the 2006 CBF General Assembly, if for no other...
by Michael Helms | Aug 2, 2005 | Opinion
Even after the terrible bombings that have left the city of London on edge, more than 10,000 undeterred Baptists from around the world gathered in Birmingham, England, last week for the centennial celebration of the Baptist World Congress. Even if you are Baptist, you...
by Robert Parham | Aug 1, 2005 | Opinion
Sen. Frist took a needed step forward for medical research when he announced Friday his support for expanded federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, using frozen embryos left over at fertility clinics that would otherwise be discarded. His speech lacked the...
by James L. Evans | Aug 1, 2005 | Opinion
Pat Robertson, founder and host of the “700 Club,” demonstrated this past week just how far right wing Christianity has drifted from the teachings of Jesus. During a recent telecast, Robertson said that he believes the United States should assassinate Hugo...
by Robert Parham | Jul 29, 2005 | Opinion
Bush led the world to war on the wings of a falsehood. He and his administration asserted mistakenly that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction and was close to having nuclear weapons. Their specious claims resulted in a misguided rush to military adventurism that has...
