by Colin Harris | Sep 10, 2015 | Opinion
We don’t hear much about the “unpardonable sin” anymore, and that is probably a good thing. Its presence in Christian tradition has been a cause of unhealthy anxiety. It has even driven some to the brink of despair and beyond for fear of having...
by Robert Parham | Sep 10, 2015 | Opinion
If some American universities get their way, “ze” and “xyr” will replace the gender pronouns “he” and “she” in the English language. The University of Tennessee’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion published a...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 9, 2015 | Opinion
By John Pierce Images of Lula Lake and its cascading falls — atop Lookout Mountain where Georgia nears Tennessee — were popular during the postcard era. You can find them on eBay with dates like 1902, 1910 and 1924. Scenic views, cool water and mountain air made for a...
by David Fitch | Sep 9, 2015 | Opinion
There are times when Christians feel forced to join in with a “cause” in the world. Most often we are presented with a claim for justice in this “cause.” We are told that to be silent amid this injustice is to already make a choice to join in...
by Roger Olson | Sep 9, 2015 | Opinion
One of my favorite theologians is the late Emil Brunner, Karl Barth’s nemesis and counterpart in the dialectical theology movement in Switzerland in the 1920s through the 1950s. I say “nemesis” because they had a very famous and unfortunate, lengthy...
by Jerrod Hugenot | Sep 8, 2015 | Opinion
Mark 7:24-37 where Jesus is challenged by the Syrophoenician woman to provide healing is among the more challenging texts for congregations and preachers. Deeply troubling for centuries of interpreters is Jesus’ negative initial response. The woman’s...
