by Zach Dawes Jr | Apr 15, 2013 | Opinion
In Genesis, there are two poetic creation accounts (Genesis 1:1-2:3 and Genesis 2:4-25), both of which assert that humanity was formed in the image of God and given responsibility for creation. Humanity enjoyed unhindered fellowship with God and lived in harmony with...
by Rupen Das | Apr 15, 2013 | Opinion
The 2-year-old conflict in Syria is now being played out in three different but interconnected arenas. 1. There is the military conflict, which at the moment, from all indications, is deadlocked. 2. There is the media battle, which the opposition seems to be winning...
by Robert Parham | Apr 15, 2013 | Opinion
Think theologically on Tax Day, not financially, not economically, not politically. Not easy to do, granted. Thinking theologically about taxation is a stretch for many of us. Most houses of faith, most seminaries, most religious organizations are well-practiced at...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Apr 14, 2013 | Opinion
The Baptist State Convention of North Carolina has announced a major reorganization and downsizing — with the biggest cuts coming through the virtual elimination of campus ministry, where 10 people will lose their jobs. According to an article posted by the...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Apr 12, 2013 | Opinion
Not to make light of heart attacks. But I thought I might have one when I opened a letter from a certain government agency telling me that I owed $27,180 in taxes, penalties, and interest for the 2011 tax year. A heart attack seemed an appropriate way to respond....
by Michael Helms | Apr 12, 2013 | Opinion
A pastor friend of mine recently died after living to age 85. He pastored the same church for nearly 30 years. Well, there was that two-week stint that he pastored another church in Florida. Yes, two weeks. This large-steeple church lured this pastor to their college...
