by Colin Harris | Aug 16, 2017 | Opinion
The beginning of the traditional school year brings a wide range of dynamics to the rhythm of life in our society. For some, it is a significant threshold to a new stage of family life, where preschool childhood begins to move out to new discoveries and new horizons...
by Gordon King | Aug 16, 2017 | Opinion
The utilitarian approach to ethics is important for its commitment to equality. There are no special interest people or groups. The happiness of each person is measured in an equivalent manner. This characteristic appears commendable in giving voice to the voiceless...
by Molly T. Marshall | Aug 15, 2017 | Opinion
Violence erupted in a staid university town this weekend, and the symbolism of the white supremacists was startling. A Nazi swastika alongside the Confederate “stars and bars” was a mash-up, to be sure, and the U.S. flag was thrown in for good measure, as...
by Ferrell Foster | Aug 15, 2017 | Opinion
A picture in the news this weekend showed three white men holding black shields and black flags. It occurred to me that, though younger, they looked like me. Without their foolish garb, we could be mistaken as being very much alike. If I could hear them talk, we might...
by Kathleen Hardage | Aug 14, 2017 | Opinion
Soon, many Americans will experience one of the biggest events of the year – the first day of school. Think of the shopping, the preparation, the anticipation: A new school year is significant! Your church or small group can find many ways to minister to the...
by Gordon King | Aug 14, 2017 | Opinion
What action will result in the greatest happiness for the largest number of people? This is the critical question utilitarian ethics uses to address moral dilemmas. Based on this defining question, we can make several initial observations: 1. Attention is focused on...
