by Drew Smith | Jun 20, 2013 | Opinion
As the U.S. Senate begins its debate over immigration reform – a debate that will prove to be complicated as well as fierce – how should Christians respond to this debate? Perhaps the most beloved story in the Gospels and, indeed, maybe the favorite story for many...
by Leroy Seat | Jun 20, 2013 | Opinion
You all have probably heard the term “killing fields” used to describe the horrendous atrocities committed in Cambodia in the 1970s. And maybe most of you have seen the heart-rending movie released in 1984 with that title. “The Killing Fields”...
by Cindy Ring Ruble | Jun 20, 2013 | Opinion
In the last month, I have handled seven human trafficking cases and consulted on one migrant worker rape case. It has been a heavy load, both in terms of the intensity of the workload and the depth of emotion in the life stories I have heard. I have advocated for...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jun 19, 2013 | Opinion
Most days we go about our business with little thought beyond getting through our to-do list, but every now and then, mortality stands up and demands to be heard. We don’t like it’s harsh voice or blunt words, but we can’t avoid listening. On...
by Martin Marty | Jun 19, 2013 | Opinion
“Every living and healthy religion has a marked idiosyncrasy” wrote philosopher George Santayana, and its power comes from the “special and surprising message and the bias which that revelation gives to life.” He preferred to see religions...
by James Brown | Jun 19, 2013 | Opinion
Imagine waking up one day. You feel a bit ill and look at the clock, but it’s not working. You press the light switch. Nothing happens. The toilet smells a bit. When you go to wash your hands, no water comes out of the taps. You dress and go to catch the bus to...
