by Greg Mobley | Jun 11, 2013 | Opinion
The prophetic performances of the classical Hebrew prophets have been collected in a series of scrolls. Written texts were simply the Iron Age’s version of a recording device. All manner of oral performances – stories, priestly teachings, songs, prayers,...
by Ellis Orozco | Jun 10, 2013 | Opinion
Like most people, I have several titles associated with my life. When being introduced in a formal setting, I am called “doctor.” When visiting the hospital, I am often called “reverend.” At church, most call me “pastor.” My wife,...
by Molly T. Marshall | Jun 10, 2013 | Opinion
The showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal is one of the riveting scenes in the Hebrew Scriptures. When King Ahab assembled the Israelites, the forthright prophet offered a stark choice: “If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow...
by Robert Parham | Jun 10, 2013 | Opinion
A Tennessee congressman cited the Bible to justify cutting food stamps for the poor while he has accepted millions of dollars in farm subsidies from the federal government. According to press reports and C-Span video, here’s what happened. When the agriculture...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jun 8, 2013 | Opinion
Folks who follow politics in North Carolina are aware that things are changing fast, and not in a good way for less affluent Tarheels. Last fall’s elections gave Republicans control of both houses with a veto-proof majority — not that it’s needed,...
by Jerry Young | Jun 7, 2013 | Opinion
Graduation week at The John Leland Center for Theological Studies is an occasion that puts me in a reflective mood. In 1970, it was me, and the world was changing. Rapidly. But since the church in general and Baptists in particular tend to lag at least several decades...
