by Mike Parnell | Jun 20, 2002 | Opinion
Scooby Doo? Scooby don’t. If you’re between 30 and 40, you know about “Scooby Doo.” The cartoon began running in 1969 and has not stopped. “Scooby Doo” is about four friends: Fred, the dashing one with lots of ego; Daphne, the...
by Bill Coates | Jun 20, 2002 | Opinion
My life as a Baptist is a positive one. I am pastor of a congregation that is loving, accepting and desirous of presenting the gospel as good news. Unfortunately, not all Baptists experience such a positive and loving environment. Because I belong to this wonderful,...
by Roger Thomas | Jun 20, 2002 | Opinion
Many have been willing to die for their beliefs. From the patriots who forged our nation to modern advocates of change and revolution—like Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi—many have stood tall and sacrificed all for the greater good. Since Sept. 11, our nation has...
by Ben Leslie | Jun 19, 2002 | Opinion
Is social justice an appropriate theme for Christian worship, hymns and songs? If the Bible is our guide, then the answer can only be yes. A brief sampling of Scripture’s own hymnal, the book of Psalms, easily makes the case. Defend the cause of the weak and...
by Johnny Lewis | Jun 19, 2002 | Opinion
Most culture-monitoring books and magazines begin with the understanding that the author’s responsibility is to label and separate wholesome movies and television programs from their wicked counterparts. This labeling is often based solely on the amount of...
by Doug Weaver | Jun 19, 2002 | Opinion
“We are almost like the Baptists.” Mennonite Brethren often use this comment when describing themselves to people who are not familiar with Mennonites. Is it a good comparison? When most people think of Mennonites, they think of a “peace...
