by John D. Pierce | Jun 16, 2016 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce The 2016 Southern Baptist Convention is formally opposed to racism. Good for them. Is late better than never? Sure. But as comedians, musicians and baseball hitters tell us: timing is very important. Southern Baptist leadership would be taken more...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jun 16, 2016 | Opinion
Long drives are not necessarily conducive to a good vacation, unless the drive is the point, in which case it can be amazing. Susan and I set out last week to spend several days driving the length of the Blue Ridge Parkway from where it begins (or ends, at milepost...
by Rick Love | Jun 16, 2016 | Opinion
What pops into the mind of the average American if you ask him or her about Muslims? Is it something like this? “Muslims are terrorists.” “I fear Muslims. They want to take over our country.” “I am very suspicious of all Muslims.”...
by Bill Ross | Jun 15, 2016 | Opinion
“The deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.” These words bring fear, hate, exclusion, injustice, hurt, shock and pain. The victims have been stereotyped, lumped into a reason for such a massacre. The shooter has been stereotyped as well, and, for some,...
by Kathryn Freeman | Jun 15, 2016 | Opinion
I have read several stories recently about violence against girls and women with increasing alarm. Just a snapshot of the headlines: Teenager Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing A Girl Who Said No to Prom Father of former Stanford swimmer refers to sexual assault as...
by Martin Brooks | Jun 15, 2016 | Opinion
The “Rust Belt” is a phrase that brings to mind abandoned buildings, crumbling infrastructures, demoralized and unemployed people. Those that remain complain about the declining quality of life, police protection and the schools their children attend. What...
