Rediscover the Gospels

The Gospels are pivotal in helping us understand the fullness of the love of God. If you have not read the Gospels lately, you might be missing what life is all about. Whereas the Old Testament has the Law Books (or Pentateuch), the Historical Writings, the Wisdom...

Mary Daly: Contemporary Feminism’s First Prophet

Even though Mary Daly has moved beyond the traditions and language of Christianity—she calls herself “postChristian”—her work continues to inform Christian theologians. The preacher was Mary Daly, a tenured professor of philosophy and theology at nearby...

“The Pianist”

Cinema has found many ways to approach the Holocaust. The masterpiece “Schindler’s List” tells the true story of how one man, in the face of the worst possible horror, made a difference and saved over a thousand lives. The deeply moving, and...

“Adaptation”

Anyone who saw 1999’s “Being John Malkovich” knows that when screenwriter Charlie Kaufman and director Spike Jonze collaborate, the end product is both profound and strange. “Adaptation,” their second achievement together, is a little...

“Chicago”

It has been reported that the visually stunning “Moulin Rouge” revived the movie musical last year. If that is true, then “Chicago” (the film based on the Bob Fosse stage musical) is continuing to stoke the fire started by “Moulin...

Keep Baptist Calendar Free From ‘Phil’

Before we make a mistake, we need to evaluate the evidence. And here is the bottom line: Punxsutawney Phil is not a good Baptist. I know that to be considered important, you have to be observed on the denominational calendar. We know Lottie Moon, we know Annie...