by Dwight A. Moody | Mar 29, 2002 | Opinion
The street preacher is back at school today. He gathers a crowd at the center of things. He clutches his Bible and shakes his fist and declares that every sinner is bound for hell. “Have you been fornicating?” he asks students on their way to class....
by Cliff Vaughn | Mar 28, 2002 | Opinion
Like other “baseball movies”—”The Natural,” “Eight Men Out,” “Field of Dreams”—”The Rookie” is only superficially about America’s game. It’s really about dreams, second chances, family and faith....
by Cliff Vaughn | Mar 27, 2002 | Opinion
What’s the coolest action figure since G.I. Joe? The Jesus Action Figure, according to online retailer Archie McPhee. The Jesus Action Figure, according to online retailer Archie McPhee (www.mcphee.com). “Each hard plastic Jesus Action Figure stands...
by James Browning | Mar 26, 2002 | Opinion
The “Heaven’s Gate” UFO cult horrified the world on March 27, 1997, when 39 members committed suicide. The shockwaves stirred memories of earlier incidents such as the 1993 Branch Davidian debacle in Waco and the 1978 “revolutionary...
by Mike Parnell | Mar 26, 2002 | Opinion
“Contact” (1997) examines the intersection of faith and science. It tells a great story and allows for meaningful interaction between characters without being too preachy. “Ellie, still waiting for E.T. to call?” David Drumlin...
by Doug Weaver | Mar 26, 2002 | Opinion
When the seminary professor opened class with prayer requests, a student raised his hand and said, “Please remember me this weekend because I am going to be with some Catholics. I pray that they will get saved.” My reaction from across the room?...
