by John D. Pierce | Jun 9, 2017 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce For many Americans there is a constant need for clarification of religious persecution and liberty. Here is such an opportunity. More than 20 persons attending a Baptist worship service May 28 in Taraz, Kazakhstan, were taken to a police station...
by Molly T. Marshall | Jun 9, 2017 | Opinion
I attended church last weekend (Pentecost Sunday) with a dear friend, and she inquired about how widespread the practice of following the Christian calendar is among Baptists. Well, as you know, there are quite a few varieties of Baptist; however, I do think it is...
by Robert Guffey | Jun 9, 2017 | Opinion
The Bible says, “Perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18), but there seems to be plenty of which to be afraid these days. Taking appropriate steps to be safe is common sense. Letting fear rule our behavior to the point of seeing all strangers as...
by Marilyn Turner-Triplett | Jun 8, 2017 | Opinion
Beyond beginning with the letter B, what do bricks, blueberries, bangles, beets, beans, bananas, beef, broccoli, brassware and bamboo have in common? Their tragic commonality is that they are among the numerous goods produced by worldwide child labor. Despite being in...
by Martin Accad | Jun 8, 2017 | Opinion
The practice of “taqiyya” (dissimulation or concealment) has been redefined as a religious obligation for Muslims to lie to non-Muslims in order to serve the expansionist agenda of their religious community. This is a false understanding that has gained...
by Ircel Harrison | Jun 8, 2017 | Opinion
“Wonder Woman” is the real deal. With the relatively unknown Gal Gadot in the title role, and Patty Jenkins as director, DC Comics has finally produced a superhero movie with both action and heart. If you are expecting a feminist polemic, you will be...
