by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 20, 2017 | Opinion
When the United States instituted a draft lottery during the Vietnam War, my draft number was 19 – which meant I was sure to be drafted if I had not been in college at the time. As it turned out, America’s involvement came to an end just before I graduated in 1973. I...
by Kathryn Freeman | Jul 20, 2017 | Opinion
The prophet Micah proclaims that the Lord requires his servants to act justly and to love mercy and walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8). The Hebrew word for justice, “misphat,” used in Micah 6:8 appears more than 200 times in Scripture. This reminds us that...
by EthicsDaily.com Staff | Jul 20, 2017 | News, Opinion
The number of U.S. Protestants who self-identify with a particular denomination has declined steadily over the past 16 years, according to a Gallup analysis published on July 18. Fifty percent of respondents identified with a specific denomination in 2000, compared to...
by Danny Chisholm | Jul 19, 2017 | Opinion
There are more payday and title loan stores in Missouri than Starbucks, Wal-Marts and McDonalds combined. I’ve heard this statement more times than I can recall. It has been a wake-up call for me in terms of understanding the gravity of the predatory loan...
by Vinoth Ramachandra | Jul 19, 2017 | Opinion
While hate crimes committed by and against Muslims in Europe receive increasing attention in the global media, the rise of Hindu vigilantism in India receives scant coverage. Yet, the loss of life and the levels of terror under which Muslim and other religious...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 18, 2017 | Opinion
Laos is home to much that is beautiful and much that is quaint, but my favorite thing about visiting new countries is seeing how people live. Local guides insist that visitors see things that are unusual or impressive, but the best part is often getting there. We...
